comparison · Privacy wallets
BlueWallet vs Edge
Both are listed in Privacy wallets. The table below pulls directly from each service’s data sheet; see each entry for sourcing.
| Field | BlueWallet | Edge |
|---|---|---|
| KYC | no KYC | no KYC |
| Category | Privacy wallets | Privacy wallets |
| Jurisdiction | independent open source (BlueWallet Services SRL) | United States (operator-disclosed) |
| Payment methods | crypto, lightning | crypto, card (via partners) |
| Fiat on-ramp | yes | yes |
| Custodial | no | no |
| Open source | yes | yes |
| Founded | 2018 | 2014 |
| Last verified | May 12, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
BlueWallet — summary
BlueWallet is the long-running mobile Bitcoin wallet with both on-chain and Lightning support.
- + Mobile-first Bitcoin and Lightning self-custody.
- + Supports own-node connections (Electrum servers, LNDhub).
- + Multisig and watch-only wallet support.
- − LNDhub mode is custodial — only the on-chain and own-node Lightning modes are self-custody.
- − Integrated buy/sell uses third-party providers with their own KYC.
Edge — summary
Edge is one of the older self-custody multi-coin mobile wallets and uses a client-side-encrypted "account" model that is unusual for non-custodial wallets.
- + Long-running multi-coin mobile wallet with self-custody and open-source code.
- + Account model uses client-side encryption keyed to username/password; no server-side custody.
- − Operator is U.S.-based.
- − Account model uses a username — the wallet servers know your username and IP, even if not the keys.
- − Integrated swap/buy flows expose you to partner KYC.
When to choose which
Treat this section as heuristic. Privacy properties depend on how you use the service, not just which one you pick.
- Choose BlueWallet if mobile-first bitcoin and lightning self-custody..
- Choose Edge if long-running multi-coin mobile wallet with self-custody and open-source code..
- Either way, re-check the entry’s last verified date — the Privacy wallets category churns.
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