BitBanana: Bitcoin & Lightning

BitBanana: Bitcoin & Lightning

Overview

• BitBanana is a native Android application designed to grant node operators seamless remote management over their Bitcoin and Lightning Network nodes.

• Operating as an advanced digital remote control, BitBanana allows you to interact with your home node wherever you go while maintaining total sovereignty over your funds.

• The app combines a clean user experience with educational prompts, making complex node management accessible to users of all experience levels.

Node Operations and Analytics

• Multi-Node Control: Connect to and switch between multiple Lightning nodes from a single dashboard.

• Channel Management: Easily open, close, and monitor the liquidity and health of your payment channels.

• Routing Summaries: Access detailed metrics regarding forwarded payments, network activity, and earned routing fees.

• Educational Interface: Receive clear guidance and tooltips explaining various technical node operations.

Payments and Usability

• Unified Transactions: Seamlessly send and receive both standard on-chain Bitcoin transactions and instant Lightning payments.

• Contact Directory: Save and organize frequent payment addresses for convenient access.

• NFC Support: Perform fast, contactless payments utilizing built-in device capabilities.

Privacy and Security

• Absolute Self-Custody: Operates strictly as a management client, ensuring you retain full, exclusive control of your private keys and funds.

• Built-In Tor Support: Route your connection through Tor for anonymous, secure remote access to your home server.

• Sign and Verify: Cryptographically sign and verify messages using your node's keys directly within the app.

• Fully Open-Source: Complete transparency with publicly available code for maximum security and community auditing.

Access the source code and documentation at: https://github.com/michaelWuensch/BitBanana

FAQ

Q: Is BitBanana a custodial wallet, or do I retain full control of my funds?

A: BitBanana operates strictly as a management client, meaning it is entirely non-custodial. The app never holds your private keys; instead, your keys and funds stay securely on your home node, granting you exclusive ownership and full self-custody.

Q: Can I manage more than one node using BitBanana?

A: Yes, BitBanana natively supports multi-node control. You can easily connect to and switch between multiple Lightning nodes directly from a single app dashboard, making it simple to manage different setups on the fly.

Q: How does BitBanana protect my network privacy when connecting remotely?

A: BitBanana features built-in Tor support, allowing your phone to route all remote management traffic anonymously through the Tor network. This ensures your connection back to your home node stays private and encrypted without exposing your IP address to third parties.

Version History

v1.0.2——27 Aug 2026

Manage your Bitcoin and Lightning nodes securely on Android with BitBanana. Enjoy self-custody, multi-node control, Tor support & more. Download the latest version of BitBanana: Bitcoin & Lightning to enjoy new features and updates immediately!

*1.0.2

Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!

*1.0.1

Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!

*1.0.0

Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!