Frequently asked questions

Question 1

What is ZEUS?

Accepted Answer

ZEUS is categorized as a software wallet and hot wallet made for Bitcoin and Lightning transactions. ZEUS is a self-custodial and open-source mobile app that makes it possible for users to control their own funds, connect to remote Lightning Network nodes (LND or Core Lightning), and manage channels.

Question 2

Is ZEUS safe & legit?

Accepted Answer

ZEUS is fully open source and non-custodial. ZEUS offers features like PIN/passphrase encryption, Tor support, privacy mode. ZEUS supports advanced security measures such as watchtower connectivity, encrypted account management, and self-managed Lightning addresses.

Question 3

Who created ZEUS?

Accepted Answer

ZEUS was developed by Atlas 21 Inc.

Question 4

Where is ZEUS's company based?

Accepted Answer

ZEUS is an open source project with no headquarters.

Question 5

How does ZEUS work?

Accepted Answer

ZEUS runs as a mobile application (iOS, Android, F-Droid) built with React Native and TypeScript. ZEUS connects to remote LND or Core Lightning nodes, supports on-chain and Lightning accounts, and makes it possible to mange channels, routing fees, swaps, and Lightning addresses. ZEUS supports NFC, LNURL, keysend, multi-path payments, Taproot, PoS integration, contacts, Tor, and more.

Question 6

When was ZEUS launched?

Accepted Answer

ZEUS was pre-released February 2019.

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