Simple by Design.
Secure by Default.
Now Supercharged
for Professionals.
A unified Bitcoin workstation for self-custody, Lightning, Liquid, and institutional-grade execution, built for precision, control, and performance.
Unified Execution
Send smarter across Bitcoin, Lightning, and Liquid with intelligent routing.
Institutional-Grade Security
Multisig vaults, hardware wallet orchestration, and policy-based controls.
Radical Transparency
Fully open-source, auditable, and engineered by Bitcoin protocol experts.
A complete Bitcoin operating environment
Every layer of the stack — engineered, integrated, and observable from a single workspace.
Multi-Layer Execution Engine
- Smart routing across BTC, Lightning & Liquid
- Fee + speed optimization
- One-click optimized transactions
Portfolio Intelligence
- Real-time PnL
- Cost basis tracking
- Exposure breakdown & risk analytics
Advanced Transaction Builder
- Coin control + labeling
- RBF / CPFP tools
- Fee simulation & sandbox
Lightning Command Center
- Channel health dashboard
- Liquidity insights
- Auto-rebalancing & fee optimization
Liquid Network Tools
- Asset issuance
- Atomic swaps
- Confidential transactions dashboard
Security Architecture
- Multisig vault builder
- Air-gapped signing
- Jade, Ledger & Trezor support
Automation Engine
- Scheduled transactions
- Auto treasury rules
- Smart fund routing
Network Intelligence
- Live mempool visualizer
- Fee heatmaps
- Confirmation prediction
Plugin Ecosystem
- Modular architecture
- Developer SDK
- Extend functionality
Institutional Mode
- Multi-user roles (RBAC)
- Approval workflows
- Audit logs & treasury dashboards
Run Your Own Node
- Bitcoin Core integration
- Electrum server support
- Verify your own history
Key Management
- BIP39 / BIP85 derivation
- Encrypted key vault
- Shamir backup support
Tor & Privacy
- Built-in Tor routing
- Coin-join coordination
- Address rotation policies
Developer Console
- RPC console & scripting
- PSBT inspection
- Miniscript playground
Performance Tuning
- Native GPU acceleration
- Low-latency sync
- Configurable resource caps
Compliance Toolkit
- Tax-ready CSV exports
- Proof-of-reserves
- Travel rule integrations
Trusted by industry leaders
Trusted by developers, institutions, and Bitcoin-native teams worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before installing Blockstream Desktop.
—Which operating systems are supported?
Blockstream Desktop is currently available for Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit). macOS and Linux builds are on the roadmap.
—Is Blockstream Desktop open source?
Yes. The full source code is published on GitHub under a permissive license, fully auditable by the community.
—Do I need to run a full Bitcoin node?
No. The app connects to verified public infrastructure by default, but you can point it to your own node, Electrum server, or Core instance at any time.
—Which hardware wallets are supported?
Blockstream Jade, Ledger, Trezor, Coldcard, and BitBox02 — with native multisig orchestration across vendors.
—Does it support Lightning and Liquid?
Yes. Lightning channel management and Liquid Network operations (asset issuance, swaps, confidential transactions) are built in.
—How are my keys stored?
Keys never leave your device. Signing happens locally or on your hardware wallet — Blockstream has zero access to your funds.
—Is there a fee to use the desktop app?
The application is free. You only pay standard on-chain network fees and any optional third-party service fees you choose to use.
—Can teams and institutions use it?
Yes. Institutional Mode includes RBAC, multi-user approval workflows, audit logs, and treasury dashboards.