Benefits and Features

Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC) makes it easy for developers to integrate Bitcoin wallets into their applications. With a simple, standardized protocol, NWC enables apps to interact with users' wallets in real-time—without requiring manual steps like QR code scanning or switching apps.

Whether you're building a mobile app, desktop software, CLI tool, or backend service, NWC gives you the flexibility and power to handle bitcoin payments seamlessly.

Benefits for app developers

• Easy and Quick Implementation Integrate in minutes with a clean, well-documented API. Focus on building features, not infrastructure.

• Free and Open NWC is open-source and free to use—no licensing fees, vendor lock-in, or hidden costs.

• Zero Custody Eliminate the need to custody user funds. Let wallets handle the money, while your app simply orchestrates actions securely.

• Flexible Use NWC for a full wallet experience or just for specific features like sending or receiving payments. It's modular by design.

• Interoperable Connect to any NWC-compatible bitcoin wallet. One protocol, multiple wallets—no custom integrations needed.

• Platform-Independent Works across environments: mobile apps, web backends, CLI tools, desktop apps—NWC adapts to your stack.

• Persistent Connection Once the connection is setup, as long as the user's wallet is online your app can communicate with it without requiring user input.

Benefits for users

• Convenient In-App Payments Initiate payments programmatically—no QR codes, no switching apps, no manual confirmation required from the user.

• Faster Onboarding Users with NWC-enabled wallets can connect instantly—no signups, KYC, or setup steps. If their wallet is funded, they’re ready to go.

• Single Wallet Users have a single wallet across multiple apps - no need to "top up" inside each individual application.

Features

• Send Payments Initiate single payments, batch transactions, or even automate recurring payments with minimal code.

• Receive Payments Display payment requests and receive funds in real time. Great for tipping, in-app purchases, or donations.

• Wallet Balance Query and display the current balance of a connected wallet within your app.

• Payment History List incoming and outgoing payments for transparency and tracking.

• Payment Verification Check the status of payments—pending, completed, or failed—programmatically.