Casa Launches Lightning Node Mobile App for Bitcoin Newbies

Casa's new mobile app makes it easier to manage your lightning node on the go.

In addition to being able to manage a user's lightning node from the mobile app, Casa CEO Jeremy Welch said the startup will soon roll out a rewards program for earning small amounts of bitcoin through the app.

The goal is to help crypto newbies graduate from earning their first bitcoin all the way to managing a lightning node with just one mobile app.

"Features are focused on increasing adoption of bitcoin and lightning nodes," Welch told CoinDesk in an exclusive interview.

"You will be able to earn bitcoin if you don't have a Casa node, but you will be able to earn bitcoin faster if you have a node."

Stepping back, the bitcoin security startup has launched several products since last September, including protective faraday bags and the Casa lightning node device.

Those customers will have first access to the new app this week, with public access via the app store rolling out later this month.

"It's a lightweight app, but allows you to experience the full gamut - from earning your first sats to operating a full node from your phone," Welch said.

Casa already has a multisig custody app for tech-savvy customers who want to protect significant amounts of bitcoin, called Keymaster.

"Our first announced SatsBack reward will be 20,000 satoshis just to get your Casa Node all connected up on Tor and connected to Sats App," Welch said.