A non-custodial Bitcoin savings wallet for emerging markets, designed to help users save, track, and understand their Bitcoin holdings easily.
Bitsave is a non‑custodial, Bitcoin‑only savings wallet designed for mobile users in emerging markets – starting with Nigeria. It focuses on one clear goal: helping users save Bitcoin easily, track their savings goals, and understand their financial progress through a simple, accessible interface.
Hackathon recognition – Second place in a Bitcoin‑only hackathon (2025). Hack4freedom Hackathon Organized by Evento.
- Simple saving interface – Save Bitcoin with just a few taps.
- Bitcoin conversion flow – See your balance in local currency (NGN, etc.) using real‑time exchange rates.
- Analytics dashboard – Track your savings growth over time.
- Non‑custodial – You control your private keys. We never have access to your funds.
- Mobile‑first – Optimized for lower‑end devices and slower networks.
- Accessibility ready – Built with WCAG 2.1 AA principles (in progress).
- Frontend: Complete (saving interface, conversion flow, analytics dashboard)
- Backend: In progress (transaction handling, conversion API, secure storage)
- Security review: Planned
- Accessibility audit: Planned
- Usability testing: Planned
- Frontend: [Flutter / React Native ]
- Backend: [Node.js / Python ]
- Storage: Local encrypted database (no cloud dependency)
- Bitcoin node: [Electrum server / Esplora ]
- Frontend: Flutter
- Backend: Firebase / Dart APIs
- Blockchain Layer: Bitcoin Lightning Network (Breez SDK) ( future implementation)
- AI Layer: LlamaIndex + Gemini API
- Communication Layer: Nostr Protocol
- Peer-to-peer community savings groups
- AI-based personalized investment tips
- Offline savings mode
- Amrah Uthman Sali — Mobile / Frontend Developer
- Karimta muhammad Hussaini — UI/UX Designer
- Abubakar Salihu - Backend Developer
This project is licensed under the MIT License.