Is Machankura custodial or self-custody?

Machankura is custodial — the provider holds the keys on your behalf, so you are trusting them with your bitcoin.

Does Machankura require KYC?

No — Machankura requires no identity verification to use.

Yes — Machankura supports Lightning natively.

Machankura is not fully open source (closed or only partially published).

Machankura runs on Feature phone (USSD).

Wallet directory

Best for: Sats without a smartphone or data plan

Lightning over USSD — send and receive sats on a feature phone, no internet required. Live across several African countries.

CustodyCustodial — the provider holds the keys

KYCNone — no ID required

LightningNative Lightning

Open sourceNo / partially

Runs onFeature phone (USSD)

Blink

Everyday Lightning payments where banking is the bottleneck

Strike

Buying + Lightning payments with fiat rails

Wallet of Satoshi

Absolute beginners and small amounts

Is Machankura custodial or self-custody?: Machankura is custodial — the provider holds the keys on your behalf, so you are trusting them with your bitcoin.
Does Machankura require KYC?: No — Machankura requires no identity verification to use.
Does Machankura support Lightning?: Yes — Machankura supports Lightning natively.
Is Machankura open source?: Machankura is not fully open source (closed or only partially published).
What platforms does Machankura run on?: Machankura runs on Feature phone (USSD).

Facts describe the core product and can change — always verify on the official site before moving significant sats. Got it set up? Find places that take Bitcoin near you or check your country's Bitcoin tax rules.