Bitcoin & Lightning Wallet for Web and Mobile
BuhoGO is an open-source wallet application that makes Bitcoin & Lightning payments accessible to everyone. Whether you prefer self-custody with Spark or want to connect your existing wallet via NWC or LNBits, BuhoGO provides a clean, intuitive interface for everyday Bitcoin transactions.
Spark Wallet (Self-Custodial)
- Generate a new wallet with 12-word seed phrase
- Full control over your Bitcoin with PIN-protected encryption
- Zero-fee instant transfers to other Spark users
- Standard Lightning Network payments with minimal fees
NWC Connected Wallet
- Connect any Nostr Wallet Connect compatible wallet
- Use your existing Lightning setup (LNBits, Alby, Primal, Buho etc.)
- Multiple NWC wallets supported simultaneously
- No seed phrase management required
| Feature | Spark | NWC |
|---|---|---|
| Pay Lightning Invoices | Yes | Yes |
| Pay Lightning Addresses | Yes | Yes |
| Pay LNURL Requests | Yes | Yes |
| Receive Lightning | Yes | Yes |
| Spark-to-Spark Transfers | Yes | No |
| Zero-Fee Transfers | Yes | No |
- QR Scanner: Scan invoices, addresses, and LNURL codes
- Address Book: Save contacts with Lightning or Spark addresses
- Transaction History: Complete record of all payments
- Multi-Wallet: Switch between wallets instantly
- Dark and Light Themes: Choose your preferred appearance
- Multi-Language: Available in multiple languages
- Real-Time Prices: Bitcoin price display in your currency
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/Buho-Ecosystem/Buho_go.git
cd Buho_go
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Start development server
npm run devThe app will be available at http://localhost:9000
npm run buildBuild output will be in the dist/spa directory.
For detailed step-by-step instructions, see the User Guide.
- Open the app and select "Create Wallet"
- Write down your 12-word seed phrase (this is your backup)
- Verify your backup by entering 3 random words
- Set a 6-digit PIN to protect your wallet
- Start sending and receiving Bitcoin
See Setting Up a Spark Wallet for detailed instructions.
- Open the app and select "Connect Wallet"
- Get your NWC connection string from your wallet provider
- Paste the string or scan the QR code
- Your wallet is now connected
See Connecting an NWC Wallet for detailed instructions.
BuhoGO accepts multiple payment formats:
- Lightning Invoice: Strings starting with
lnbc... - Lightning Address: Email-like format
name@domain.com - LNURL: Encoded payment requests starting with
lnurl... - Spark Address: Strings starting with
sp1...(Spark wallets only)
Simply scan a QR code or paste the payment destination and the app handles the rest.
For technical details on the encryption implementation, see the Developer Guide.
- Seed phrases are encrypted with AES-256-GCM
- PIN is required to unlock and view seed phrase
- Private keys never leave your device
- No server-side storage of sensitive data
- Connection strings stored locally only
- Each wallet operates independently
- Non-custodial architecture throughout
- Back up your Spark seed phrase securely offline
- Use a unique PIN you can remember
- Verify recipient addresses before sending
- Start with small amounts when testing
For detailed architecture documentation, see the Developer Guide.
| Component | Technology |
|---|---|
| Framework | Vue.js 3 |
| UI Library | Quasar Framework |
| State Management | Pinia |
| Build Tool | Vite |
| Lightning (Spark) | @buildonspark/spark-sdk |
| Lightning (NWC) | @getalby/sdk |
| Mobile | Capacitor (iOS/Android) |
src/
components/ # Reusable Vue components
pages/ # Application pages/routes
providers/ # Wallet provider implementations
stores/ # Pinia state stores
css/ # Global styles
i18n/ # Internationalization files
router/ # Vue Router configuration
- User Guide - Step-by-step instructions for using BuhoGO
- Use Cases - Real-world scenarios and examples
- Developer Guide - Technical documentation for contributors
Contributions are welcome. Please read the Developer Guide before contributing.
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch
- Make your changes following the Styling Guidelines
- Submit a pull request
MIT License - Use it, modify it, contribute back.
- Web App: go.mybuho.de
- GitHub: Buho-Ecosystem/Buho_go
- Google PlayStore: BuhoGO
- Docker Image: BuhoGO Docker
Built for the Bitcoin community by people who use Bitcoin every day.