The LNBits team today announced the official release of LNBits v1.0.0, a landmark update to its widely adopted open-source bitcoin and Lightning Network wallet management platform.
This release marks a significant leap forward in usability, security, and extensibility, cementing LNBits’ position as a critical infrastructure layer for bitcoin developers, enterprises, and enthusiasts.
Key Features:
1. Revolutionized User Interface & Experience 
- Vue3 Migration: A complete frontend overhaul delivers faster, more responsive interfaces with modern component architecture.
- Dynamic Wallet Customization: Users can now personalize wallet colors, icons, and themes, including bitcoin-centric designs.
- Enhanced Payment Dialogs: Streamlined invoice creation, QR code handling, and real-time payment tracking via Websockets.
- Admin Dashboard Upgrades: New server status monitoring, detailed CSV exports, and granular payment filtering for enterprise use cases.
2. Expanded Wallet & Node Support
- Breez SDK Integration: Native support for Breez non-custodial wallets, enabling seamless trampoline node payments.
- Boltz Client Funding: Added Boltz exchange integration for instant submarine swaps and liquidity management.
- Node Manager Tools: Direct channel fee adjustments and balance monitoring for LND, Core Lightning, and Phoenix nodes.
3. Security & Compliance Advancements
- Nostr Login: Decentralized authentication via Nostr protocols for enhanced privacy.
- Access Control Lists (ACLs): Enterprise-grade permission systems with token-based API security.
- Payment Auditing: Comprehensive tracking of invoice lifecycle events for regulatory compliance.
4. Developer Ecosystem Growth
- Python 3.13 Support: Future-proofed backend infrastructure with latest Python versions.
- Docker Optimization: Pre-configured images and simplified deployment scripts.
- Extension Marketplace: 40+ pre-built modules for instant POS integrations, gaming, and custodial services.
Community Momentum
The release includes code from new contributors, reflecting growing adoption. Notable additions:
- NFC payment support (utxosvaldo)
- AI-powered i18n translations (prusnak)
- Email notification systems (arcbtc)
Availability
LNBits v1.0.0 is available immediately via:
- GitHub: github.com/lnbits/lnbits
- Docker Hub: Pre-built containers for ARM/x86
- One-Click Install:
curl -s https://lnbits.com/install.sh | bash
About LNBits
LNBits is an open-source bitcoin wallet and accounts system designed for Lightning Network application development. Used by startups, exchanges, and developers in 80+ countries, it provides multi-user custody solutions, extensible APIs, and enterprise-grade financial controls.
