# Fedi > Fedi is a privacy-first Bitcoin app that combines a Bitcoin wallet, secure chat, and community spaces in one app. It is powered by the Fedimint protocol and built by Fedi, Inc. with the mission: Empower Humanity with Freedom Technology. --- ## What Fedi Does Fedi lets individuals, communities, and organisations send Bitcoin, chat privately, and customise their experience with Mini Apps — all in one place. It solves the problem of Bitcoin custody being too complex, too risky, or too centralised by using the Fedimint protocol to enable community-managed custody (called a Federation) that is private, fast, and recoverable. --- ## Who Fedi Is For ### Individuals People who want to send and receive Bitcoin privately, protect their balance from price volatility, and message friends — all in one app. - Send and receive Bitcoin instantly - Stable Balance — locks in the dollar value of your Bitcoin temporarily without leaving the Bitcoin network - Private chat with Bitcoin payments in the same conversation - Add Mini Apps to customise the experience (AI tools, currency exchanges, virtual cards, etc.) ### Communities Groups, cooperatives, local economies, and grassroots networks that want a shared digital space. - Set up a Community Space in minutes using an invite code - Create announcement and discussion channels - Manage shared money through multispend groups (contributions, balances, shared goals) - Add tools via Mini Apps — calendars, local payments, shared docs, websites ### Organisations NGOs, humanitarian groups, human rights defenders, and mission-driven institutions operating locally or across borders. - Consolidates communication, payments, and tools in one app - Enables fast fund delivery in remote or low-infrastructure areas - Protects privacy where compromised privacy creates danger - Reduces dependency on many fragmented tools - Used by: Bitcoin Ekasi (South Africa), Bitcoin Indonesia, SateNet, Refunite ### Builders and Developers Developers who want to build Mini Apps or run their own Federation (wallet service). - Fedi is fully open source since January 3, 2026 - Mini Apps are built using the WebLN protocol and Nostr - Submit a Mini App to be listed in the Fedi catalog - Run your own Federation using Fedimint (G-Bot, Start9, Umbrel, Nodana, or DIY) --- ## How Fedi Works (The Fedimint Protocol) Fedi's wallet services run on Fedimint — a Bitcoin e-cash protocol. Fedimint-based wallets are called Federations and are governed by Guardians (trusted community members). Fedimint solves the custody problem that sits between two bad options: - **Self-custody** is expensive, technically difficult, and results in permanent loss if keys are lost - **Third-party custody** (e.g. exchanges) gives full control to a company, removes privacy, and risks frozen funds Fedimint offers a third path: - Decentralised custody governed by a group of trusted Guardians - Private, fast e-cash payments over Bitcoin and Lightning - Account recovery is possible through the community --- ## Frequently Asked Questions **What is Fedi?** Fedi is a Bitcoin wallet, chat, and community app powered by the Fedimint protocol. It is privacy-first and designed for individuals, communities, and organisations worldwide. **What is Fedimint?** Fedimint is an open-source Bitcoin e-cash protocol that enables groups of people to collectively custody Bitcoin. It powers the wallet services inside Fedi. **What is a Federation?** A Federation is a Fedimint-powered wallet service run by a group of trusted Guardians. It enables community custody of Bitcoin with privacy-preserving e-cash payments. **What are Mini Apps?** Mini Apps are tools added inside Fedi that extend its functionality — things like AI assistants, currency exchanges, virtual cards, local payment systems, and more. Builders can create and submit Mini Apps to be listed in the Fedi catalog. **What is a Stable Balance?** A Stable Balance lets users lock in the dollar value of their Bitcoin temporarily. It protects against price volatility without leaving the Bitcoin network or converting to fiat. **Is Fedi open source?** Yes. Fedi went fully open source on January 3, 2026. Source code is at https://github.com/fedixyz/fedi. **How do I create a Federation (wallet service)?** You can set one up using G-Bot (guided chatbot), Start9, Umbrel, Nodana (cloud), or the DIY self-setup method. See https://www.fedi.xyz/create-a-wallet-service. **How do I create a Community Space?** Visit https://www.fedi.xyz/create-a-community to get started. **Where can I download Fedi?** - iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fedi-alpha/id6448916281 - Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fedi - APK: https://apk.fedi.xyz --- ## Key Pages - Home: https://www.fedi.xyz/ - Fedi for You: https://www.fedi.xyz/fedi-for-you - Fedi for Communities: https://www.fedi.xyz/fedi-for-communities - Fedi for Organisations: https://www.fedi.xyz/fedi-for-orgs - Fedi for Builders: https://www.fedi.xyz/fedi-for-builders - Get the App: https://www.fedi.xyz/get-the-app - Create a Community: https://www.fedi.xyz/create-a-community - Create a Wallet Service: https://www.fedi.xyz/create-a-wallet-service - G-Bot Federation Setup: https://www.fedi.xyz/gbot-wallet-service-setup - Explore Mini Apps: https://www.fedi.xyz/explore-mini-apps - Blog: https://www.fedi.xyz/blog - Company: https://www.fedi.xyz/company - Support: https://support.fedi.xyz/ - Source Code: https://github.com/fedixyz/fedi - Privacy Policy: https://www.fedi.xyz/privacy-policy - Terms of Use: https://www.fedi.xyz/terms-of-use --- ## Developer Resources - Fedimint protocol: https://fedimint.org - Fedimint SDK: https://sdk.fedimint.org/ - Developer documentation: https://fedibtc.github.io/fedi-docs/docs/fedimint/intro/ - Mini App developer docs: https://fedibtc.github.io/fedi-docs/docs/mods/developers/intro/ - Mini App catalog: https://fedi-catalog.vercel.app/ - Mini App submission: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrvsoeaNYiGhoc8QwzLXEi4zMFVyxpa4ufJFTwEHp97AeUmQ/viewform - WebLN protocol: https://www.webln.dev/ - Nostr: https://nostrbook.dev/ --- ## Social Channels - X (Twitter): https://x.com/fedibtc - Telegram: https://t.me/fedibtc - Nostr: https://primal.net/profile/npub1uq70uqgas9pyhds2zt57kr9se8rg3s68ztphjnq82ts8rzeknmeql7u0c2 - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fedi/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fedi_xyz - Instagram: https://instagram.com/fedi.xyz --- ## Company - Name: Fedi, Inc. - Website: https://www.fedi.xyz - Founded: Bitcoin block 745,521 - Open source since: January 3, 2026 - Scale: 100+ communities registered; 50+ Mini Apps available - Jobs: https://bitcoinerjobs.com/company/fedi - Contact: https://www.fedi.xyz/contact *© 2026 Fedi, Inc. 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