Sorted Wallet today announced that the Breez SDK has been integrated to enable bitcoin payment on feature phones as well as simple Android devices. The company is targeting a market of 300 million users, according to a release to Bitcoin Magazine.
“Sorted Wallet is on a mission to bring bitcoin to everyone, especially the 300 million people who use feature phones and simple Android devices,” Press release.
Sorted is now able to offer a non-custodial service. Lightning Users can make payments directly from their wallets, without having to operate a node themselves or rely on third parties. Breez SDK has been designed with minimal computational and storage needs. Both Bitcoin and USDT are supported by the SDK, which allows for users to keep control of their own private keys.
“Lightning changed the economics of bitcoin and added new uses, but running a client node locally was still too demanding for many feature phones,” Press release stating the statement “Sorted’s team considered building a custodial bitcoin app but realized that would introduce new, mainly regulatory, obstacles. Besides, you don’t empower people by taking possession of their money.”
Sorted started exploring simple device solutions after a conversation with the KaiOS team. Breez was chosen for its resource-saving design and ease of use.
“Sorted is increasing the quantity of people with access to bitcoin, but bitcoin also expands the range of ways they can exchange value, and what they can do with their money,” Press release stating the statement “Once money can move freely — without borders, delays, or third parties — entirely new use cases become possible.”
Integration also allows the creation of new tools, such as a WhatsApp-based remittance app or a retailer’s app. The aim is to provide support for retail payments and trans-border transfers via devices already used widely in markets that have been underserved.
“Wise decisions like that have also helped Sorted secure other votes of confidence, like Tether’s recent investment boost,” Press release. “As a result, people without access to banks and constrained by borders can now use bitcoin to move value where they want and how they want using the devices already in their pockets.”
Sorted on X “We believe access should not depend on your device. That’s why we are integrating the Breez SDK — unlocking Lightning-fast Bitcoin payments on feature phones and lightweight Androids across the globe… We are rethinking what’s possible for everyday devices — and expanding the reach of Bitcoin to those who need it most.”
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Source: bitcoinmagazine.com
