Bitcoin Lightning Wallet App Wallet of Satoshi Disappears from US App Stores, Leaving Users Frustrated, Australia

Popular Bitcoin Lightning wallet app Wallet of Satoshi has mysteriously disappeared from the Apple and Google app stores in the United States. Reports from members of the crypto community indicate that the app is no longer available for download or can be found on the US versions of these app stores. While the reason for its removal remains unclear, Wallet of Satoshi shared in a post that they have made the difficult decision to temporarily stop serving US customers, leaving room for potential future developments. The app is still accessible in other countries such as Australia and Singapore. Existing US users of Wallet of Satoshi maintain full access to their Bitcoin funds and have the option to transfer their assets to alternative wallets if desired. Wallet of Satoshi has experienced significant growth in Bitcoin Lightning transactions, with projections indicating that it may process over 1.1 million Lightning payments in November. The Lightning Network is a layer-2 solution built on the Bitcoin blockchain, enabling fast, scalable, and cost-effective Bitcoin transactions. Users in the US will now have to rely on other Bitcoin Lightning wallets until Wallet of Satoshi clarifies its status in the country. The disappearance of this popular wallet app has left Bitcoin users frustrated, as it provided a convenient platform for Lightning Network payments and transfers. Apple has faced previous criticism for its strict policies surrounding crypto apps. Notably, last year, the Ethereum wallet MetaMask was temporarily removed from the App Store due to unspecified policy violations. Additionally, Apple is now facing a class action lawsuit from crypto app developers, who allege anti-competitive practices concerning crypto payments on iOS. The absence of Wallet of Satoshi in the US market highlights the need for other Bitcoin Lightning wallets while users await further updates from the company.