Bitcoin Wallet: A Case Study

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A case study on how I worked on the Lastbit wallet to improve the user experience and fix critical bugs.

Overview

When I joined Lastbit as a React Native developer, the initial challenge was to improve the existing Lightning-supported Bitcoin wallet, targeting bugs and enhancing the user experience.

The aim was to make Bitcoin as usable as any other currency, even if the merchant did not traditionally accept Bitcoin. This wallet allowed users to do just that, bridging a significant gap in the market.

What I Did

Role & Contributions

  • Worked as a React Native developer.
  • Focused on enhancing the UI/UX of the wallet.
  • Debugging and fixing critical bugs to improve the overall stability and user experience of the app.
  • Added a feature that lets Lastbit users make payments to nearby users by scanning user near by.

Technologies

  • React Native
  • Bitcoin Lightning Network

Metrics

  • Attracted over 1,000+ beta testers to our platform.

Challenges and Learning

  • Working on Lightning Network was challenging but an excellent opportunity to understand low-latency financial transactions.
  • Learning to collaborate efficiently with backend developers to ensure seamless Lightning Network integration.