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Blink (Bitcoin Wallet)

Blink: The Everyday Bitcoin Wallet

Galoy Inc · com.galoyapp

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v2.4.15 47.2 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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  • Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version
v2.4.15 (40000802)
Updated
Jan 18, 2026 (9 months ago)
APK size
47.2 MB
Requires
Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support
x86 64-bit
Graphics
OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category
Finance (app)
Listed since
Jun 21, 2022 (at least)
Permissions
40 (5 sensitive)
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Blink (Bitcoin Wallet) is an app by Galoy Inc in the Finance category, listed since at least June 2022. It includes native code only for x86 64-bit, so it won't install on ordinary ARM phones (only on x86 devices such as emulators and some Chromebooks).

Since version 2.2.142, the APK grew from 32.8 MB to 47.2 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 6.0 to 8.0. It asks for 40 permissions, 5 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and read shared storage. Compared with version 2.2.142, it adds 5 new permissions: “Display over other apps”, “Modify shared storage”, “Read shared storage” and 2 more. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Blink is the go-to Bitcoin wallet trusted across the Bitcoin ecosystem, known for its ease of use, accessibility, and exceptional payment reliability. Whether you're just getting started or you're a seasoned Bitcoiner, Blink makes sending, receiving, and managing Bitcoin fast and secure. Backed by Blink's well-maintained and powerful Lightning nodes, payments are processed with an extraordinarily high success rate. With Blink, you can: - Effortlessly Manage Bitcoin & Dollar Accounts: Use the Bitcoin account for regular Bitcoin transactions or the Dollar account, powered by Stablesats, to keep your funds stable with USD-equivalent balances. - Instant Bitcoin Payments: Send and receive Bitcoin on-chain or over the Lightning Network with confidence, powered by Blink’s highly reliable Lightning nodes. - Enjoy Low Fees: Reduce transaction costs, with zero fees for Blink-to-Blink transfers. - Receive Bitcoin Your Way: Utilize custom Lightning addresses, LNURL Paycodes, NFC technology, and QR vouchers like Azteco and Lightsats for flexible payment options. - Point of Sale for Merchants: Every Blink user has access to a web-based Point of Sale system, enabling businesses to easily accept Bitcoin payments. - Learn Bitcoin on the Go: Built-in education tools help new users understand Bitcoin while using the app. - Global Access: Available in over 20 languages, Blink is accessible to users worldwide. Advanced Features for Power Users: - Blink Dashboard & API Integration: Every user has access to the Blink Dashboard, where they can create API keys to integrate Blink with other services. Connect your Blink account to tools like the Alby Browser Extension, Blink Plugin for BTCPay Server, Blink as a funding source for LNBits, and the Blink Plugin for WooCommerce. - Custom Lightning Addresses: Each user gets a unique Lightning address ([email protected]) for seamless transactions. - NFC Payments: Easily receive Bitcoin with NFC technology for fast, real-world transactions. - Zero Fees for Blink Transfers: Send Bitcoin to other Blink users without paying any fees. - Local Bitcoin Merchants Map: Discover businesses near you that accept Bitcoin via Lightning, using Blink’s integrated merchant map. Why Blink is the Best Wallet to Onboard New Users: - Easy for Beginners: A clean, intuitive design makes Blink the perfect wallet for those new to Bitcoin. - Reliability You Can Trust: Blink’s powerful Lightning nodes ensure an exceptionally high success rate for payments. - Open Source & Secure: Built on Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and secured with email-based authentication for account protection. Download Blink today and join the growing global community using Bitcoin for fast, reliable payments.

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v2.2.142. Since v2.4.15 it requires Android 8.0+.

v2.4.15 LATEST Jan 18, 2026 47.2 MB TRUSTED v2.2.142 Oct 16, 2023 32.8 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jan 18, 2026.
  • Certificate from Google Play App Signing Google keeps the signing key for the developer, so the certificate carries Google's name.
  • Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified Jan 18, 2026
  • Validated against Google Play Jan 18, 2026
  • Signed byCN=Android, OU=Android, O=Google Inc., L=Mountain View, ST=California, C=US
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)6C:F0:2C:48:54:A3:98:C2:81:CD:F9:C5:4D:25:2F:32:E1:28:32:DD
  • File MD5fa73911c256dc8bcd944558b4a885751
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (40)

Blink (Bitcoin Wallet) requests 40 permissions, 5 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

Blink (Bitcoin Wallet) APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Blink (Bitcoin Wallet) APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is fa73911c256dc8bcd944558b4a885751.

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