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I downloaded breez and misty last night

which is more beginner friendly? Breez or Misty?

Breez seems more intuitive to me but I should try both for more than a day lol

I asked chatgpt...

Here’s a video that highlights what makes Misty Breez stand out compared to other Lightning wallets:

Breez (original) runs a full Lightning node directly on your mobile device. You manage channels and liquidity automatically via built‑in LSP (Lightning Service Provider) support—so it’s self-custodial and on-device (breez.technology).
Misty Breez, built with the “nodeless” Breez SDK, operates via the Liquid sidechain—no channels or on-device Lightning node required. It handles swaps behind the scenes and simplifies setup for users (breez.technology).

Breez is ideal for users who want full Lightning control but with automated channel/liquidity management, plus added features like in-app point-of-sale, podcast streaming, marketplace, LSP connectivity, etc. .
Misty Breez is aimed at developers and everyday users who want plug‑and‑play Bitcoin/Lightning payments—no setup friction. It’s open‑source and designed as a clean reference app for integration (medium.com).

Breez offers a powerful experience: your own node, automatic channel creation, seamless swaps, POS functionality, podcast streaming, marketplace access—all within one app (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/jhjdag/i_made_a_lightning_tutorial_for_breez_wallet_tldw/?utm_source=chatgpt.com).
Misty Breez excels in simplicity: supports BOLT11/12, LNURL‑Pay, Lightning Addresses, on-chain deposits, mobile offline payments via notifications, and requires no user-facing channel or liquidity management (medium.com).

Breez: non-custodial, full-node-based, keys + channels reside on your device with automatic LSP for routing and liquidity.
Misty Breez: self-custodial but built on Liquid sidechain, meaning there’s trust placed in Liquid federation (though keys remain user-held) (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/jhjdag/i_made_a_lightning_tutorial_for_breez_wallet_tldw/?utm_source=chatgpt.com, medium.com).

Use Case	Breez (original mobile)	Misty Breez
Want full Lightning node on-phone	✅ Yes	❌ No
Zero user channel/liquidity setup	Partial—automatic, but present	✅ Yes
Point-of-sale / podcast capabilities	✅ Built-in	❌ Not included
Developer reference & SDK integration	✅ SDK available	✅ Specifically designed for SDK showcase
Offline-payment support	Yes	Yes—via notifications (breez.technology, en.wikipedia.org, medium.com, breez.technology)

Choose Breez (original mobile) if you:

Want full Lightning control with smart automation of channels and liquidity.
Value features like point-of-sale, podcast/sats streaming, and in-app marketplace.

Choose Misty Breez if you:

Prefer zero setup Lightning/payments experience.
Are a developer looking for a clean SDK reference app to quickly embed payments into your own application.
Want simple, self-custodial Lightning without managing the technical backend.

Breez is your all-in-one Lightning wallet: self-custodial with full node, auto channel routing, merchant/podcast tools.
Misty Breez is a lighter, nodeless version designed for ease-of-use and smooth developer integration.

Let me know if you want a step-by-step guide for either—or a comparison with other Lightning wallets like Phoenix or Muun!