Bitcoin Light Version 1.4 Introduces Meld: Buy Bitcoin and CKB from Your Phone
Buying Bitcoin or CKB should not require moving between several applications, exchanges and wallet addresses.
With version 1.4, Bitcoin Light introduces an integrated fiat on-ramp experience powered by Meld. Users can now explore options to buy BTC and CKB directly from their phone, using supported payment methods and a wide range of local currencies.
A Simpler Way to Buy BTC and CKB
Buying crypto through an external platform often means creating an account, completing the purchase and then manually withdrawing the assets to a wallet.
The Meld integration brings that process closer to Bitcoin Light.
From the app, users can:
- Choose Bitcoin or CKB
- Enter the amount they want to purchase
- Pay using a supported local currency
- Compare available providers and payment methods
- Complete the purchase through the selected provider
- Receive the assets directly in their Bitcoin Light wallet
Available currencies, providers and payment methods may vary depending on the user’s location and the asset being purchased.
Why Use an On-Ramp Aggregator?
Rather than integrating a single provider, Bitcoin Light uses Meld as an on-ramp aggregator.
Different providers offer different geographical coverage, currencies, payment methods, fees and transaction limits. Meld brings these options together, helping users identify a suitable purchase route based on their circumstances.
Depending on availability, users may be able to compare:
- The amount of BTC or CKB they will receive
- Supported local currencies
- Payment methods
- Provider fees
- Estimated processing times
- Regional availability
This creates a more flexible experience than directing every user through the same provider.
Designed for Self-Custodial Users
Bitcoin Light remains a self-custodial wallet. Users retain control of their wallet and private keys.
Meld connects users with independent third-party providers that process the fiat transaction. These providers may require identity verification and may apply their own fees, limits and eligibility requirements.
Before confirming a purchase, users should review the final exchange rate, fees and transaction conditions displayed by the selected provider.
Once the transaction is completed, the purchased BTC or CKB is delivered to the user’s Bitcoin Light wallet.
Making Bitcoin and Nervos More Accessible
The integration supports the broader purpose of Bitcoin Light: making both Bitcoin and Nervos easier to access and use from a single application.
Bitcoin users gain a more direct way to fund their wallet and begin using BTC. Nervos users can acquire CKB without first identifying an external platform that supports it and then completing a separate withdrawal.
For users arriving through Bitcoin, the integration also creates a simple path to discover Nervos, a network that shares many of Bitcoin’s principles while offering additional functionality.
Building a More Complete Wallet
A wallet should do more than display balances. It should help users acquire assets, manage them and access the functionality available across the supported ecosystems.
By adding Meld, version 1.4 removes part of the friction involved in getting started with Bitcoin and Nervos.
Buying BTC and CKB with local currencies directly from a mobile wallet is another practical step towards making both ecosystems more accessible.