Nighthawk is a Shielded-by-default light wallet for Zcash with support sending & receiving shielded transactions, memo support & optional T-addresses support with Auto-Shielding technology.
Zcash Network:
- Fast and confidential with low fees — built for the Internet and Mobile transactions.
Shielded by Default:
- Auto-shielding moves funds from transparent Zcash addresses to the shielded pool!
Powered by Zcash Mobile SDKs
- Standardized SDKs with accurate protocol specification for a seamless experience.
Privacy Preserving:
- Nighthawk wallet ensures funds can only be sent via your Shielded Address.
Nighthawk is a light-wallet:
- Requires trust in the lightwalletd server for displaying accurate transaction information.
Self-custody wallet for Zcash:
- Take sole responsibility for your funds on Nighthawk. Securely backup seed words immediately.
Swap ZEC via SideShift.ai & StealthEx.io:
- Easily exchange ZEC for supported cryptocurrencies. KYC, Terms & Conditions apply.
Unstoppable Domains Support
- Opt-in to UNS support under Settings > External Services for worry-free ZEC transactions.
PIN protection:
- Set a 6 digit pin and even enable Face Id/Touch Id to open the wallet.
Export Seed Words to PDF:
- Securely generate a password-protected PDF with wallet seed words for backing up on a secure platform of your choice.
Need Help?:
- Connect with us via X @NighthawkWallet or https://nighthawkwallet.com for email.
NOTE: As a light wallet, Nighthawk requires trust in the lightwalletd server to display accurate transaction information. You can change the default lightwalletd server under Profile > Settings.
TROUBLESHOOTING: In case of issues with syncing or missing transactions, please try the Rescan Wallet option.
This software is provided 'as is', without warranty of any kind, express or implied.
Versions
Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.
Download F-Droid
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arm64-v8a
armeabi-v7a
x86
x86_64
This version requires Android 8.1 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
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take pictures and videos
This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
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control vibration
Allows the app to control the vibrator.
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show notifications
Allows the app to show notifications
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have full network access
Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
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use biometric hardware
Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
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use fingerprint hardware
Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
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prevent phone from sleeping
Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
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view network connections
Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
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run at startup
Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
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run foreground service
Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
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com.nighthawkapps.wallet.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Download APK
50 MiB
PGP Signature
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Build Log
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arm64-v8a
armeabi-v7a
x86
x86_64
This version requires Android 8.1 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
-
take pictures and videos
This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
-
control vibration
Allows the app to control the vibrator.
-
show notifications
Allows the app to show notifications
-
have full network access
Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
-
use biometric hardware
Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
-
use fingerprint hardware
Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
-
prevent phone from sleeping
Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
-
view network connections
Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
-
run at startup
Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
-
run foreground service
Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
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com.nighthawkapps.wallet.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Download APK
49 MiB
PGP Signature
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Build Log
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arm64-v8a
armeabi-v7a
x86
x86_64
This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
-
control vibration
Allows the app to control the vibrator.
-
take pictures and videos
This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
-
have full network access
Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
-
view network connections
Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
-
use biometric hardware
Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
-
use fingerprint hardware
Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
-
prevent phone from sleeping
Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
-
run at startup
Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
-
run foreground service
Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
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com.nighthawkapps.wallet.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Download APK
33 MiB
PGP Signature
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Build Log
