Blitz Wallet just shipped the kind of update that makes Bitcoin feel less like a speculative asset and more like, well, money. Version 3.3.2, released on December 19, bundles in BTC Map and Bitrefill integrations alongside a new option to receive Lightning payments in either BTC or US dollars.
The combination is straightforward but significant. Users can now discover merchants that accept Bitcoin, buy gift cards for services in over 170 countries, and toggle between dollar and BTC balances, all from a single self-custodial app.
What the integrations actually do
BTC Map is an open-source directory built on OpenStreetMap data. It catalogs Bitcoin-accepting businesses around the world, giving users a way to find places to spend their sats in real life.
Bitrefill lets users convert Lightning payments into gift cards and prepaid services across a catalog that spans more than 170 countries. Need to pay for a streaming subscription or grab groceries? Bitrefill turns Bitcoin into store credit at hundreds of brands.
