The @LightningPiggy project was made possible by @npub10efc...aeh3. We are deeply grateful to @Ben Arc and the entire LNbits team for building the essential infrastructure that powers this project. Oinkward! ⚡️🐽 #LNbits #LightningPiggy #STEMM #BitcoinKids #bitcoin View quoted note →

Running LightningPiggyOS v5.0.X This major update is fully loaded! Your piggy can now be updated without affecting configuration settings and configured wirelessly via its own hotspot—no more reconfiguring between updates! We’ve also made a hog-load of user experience improvements and fixes to keep things running as smooth as a hairy hog’s back. Version 5.0.6 * Fixed QR encoding of lightning addresses (like oink@demo.lnpiggy.com). A nod towards NWC (Nostr Wallet Connect) since most supporting wallets offer a lightning address Version 5.0.5 * Reduced WiFi connection failure sleep from 8h to 4h * Switched to timeapi.io as worldtimeapi.org is down * Re-enabled web authentication for Configuration Mode Version 5.0.4 * Fixed issue where the “Always Run Webserver” setting was ignored Version 5.0.3 * Now fetching fiat prices from Coingecko instead of Coindesk (due to service outage) * Added additional websocket debugging output Version 5.0.2 * Reduced long press duration for Configuration Mode from 5s to 3s * Improved long press responsiveness during WiFi connection and display rendering * Enabled “Captive Portal” DNS to guide users to the Configuration Mode webpage * Disabled web authentication for Configuration Mode Version 5.0.1 * Added “Restart” button to the configuration webpage * Fixed boot loop issue caused by faulty sleep logic and failed assertions * Reduced WiFi connection timeout from 42s to 30s * If WiFi connection fails, the device now shows an error and sleeps instead of starting Access Point mode Version 5.0.0 * Introduced easy configuration without reflashing * Device can now become a WiFi hotspot for configuration * Configuration Mode triggers when: * No configuration is found * WiFi connection fails * Long press on “IO39” button Oinkward! Credits * @Thomas Farstrike with thanks to @DrShift for the awesome web configuration page. * Lead photo: “LightingPiggy” drawn by Kiralynn age 10 at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville Team LightningPiggy

Lightning Piggy

Lightning Piggy

An electronic cash piggy bank for children that accepts bitcoin sent over lightning, while displaying the amount saved in satoshis.

LightingPiggy is an electronic cash piggy bank for children, that accepts Bitcoin sent over the Lightning Network. It displays payment amounts, messages, and the total satoshis saved. Our vision is to make bitcoin the savings’ standard for every child, while creating an educational platform to inspire future generations, not only to save in bitcoin, but also to learn to code and build in a free and open-source way. Build your own:

Lightning Piggy

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An electronic cash piggy bank for children that accepts bitcoin sent over lightning, while displaying the amount saved in satoshis.

#LightningPiggy #STEMM #BitcoinKids #FOSS #BuildInPublic #bitcoin

Development on the @LightningPiggy codebase is now smoking thanks to the open-source QEMU ESP32 emulator created by @Thomas Farstrike! The emulator now includes display emulation, as shown here with the piggy configuration page by Dr.Shift⚡️. Stay tuned for some sizzling hot advancements to come 🥓🔥 Emulator link:

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#LightningPiggy #BuildInPublic Oink! oink! ⚡️🐽

One small step for @LightningPiggy, one giant leap for the open source community! @Thomas Farstrike has developed and released a fully open QEMU ESP32 emulator with WiFi and full network capabilities. #LightningPiggy #BuildInPublic Oink! oink! ⚡️🐽 View quoted note →

Okay, come on! Who’s sending memes and ads loaded with sats to our LightningPiggy? @Blockstream ?

With everyone rooting for our success, 2025 is set to be an oink-credible adventure! 🎉 To kick things off, we’re thrilled to announce the release of LightningPiggy Code Version 4.4.x! What's New... User Experience Improvements: * Added support for Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) fiat currency with the “RM” prefix. * Piggy will now ignore unsuccessful payments, making transactions smoother. Fixes: * Resolved an issue where the device remained awake (causing battery drain) when it couldn’t connect to Wi-Fi. Credits * Thomas (https://github.com/ThomasFarstrike). * Lead photo: “Lavender" by Eve | Bitcoin 2024 Nashville | LightingPiggy Character Design Challenge Team LightningPiggy

Lightning Piggy

Lightning Piggy

An electronic cash piggy bank for children that accepts bitcoin sent over lightning, while displaying the amount saved in satoshis.

LightingPiggy is an electronic cash piggy bank for children, that accepts Bitcoin sent over the Lightning Network. It displays payment amounts, messages, and the total satoshis saved. Our vision is to make bitcoin the savings’ standard for every child, while creating an educational platform to inspire future generations, not only to save in bitcoin, but also to learn to code and build in a free and open-source way. Build your own:

Lightning Piggy

Build a LightningPiggy 1.0 (e-paper edition)

For LightningPiggy 2.0 click here! Making your very own LightingPiggy is squealy easy. Here are the steps you need to follow: 1. Source the part...

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LightningPiggy

Community group for the LightningPiggy FOSS project

Join our shadowy super coders:

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LightningPiggy

An electronic cash piggy bank for children that accepts bitcoin sent over lightning, while displaying the amount saved in satoshis - LightningPiggy

Support the project:

Geyser | Bitcoin Crowdfunding Platform

A Bitcoin crowdfunding platform where creators raise funds for causes, sell products, manage campaigns, and engage with their community.

#LightningPiggy #STEMM #BitcoinKids #FOSS #BuildInPublic #bitcoin

Happy New Year & Happy Genesis Block Day! Thank you for your appreciation and support during the last 144 x 365 blocks⚡️🐽

Like our friends at @Bitcoin Runners , today marks two years since we started “Running nostr” 🥳 We too would like to show our love and appreciation to everyone working tirelessly in this space, building a brighter future for generations to come. Onward! #bitcoin #nostr #stem++ View quoted note →

Team LightingPiggy wishes you a Merry Christmas! We hope you have a ham-tastic holiday with all the trimmings! Don’t go bacon our hearts, keep hogging those sats babe 🧡

We've scratched our own itch and released piggy code 4.3.2 available at

Lightning Piggy Web Installer

Easily allow users to install Lightning Piggy firmware on the web.

It adds the Spanish 🇪🇸 translations by Pedrotronic and fixes "instant" payment updates (when the piggy is not asleep) that broke due to an LNBits API change. Now that feels better ⚡️🐽

A new ⚡️🐽 is born. Imagine the delight every time a zap arrives! Bitcoin kids are the best!! @Jace

We’ve refreshed our @LightningPiggy creations page! Check it out here:

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In the Wild

The Vogue of piggy banks: Showcase your creations here to help inspire other builders. Whether your LightningPiggy is 3D printed, or handmade, ever...

and see the amazing designs our community has shared. Have a ⚡️🐽 creation you’d like to show off? Share your photos with us here, or send them to oink@lightningpiggy.com. And here’s a fun bonus: include a scannable payment QR code in your image, and you’ll earn extra zaps!

‪@npub10efc...aeh3 is where all the magic happens, and we’re extremely grateful to everyone working on it 🐽‬ View quoted note →

Discover how LightningPiggy helps kids save on a sound money standard using LNbits technology!

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Leveraging LNbits and LNURLpay for LightningPiggy: Empowering Kids to Save with Bitcoin

For educators, developers or hobbyists, LNbits offers an easy-to-use API and an array of extensions, like LNURLpay, that can be adapted for various...

We’re thrilled to have a ‘stall’ at the inaugural Learning Bitcoin event next Saturday, September 28th, in Victoria, BC 🇨🇦! There will be amazing speakers and practical hands-on learning about Bitcoin, its technology, and world changing applications. The event also provides a great opportunity to network with experts and enthusiasts, deepening your knowledge in a rapidly evolving space. Free entry for under 13s. See you there!

We had an amazing time at @BTCPrague’s Kids’ Corner, where we built piggies and created some unique characters. The children were incredibly creative and worked well together. Check out their proof-of-work (shared with permissions). #LightningPiggy #STEMM #BitcoinKids #bitcoin

Pig’s don’t fly? Well this little piggy has just landed in Prague 🎶 Being your kids to our design and build challenges at @BTCPrague this Friday and Saturday ⚡️🐽

Join us Today at 3 PM for a LightningPiggy Workshop @BitcoinArnhem! The piggybank for your kids. The first 10 participants will receive a special Nostr surprise. Don’t miss out—just head down to the basement to join the fun! ⚡️🐽

Did you know you can setup recurring lightning payments to your LightningPiggy using @Alby ZapPlanner? Pocket money has never been so sound and easy.

ZapPlanner

Schedule lightning payments to a lightning address using NWC

#LightningPiggy #STEMM #BitcoinKids #bitcoin

Piggy banks have been around for hundreds of years. Here’s a rather cute early example kept in the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, UK. LightningPiggy is the next logical step to introduce kids to saving on a sound money standard. We’re proud to be the first bitcoin lighting piggy bank. And we’re free and open source. Build your own:

Lightning Piggy

Build a LightningPiggy 1.0 (e-paper edition)

For LightningPiggy 2.0 click here! Making your very own LightingPiggy is squealy easy. Here are the steps you need to follow: 1. Source the part...

#LightningPiggy #STEMM #BitcoinKids #FOSS #BuildInPublic #bitcoin