Privacy wallets
Feather Wallet
Feather is the canonical lightweight desktop Monero wallet.
- Website
- featherwallet.org
- KYC
- no KYC — Open-source desktop Monero wallet; self-custody, no accounts.
- Status
- active
- Fiat on-ramp
- no
- Payment
- crypto
- Jurisdiction
- independent open source
- Founded
- 2020
- Open source
- yes
- Custodial
- no
- Last verified
- Sources
- 2
Overview
What Feather is#
A desktop Monero wallet with Tor integration, no telemetry, and a focused feature set.
Threat-model fit#
Default desktop XMR wallet for privacy-aware users.
Strengths
- Lightweight Monero-only wallet with first-class Tor support.
- Reproducible builds and signed releases.
- Direct integration with remote nodes; ships with a curated node list.
Caveats
- Monero-only; not a multi-asset wallet.
- Desktop-only.
- Facts need re-verification by operator (last seeded 2026-01).
Verdict
Feather is the canonical lightweight desktop Monero wallet. Tor-first, reproducible, narrow scope. The reference choice when you want a Monero wallet that does Monero and nothing else.
FAQ
- Does Feather Wallet require KYC?
- As of Jan 1, 2026, Feather Wallet does not require KYC for normal use. Open-source desktop Monero wallet; self-custody, no accounts.
- What payment methods does Feather Wallet accept?
- Feather Wallet accepts: crypto.
- Where is Feather Wallet based?
- Operating jurisdiction listed as independent open source. This is best-known information; corporate structure can be opaque.
Sources
- Feather Wallet docs · accessed
- Feather source · accessed
Mentioned in
Guides
- How to use Monero in 2026 — a beginner guide
- Monero vs Zcash in 2026 — privacy coin comparison
- Privacy stack for expats and cross-border travelers in 2026
- Privacy stack for crypto users in 2026
- Privacy stack for whistleblowers in 2026
- Privacy stack for journalists in 2026
- How to swap Bitcoin for Monero without KYC in 2026
Quick answers
Recommended in country pages
- United States (US) Monero wallet
Alternatives to Feather Wallet
- BlueWallet none kyc · independent
- BitBox02 optional kyc · Switzerland
- Cake Wallet none kyc · United
- Coldcard optional kyc · Canada
- Edge none kyc · United
- Foundation Passport optional kyc · United
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