FAQs

General

• Who is the Fedi app for?
• Is the Fedi app open-source?
• Can I apply to work at Fedi?
• What separates Fedi from competitors?
• Is Fedi available in my jurisdiction?
• Can I use Fedi on multiple devices?
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Key Terms

• What is Fedi?
• What is Fedimint?
• What is a federation?
• What is a guardian?
• What is eCash?
• What is a space?
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Getting Started

• Where can I see my total balance across all federation wallets?
• How do I set up and use Fedi?
• How do I change my name and profile picture?
• How do I join a federation or space?
• How do I leave a federation or space?
• How do I rejoin a federation or space?
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Custody

• What are the risks of holding bitcoin on an exchange?
• What are some downsides to self-custodying bitcoin?
• What are some advantages of federated custody?
• What is multisig custody, and how does Fedi use it?
• How can I ensure that my funds are kept safe?
• How do I know my eCash is fully backed by BTC?
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Chat

• What is my Fedi chat profile?
• How do I start a chat with someone?
• How do I edit, delete, or reply to a message?
• How do I start and run a chat poll?
• How do I create a chat group?
• What is a Broadcast only chat group?
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Transactions

• Why does Fedi only support Bitcoin?
• How does eCash prevent double spending?
• What is the best way to fund my Fedi account?
• How are funds sent within & across federations?
• Can I receive eCash on Fedi from a Cashu mint?
• Are there any fees charged on transactions?
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Features

• What kinds of features does Fedi offer?
• Does Fedi have a Progressive Web App (PWA)?
• How can I add the PWA to my mobile Home screen?
• What is Social Backup & Recovery?
• What is AI Assistant?
• How do I use AI Assistant?
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Stable Balance

• What is Stable Balance?
• How is bitcoin price for Stable Balance determined?
• Can I deposit to Stable Balance in local currency?
• How does Stable Balance work at a technical level?
• How much money can I add to Stable Balance?
• Can I lose money in Stable Balance if bitcoin falls?
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Multispend

• What is Multispend?
• How do I start a Multispend group?
• How does a Multispend group get approved?
• How can I deposit into a Multispend group?
• How can I request to withdraw from a Multispend group?
• How can I vote on a withdrawal request from a Multispend group?
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Spaces

• How do federations and spaces differ?
• Can a space have a related federation?
• How do I start or create my own space?
• How do I edit a space that I created?
• How do I invite others to join my space?
• Can I see how many members my space has?
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Fedimints

• What is the G-Bot Wallet Service?
• How do I set up a fedimint using G-Bot?
• How do I provision a Fedimint server using my own hardware?
• What is the federation setup ceremony?
• Now that I've provisioned my server, how can I run the setup ceremony?
• Now that setup is complete, how do I maintain my guardian server?
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Guardians

• Can I become a guardian?
• What can go wrong as a guardian?
• What can I see in the guardian dashboard?
• How can I access my private keys as a guardian?
• How do I update my federation's meta?
• Do guardians need to manually approve each transaction?
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Guides

• Understanding the Status of a Transaction
• Migrating Entirely to a New Federation
• How do I receive fees from running a federation?