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  • Exchanging your bitcoin to fiat directly
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Sell Bitcoin

If you want to benefit from your precious bitcoin in your Alby Hub, you have the following options.

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Exchanging your bitcoin to fiat directly

More and more exchanges allow depositing bitcoin over the lightning network. You will find an overview of traditional exchanges and peer-to-peer exchanges .

If your favorite exchange is not on the list you will need to send your funds from your Hub to an onchain bitcoin address first using swap services like or .

Alternatives to consider

  • Purchase virtual credit cards: E.g.

  • Purchase gift cards: E.g.

  • Saving them for your grandchildren 😉

Keeping the circular economy flowing

  • Donations towards good causes: E.g.

  • Re-distributing those sats across your audience or friends: E.g.

  • Having fun on bitcoin lightning applications: !


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