Phoenix
Bitcoin Accounting
Phoenix + Clams
CSVWhat Clams tracks
- Lightning payments sent and received
- Transaction timestamps and amounts
- Fees paid for payments
- Transaction descriptions and metadata
- Automatic cost basis tracking for income and spending
How it works
Export from Phoenix
In the Phoenix app, export your transaction history as a CSV file.
Register connection in Clams
Create a Phoenix connection with the Clams CLI.
$ clams connections create --label my-phoenix --kind Phoenix
Import CSV
Import your exported CSV file.
$ clams connections import --label my-phoenix --input-format csv --file phoenix.csv
Generate journal entries
Process your imported transactions into accounting journals with the command below.
$ clams journals process
Frequently asked questions
What data does Clams import from Phoenix?
Clams imports all Lightning payments and invoices from your Phoenix CSV export including timestamps, amounts, fees, and transaction descriptions.
Does Clams access my private keys?
No. CSV import is completely offline. You export transaction data from Phoenix and import the file into Clams. No connection to your wallet is required.
Can I track multiple Phoenix wallets?
Yes. Import each Phoenix wallet's CSV as a separate wallet in Clams. Each gets independent tracking and reporting.
How often should I export and import?
Export periodically as needed. For active wallets, monthly exports keep your books current.
How do I get capital gains reports from my Phoenix transactions?
Export your transaction history from Phoenix as CSV and import into Clams. Clams calculates cost basis and tracks capital gains. Export reports for tax preparation from the Exports widget.
Start tracking your Phoenix wallet
Install Clams and import your transaction history in minutes.