Zeus
Bitcoin Accounting

Zeus + Clams

NWC

Zeus is a mobile Bitcoin and Lightning wallet that puts you in control. Use the embedded node or connect to your own LND or Core Lightning node remotely. Clams connects via Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC) to track your Lightning activity for accounting and tax preparation.

What Clams tracks

  • Lightning payments and invoices
  • Nostr zaps sent and received
  • Automatic cost basis tracking for income and spending
  • Timestamps and amounts for all transactions

How it works

01

Generate NWC connection string

In Zeus, create a Nostr Wallet Connect string with read-only permissions from your wallet settings.

02

Add NWC wallet in Clams

Create an NWC connection with the Clams CLI. Replace the URI in the command below with your connection string.

$ clams connections create --label my-zeus --kind Nwc --configuration '{"uri":"YOUR_NWC_URI"}'
03

Sync transaction history

Run the sync command below to import your payment history. Re-run anytime to pull the latest activity.

$ clams connections sync --label my-zeus
04

Generate journal entries

Process your imported transactions into accounting journals with the command below.

$ clams journals process

Resources

Nostr Wallet Connect: Like Bitcoin's USB-C Port

Bitcoin Magazine overview of what NWC is and why it matters

Introduction to NWC

Technical documentation for Nostr Wallet Connect protocol

Frequently asked questions

What data does Clams import from Zeus?

Clams imports all Lightning payments and invoices from your Zeus wallet including sends and receives. Each transaction includes timestamp, amount, and available metadata.

Does Clams access my private keys?

No. Clams connects via Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC) with read-only permissions. NWC is an open protocol that lets apps request specific capabilities from your wallet. You control exactly what Clams can access.

Can I track multiple Zeus wallets?

Yes. Zeus supports multiple embedded wallets. Add each wallet separately in Clams using its own NWC connection string.

What is Nostr Wallet Connect?

Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC) is an open protocol built on Nostr that allows applications to request specific permissions from Bitcoin Lightning wallets. It enables secure, permissioned connections without exposing your keys.

How do I get capital gains reports from my Zeus transactions?

Connect your Zeus wallet to Clams via NWC. Clams imports your transaction history and calculates cost basis. Export capital gains reports for tax preparation from the Exports widget.

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