We are developing Bisq Easy mobile applications and would like to better understand your needs. Your feedback will help us optimize resource allocation and deployment strategy.

Before we ask a few questions, please review the two available modes of operation:

Bisq Easy Mobile - Full Node Mode

• Description: A self-contained mobile version of the Bisq 2 desktop client, running a full Bisq Easy node with a limited feature set.
• Platform: Android only (leverages the existing Java codebase).
• Functionality:
  • Connects directly to the Bisq P2P network over Tor.
  • Enables decentralized trading with full autonomy.
• Requirements:
  • Higher device resources (CPU, memory, storage).
• Considerations:
  • Increased battery and resource consumption.
  • No synchronization with desktop app (user profile and data) initially — may be added later.

Bisq Easy Connect - Light Client Mode

• Description: A lightweight mobile app that connects to a remote Bisq 2 node and acts as a remote control for Bisq Easy running on that node.
• Platform: Android and iOS.
• Functionality:
  • Provides user interface only; no P2P or Tor networking on the mobile device itself.
  • Connects securely to a full node via Tor or clearnet.
  • Offers the same limited feature set as Full Node Mode.
• Remote Node Requirements:
  • Node must be always online and reachable.
  • Node can be the user’s own full node or a trusted operator (e.g., friend and family — “Uncle Jim” model¹).
  • If clearnet (non-Tor) is used, node operator must set up port forwarding.
• Use Cases:
  • Lower-resource mobile devices.
  • Mobile access to a self-hosted Bisq node.
  • Onboarding via trusted “Uncle Jim” operators.
• Considerations:
  • Requires trust in the remote node operator when using the “Uncle Jim” model.
  • Recommended only in trusted environment (self-hosted node or friends and family).
  • Each remote node can only support one mobile app connection; multi-user support is not available.

Quick Overview

This two-mode strategy allows us to serve both advanced users and casual users, maintaining a strong balance between privacy, decentralization, and usability across platforms.

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¹ The “Uncle Jim” model refers to a setup where a trusted individual (e.g., a friend or family member) operates a full Bisq node, allowing others to securely connect via the Bisq Easy Connect app. This enables lightweight, decentralized participation without requiring each user to manage their own node infrastructure.