General InformationACINQ develops Phoenix Wallet, a non-custodial Bitcoin and Lightning Network wallet for instant payments, based in France with approximately 20-30 employees, founded in 2019.
Funding & FinancialsACINQ has raised funding to support development but does not publicly disclose total funding amounts or specific investor details; the company operates with a focus on sustainable, privacy-respecting Bitcoin infrastructure.
Leadership & TeamACINQ was co-founded by Fabrice Drouin and Pierre-Marie Padiou, both experienced Bitcoin and Lightning Network developers; the team consists of core engineers focused on Lightning protocol implementation.
Recent ActivityPhoenix Wallet continues active development with regular updates improving Lightning channel management, UX, and cross-platform support; the wallet has expanded to multiple platforms including Android and iOS with growing adoption in emerging markets.