Anyone Can Now Create a Federation: Introducing the G-Bot Federation Setup Service

Creating your own federation used to require technical expertise, coding knowledge, and hours of setup time. Not anymore.

Today, we're excited to announce that the G-Bot Federation Setup Service is now available to everyone. G-Bot makes starting a federation way easier and much quicker.

What is the G-Bot Federation Setup Service?

G-Bot is your chatbot assistant that guides you through creating and running your own Federation — all via Fedi chat. Think of it as having a tech-savvy friend walk you through everything step-by-step, handling all the complex parts behind the scenes.

A Federation is your own private wallet service that you control. It's a secure space where you and your community can send and receive money via lightning, on-chain, and e-cash (on and offline). 

How Does G-Bot Help You?

Before the G-Bot, you needed to have technical knowledge, an understanding of multi-signature setups, and coordination with guardians. G-Bot changes that completely by automating the entire process and making it accessible to everyone.

The Simple 3-Step Process

Step 1: Inside the app, go to your Wallet. Tap the “➕”  icon and choose “Create” to kick off your federation.

Step 2: G-Bot guides you through setup. It automatically:

• Connects you with trusted "Other Guardians" (OGs) who help keep your Federation secure

• Walks you through each step in plain language

• Handles all the technical complexity behind the scenes

• Lets you choose whether you want to charge fees, the name of your federation, your ideal hosting subscription level, and more. 

And that’s just the start. All G-Bot-created federations come with:

• Fedimint server hosting for all guardians

• 3 trusted guardians matched instantly (larger federations coming)

• Lightning network connectivity and liquidity

• “Stable balance” module functionality installed

Step 3: Your Federation is Live! In a short time, your Federation is ready to use. You can start inviting members, accepting payments, and empowering your community with your federation.

Make It Your Own

Once your Federation is running, you can personalise it to reflect your community's identity, all from within the G-Bot chat:

Add Your Logo: Brand your Federation with your community's visual identity—make it feel like home.

Welcome Messages: Greet new members with custom messages that explain your Federation's purpose, rules, and how to get started.

Set Federation Fees: Here's where you can earn income. When people in your Federation make payments, you can charge a small fee. Every transaction helps you generate revenue while providing a valuable service to your community.

And Much More: Customize your Federation's settings, manage members, and create the financial space your community needs.

Pricing Plans

The G-Bot Federation Setup Service is just $30/month, and you can choose the commitment that fits your community best. You can go big with the Whale Plan (24 months) and get 3 months free. If you need something shorter, the Shark Plan (12 months) gives you 1 month free, and the Dolphin Plan (6 months) offers a flexible way to get started. All plans are billed upfront during your federation setup, so you can launch confidently with everything in place.

Backup Your Seed Phrase – This is Critical!

As a Lead Guardian, your seed phrase is like the master key to your Federation. If you lose access to your Fedi account without a backup of your seed phrase, you could lose control of your Federation entirely.

What to do:

• Write down your seed phrase when you set up your account

• Store it in a safe, secure place (not on your phone or computer)

• Never share it with anyone

• Treat it like cash—if someone gets it, they can access your Federation’s settings (but can’t withdraw without the other guardians’ help)

📚 Learn more about backing up your account: How do I recover my account if I lose access to Fedi

Real-World Impact

Since launching Federations, we've seen incredible use cases emerge:

• Bitcoiners looking to help their friends and family store their money securely

• Activists and journalists needing to manage their finances in situations where privacy is key to safety 

• Refugees reducing costs by receiving aid directly without intermediaries

• Local businesses building bitcoin circular economies

• Associations or common interest groups saving in bitcoin together for the short or long term

• Bitcoin educators creating safer onboarding experiences for their audiences

Discover more about these Use Cases here.

Now, with G-Bot making setup accessible to everyone, these possibilities are open to any community, anywhere.

Click here to set up your federation today!