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Topic: do i have to download all blocks to start using my bitcoin (Read 697 times)

b!z
legendary
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Any full wallet really.
But Bitcoin is really the slowest one to sync from the start as it has a lot of transactions and is the oldest.

True, just use a blockchain.info wallet, no need for download of the block chain.

but the online wallet not 100% safe.

Bitcoin-QT wallets aren't 100% safe either Wink

agree really best and safe other then all wallets  Huh

it's possible you could be affected by malware or stolen wallet with weak pass.
sr. member
Activity: 406
Merit: 250
Any full wallet really.
But Bitcoin is really the slowest one to sync from the start as it has a lot of transactions and is the oldest.

True, just use a blockchain.info wallet, no need for download of the block chain.

but the online wallet not 100% safe.

Bitcoin-QT wallets aren't 100% safe either Wink

agree really best and safe other then all wallets  Huh
b!z
legendary
Activity: 1582
Merit: 1010
Use a "light" client if you don't want to download all of the blocks.
legendary
Activity: 1736
Merit: 1029
Any full wallet really.
But Bitcoin is really the slowest one to sync from the start as it has a lot of transactions and is the oldest.

True, just use a blockchain.info wallet, no need for download of the block chain.

but the online wallet not 100% safe.

Bitcoin-QT wallets aren't 100% safe either Wink
sr. member
Activity: 280
Merit: 250
Sometimes man, just sometimes.....
Any full wallet really.
But Bitcoin is really the slowest one to sync from the start as it has a lot of transactions and is the oldest.

True, just use a blockchain.info wallet, no need for download of the block chain.

but the online wallet not 100% safe.

Its not 100% safe but its pretty secure and hasnt had any real problems.  Do not use an exchange to hold your coins, ever.

I use blockchain.info as my online wallet.  I have a Yubi Key as a 2-factor authenticator so its pretty safe.
even if it is safe from hackers, its not safe from the company running blockchain to go bankrupt and close the website

True.  The only safe wallet is your own personal wallet that you have the keys too, and that system that holds the keys is not connected to the internet at all.
full member
Activity: 1050
Merit: 110
Any full wallet really.
But Bitcoin is really the slowest one to sync from the start as it has a lot of transactions and is the oldest.

True, just use a blockchain.info wallet, no need for download of the block chain.

but the online wallet not 100% safe.

Its not 100% safe but its pretty secure and hasnt had any real problems.  Do not use an exchange to hold your coins, ever.

I use blockchain.info as my online wallet.  I have a Yubi Key as a 2-factor authenticator so its pretty safe.
even if it is safe from hackers, its not safe from the company running blockchain to go bankrupt and close the website
sr. member
Activity: 280
Merit: 250
Sometimes man, just sometimes.....
Any full wallet really.
But Bitcoin is really the slowest one to sync from the start as it has a lot of transactions and is the oldest.

True, just use a blockchain.info wallet, no need for download of the block chain.

but the online wallet not 100% safe.

Its not 100% safe but its pretty secure and hasnt had any real problems.  Do not use an exchange to hold your coins, ever.

I use blockchain.info as my online wallet.  I have a Yubi Key as a 2-factor authenticator so its pretty safe.
member
Activity: 70
Merit: 10
Check my CyberSecurity Shop
Any full wallet really.
But Bitcoin is really the slowest one to sync from the start as it has a lot of transactions and is the oldest.

True, just use a blockchain.info wallet, no need for download of the block chain.

but the online wallet not 100% safe.
full member
Activity: 193
Merit: 100
Any full wallet really.
But Bitcoin is really the slowest one to sync from the start as it has a lot of transactions and is the oldest.

True, just use a blockchain.info wallet, no need for download of the block chain.
member
Activity: 70
Merit: 10
Check my CyberSecurity Shop
I found this http://blockchain.litecoin.net/ is it safe and how can i use it? please
newbie
Activity: 21
Merit: 0
Any full wallet really.
But Bitcoin is really the slowest one to sync from the start as it has a lot of transactions and is the oldest.
legendary
Activity: 1736
Merit: 1029
thanks for the answer, does this apply also for litecoin-qt.

but if i create a new address before the download of the block it will receive coin, but i will not see them until the block downloaded is this right?

Applys to LTC wallet QT too.
legendary
Activity: 966
Merit: 1000
It will show up as pending but you wont be able to send it until you are in sync. With a block chain wallet you dont have to download the block chain and it will post in a couple min if not instantly.

I think the only lite coin wallet is QT but I am not sure
member
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thanks for the answer, does this apply also for litecoin-qt.

but if i create a new address before the download of the block it will receive coin, but i will not see them until the block downloaded is this right?
legendary
Activity: 966
Merit: 1000
If you are gonna spend them after you get them just use a blockchain.info wallet if you are gonna hoard them use a secure QT wallet or a paper wallet
newbie
Activity: 21
Merit: 0
member
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I saw a youtube video about bitcoin wallet and he said you can't see your bitcoin or send or receive until the bitcoin-qt download all the blocks.
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