Guys, what's the best Bitcoin wallet for PC these days? - page 3.

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Quote from: Outhue on November 30, 2023, 12:26:49 AM

I will rather go with Electrum wallet, because I don't want to download and sync the whole blockchain data, that's going to be costly for someone with limited internet data, with Electrum wallet there is no need, and it's a non-custodial wallet too.

What do you mean? There is no need to download the whole blockchain for any wallet. You must download the whole blockchain if you want to connect to your own node, which is not a must in order for it to work, but it is a must if you want to be private and don't share address data with another one's node. I understand the limited internet data or the disk space issue, but I would go for a node no matter how many days it would take to sync the chain.

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I will rather go with Electrum wallet, because I don't want to download and sync the whole blockchain data, that's going to be costly for someone with limited internet data, with Electrum wallet there is no need, and it's a non-custodial wallet too.

The safety of your wallet depends on how you secured its private key or phrases, make sure that you don't share it with anyone, keep it offline in a safe location, avoid cloud storage and email account.

Just so you know, hardware wallet is still much safer than PC wallets and smartphone crypto wallets, if you have some money you should order for a hardware wallet.

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You can use electrum but if you want to be super safe you will need to do a cold storage type of setup. Basically take an old laptop you never use , take out the blue tooth and WiFi adapter inside it, install electrum on both your online and offline PC.

What you do is make a wallet on the offline Pc and use it as a watching address on the online PC. When you want to make a transaction, make a transaction on the online Pc and then send it by usb physically to the offline Pc to sign and then back to the online Pc to broadcast.

Go on YouTube or go to electrum threads and it will teach you how to do this. It’s free pretty much since you probably got an old laptop somewhere.

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Quote from: Onyeeze on November 28, 2023, 06:56:11 PM

some said its non custodial wallet that is more good for someone to keep the bitcoin so that the person will not have a missing coin for his wallet, because I do hear that some people do misplaced their bitcoin in the wallet and I began to think how possible its for someone to loss he or her bitcoin in her wallet, maybe some of the wallet lacks a security and that is why many people do recommend a wallet that you can not penetrate to its security, that means none custodial wallet is also an Electrum wallet, if I'm mistaken someone should correct, I stand to be corrected because we are still learning

If by missing of bitcoin you mean the wallet is hacked then you’re correct even with a non custodial wallet that gives you your key or seed phrase you can still lose your funds. One of the easiest ways of losing funds while using a wallet is by saving your keys or seed on online places like password mangers or email, or storing your funds on device that goes online always (always connected to the internet) this way you can easily expose your keys or seeds to hackers either through phishing or malware. Another example is when storing it offline you store it in a place where it could get exposed once another person gets access to the seed phrase or key they have access to wallet.

Quote from: BABY SHOES on November 29, 2023, 06:30:55 AM

Yes Eletcrum is windows user friendly, my OS uses both to see some transactions received from signature campaigns but for real BTC investment then use hardware (trezor) so one day I will move from electrum to hardware for security.

Yes for long term bitcoin holding you can simply use cold wallet like Trezor. But electrum it self can be set up to be like an hardware wallets that is when you airgapped them. The device used must have not touch the the internet before and would never do that. This way you can have a wallet as equal as the hardware wallets if it is set up properly

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Quote from: randomcash on November 28, 2023, 03:15:25 PM

I'm looking for something that's safe of course.
Working with Windows.

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So here's mine.

PC/Bitcoin
•Electrum

Multi-coins(chain based)
•Metamask
•Trustwallet

As long it would be non custodial and you do have the possession of its keys.

Hardware wallet
•Tangem

Reminders: No matter how good those wallets are, or you do possess its keys it would be totally useless
if you arent that mindful or careless with your phrase or keys then you are really that still in risks.
Sometimes people are way too careless with their keys, its neither they had forgotten or simply they had just been exposed into other people.
They would really be just become that mindful when the damage has been done already.

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Quote from: Zaguru12 on November 28, 2023, 03:17:18 PM

There’s the electrum wallet which is one of the best software available. But if you’re looking for something safe then I will advise you go for something like a cold wallet either the hardware wallets or an airgapped wallet. An airgapped wallet can be set up with electrum but be sure that the device has never come online before and would not. It is also worth mentioning that window OS are not much advisable compared to Linux because of malware issues usually too frequent with Windows.

another good PC wallet for bitcoin is the bitcoin core; which is suitable for privacy sake and sparrow wallet

I agree with the hardware wallet route, particularly Trezor accessed via their Web App,
there is also a downloadable desktop app too.

I know everyone has vouched for Electrum but I think a Trezor offers a bit more flexibility
in that the wallet is portable and nothing is actually stored on the PC eventhough accessing
the wallet is through the desktop.

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Quote from: BABY SHOES on November 29, 2023, 06:30:55 AM

As for Bluewallet wallet it is only for android OS and IOS not available for desktop version, while OP is looking for windows version then it is better electrum.

This is not true, BlueWallet is a desktop wallet, but it is available on MacOS, though it is not available on windows, and like you said it is available on mobile for both Android and IOS.

Quote from: bitzizzix on November 29, 2023, 12:45:30 PM

Electrum Wallet also has a lot of additional security features to keep the Bitcoins I own safe, and this makes it one of the most secure software wallets out there, in my opinion.

Electrum wallet is self custodial and a well reviewed open source wallet, making it a recommended option to hold BTC, but take note that your wallet is only as secure as the device that you use it on, meaning if you use your Electrum wallet in an unsafe environment, your funds are prone to hacking. Electrum also has features such as setting up a multisig wallet or extending your seed phrase with a passphrase for better security of your funds.

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Quote from: Mia Chloe on November 28, 2023, 03:37:07 PM

Why not change your operating system to Linux it is better due to the fact that it is more open source than windows.

Electrum would be a great wallet to use as mentioned by Charles-Tim. Since the matter of security cannot be over emphasized I suggest you make that your PC setup an air gapped one to reduce chances of hack especially if the amount of Bitcoin you are hodling is large

Do this. Buy a cheap laptop like this

https://www.ebay.com/itm/256107606309?

open it. load this program

https://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/

do not open it
until you unplug the lap top from the internet.

then find the windows key copy the key on paper and photo the key with your cell phone.

then you can fully reinstall a completely new windows on the ssd.

put in the key and you have clean windows. I personally would open and pull that ssd and drop in a new ssd.

not sure if this laptop is a sata ssd or an m2 ssd.

I would then load linux to it.

Think of that laptop as a high end wallet. but cost is well under 200 bucks.

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Quote from: PeRo on November 29, 2023, 09:40:41 AM

I would vouch for Electrum on this as well.

A very light wallet, memory wise and also fast and easy to use. I think it's quite popular and well-known so you wouldn't make a mistake choosing Electrum
Of course you have many good alternatives but my expereience with Electrum was good and I think it has everything you need.

Yes, I use them too, besides the ones you mentioned. Electrum Wallet also has a lot of additional security features to keep the Bitcoins I own safe, and this makes it one of the most secure software wallets out there, in my opinion.
And Electrum wallet is very popular and most people use Electrum, but it all depends on the comfort and security they use and also what they need because there are many other good ones besides Electrum which I think is the best.

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Quote from: Asiska02 on November 29, 2023, 07:02:49 AM

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Quote from: Mate2237 on November 28, 2023, 05:16:57 PM

Most people now are using Centralized exchange to receive pay and trade.

Anyone using a custodial wallet to store their funds doesn't understand BTC and how it should be used, not to talk of the risks in using a custodial wallet to store funds, i guess people do not just learn.

Many people know about it but you can’t convince all. Some people are use to been negligence of their funds, while some see it as a bearable risk to be taken, it is definitely a risk not to be taken. It doesn’t spell well about a bitcoin professional, or someone claiming to know well about bitcoin. Prevention is always and will always be better than cure.

those who still hold Bitcoin and other assets on exchanges are beginners. or maybe there is a need for trading in a short time. I'm sure to this day there are still traders who do it. but those who are experienced will of course withdraw their assets to their personal wallet after completing their needs on the exchange.

now I use Electrum on my PC. It is quite light and very easy to operate. I have tried several wallets but I think Electrum is the most suitable for me.
but I'm sure some people still use wallets such as Trust Wallet or Safepal which have a relationship with an exchange.

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Quote from: Mia Chloe on November 28, 2023, 03:37:07 PM

Why not change your operating system to Linux it is better due to the fact that it is more open source than windows.

Electrum would be a great wallet to use as mentioned by Charles-Tim. Since the matter of security cannot be over emphasized I suggest you make that your PC setup an air gapped one to reduce chances of hack especially if the amount of Bitcoin you are hodling is large

The problem with that is OP needs to set up the whole environment for Linux right? And if OP doesn't have the basic knowledge about Linux then he's going to have a problem. Although I do agree that Electrum is the best one to use for PC and that air gap would be a necessity. Also, OP needs to understand that the PC should be brand new because you never know what's lurking in that 2nd hand PC that you've brought online or wherever you've bought that PC.

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I would vouch for Electrum on this as well.

A very light wallet, memory wise and also fast and easy to use. I think it's quite popular and well-known so you wouldn't make a mistake choosing Electrum
Of course you have many good alternatives but my expereience with Electrum was good and I think it has everything you need.

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Quote from: Mate2237 on November 28, 2023, 05:16:57 PM

Guy Electrum is best for all the devices to save Bitcoin but the transaction fee is one trying to discourage people to use it. Most people now are using Centralized exchange to receive pay and trade.

I understand your plight and why people go ahead and store their funds on centralized exchanges. It is better to wait for your transaction to be confirmed while using a non-custodian wallet than receiving funds or storing funds in a centralized exchange because you want to run away from high transaction fees. It is just better to wait than fall victim of losing your funds to a centralized exchange.

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Quote from: Mate2237 on November 28, 2023, 05:16:57 PM

Most people now are using Centralized exchange to receive pay and trade.

Anyone using a custodial wallet to store their funds doesn't understand BTC and how it should be used, not to talk of the risks in using a custodial wallet to store funds, i guess people do not just learn.

Many people know about it but you can’t convince all. Some people are use to been negligence of their funds, while some see it as a bearable risk to be taken, it is definitely a risk not to be taken. It doesn’t spell well about a bitcoin professional, or someone claiming to know well about bitcoin. Prevention is always and will always be better than cure.

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Quote from: Mate2237 on November 28, 2023, 05:16:57 PM

Guy Electrum is best for all the devices to save Bitcoin but the transaction fee is one trying to discourage people to use it. Most people now are using Centralized exchange to receive pay and trade. Bluewallet will also be a good one to use though I have not used it but in most of the the books and articles I have read it is bluewallet that they are using for example. But the most popular desktop wallet is Electrum.

Electrum is a beginners friendly app or software.

Maybe those who use exchange wallets to receive salary from signatures or trading want to easily cash out to fiat then they use exchanges, but if for long-term investment then avoid exchanges it will be dangerous if the exchange gets problems in the future.

Yes Eletcrum is windows user friendly, my OS uses both to see some transactions received from signature campaigns but for real BTC investment then use hardware (trezor) so one day I will move from electrum to hardware for security.

As for Bluewallet wallet it is only for android OS and IOS not available for desktop version, while OP is looking for windows version then it is better electrum.

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Quote from: Onyeeze on November 28, 2023, 06:56:11 PM

some said its non custodial wallet that is more good for someone to keep the bitcoin so that the person will not have a missing coin for his wallet

Using a self custodial wallet does not automatically mean that your funds are safe, and it is worth mentioning that there are so many self custodial wallets that are not recommended, for example: Trust wallet or Atomic wallet, asides from being self custodial, you should make sure your wallet has an open source code.

Quote from: Onyeeze on November 28, 2023, 06:56:11 PM

because I do hear that some people do misplaced their bitcoin in the wallet and I began to think how possible its for someone to loss he or her bitcoin in her wallet, maybe some of the wallet lacks a security and that is why many people do recommend a wallet that you can not penetrate to its security,

There is no 100% security, your funds will be better secured if you have good opsec and store it in a safe enviroment. If you use a recommended wallet online or in an unsafe enviroment, your funds in it is still prone to hacking.

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Quote from: randomcash on November 28, 2023, 03:15:25 PM

I'm looking for something that's safe of course.
Working with Windows.

Just use a wallet that people have been using for a long time. Electrum is one of the wallets that used by people here since 2011. Electrum also has a special board here which you can ask for anything problem there. I used electrum since I was registered here, and keep my bitcoin (from signature) there without a problem. Just follow what people suggest such as How to Safely Download and Verify Electrum, then, you will be save.

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Quote from: randomcash on November 28, 2023, 03:15:25 PM

I'm looking for something that's safe of course.
Working with Windows.

Thanks

I have read so many concerning bitcoin and when a question of this kind comes concerning a preferable wallet that can be use to keep your bitcoin, some said its non custodial wallet that is more good for someone to keep the bitcoin so that the person will not have a missing coin for his wallet, because I do hear that some people do misplaced their bitcoin in the wallet and I began to think how possible its for someone to loss he or her bitcoin in her wallet, maybe some of the wallet lacks a security and that is why many people do recommend a wallet that you can not penetrate to its security, that means none custodial wallet is also an Electrum wallet, if I'm mistaken someone should correct, I stand to be corrected because we are still learning

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Electrum wallet still works perfectly fine for most users that just wants to keep the basic functionality of a wallet without having to download the whole blockchain. Your wallet is only as secure as your device, and if you use your device for something that is questionable security-wise, then you are asking for your wallet to be compromised. Better use a device that you don't download a lot of stuff and keep it there. Also, use a strong password for your wallet file, too, for it to not be compromised should someone else get your file through any means.

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At the top of every section, you see the "News" side of this page and it says Bitcoin core's latest version. That's already one.

Next is another famous wallet which is Electrum. Now, the struggle of other newbies is they don't download from the official website. An advise is to visit bitcoin.org and from there, the official website is written if you don't know it yet.

If you'll search through google, make sure you check the correct spelling and letters.

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I see a lot of forum members are recommending electrum and it is very understandable. I've been using Electrum for several years now, I have to say that it is a reliable PC wallet. the only issue I had with it was sometimes it would not open despite the task manager showing that it was running, but that was in the past and the issue has now been fixed(the issue was I didn't update my electrum to the newest version for a while).

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