I am using Blochain.info for checking my transactions quite often and I did not have any problem there. All was as expected.
I have no personal experience with their wallet, but they got bad reputation and I will not use it. As I try to stay away from Web wallet services (or put just small amount there).
It`s good to have some other Blockchain services available.
Topic: Is blockchain.info still good to go? (Read 1682 times)
It doesn't even say 'Down For Maintenance' now, it's bringing up an 'Error 521 - Web Server Is Down message.
at least the app is working again for me. but very very slow...
It doesn't even say 'Down For Maintenance' now, it's bringing up an 'Error 521 - Web Server Is Down message.
Yep, a
from me too.* * *
I hereby RESCIND my endorsement that blockchain.info's wallet is reasonably good.
Blockchain has often had issues, but I was lulled into accepting them as a quality wallet host based on recent (until today) performance.
The fact that they are still down after so many hours (and hence non-availability of wallets hosted there) is UNACCEPTABLE.
When they are up, I am moving my thankfully low balance somewhere else.
there are much better alternatives.
I'd recommend to use electrum or ninkip2p (great mobile app)
I'd recommend to use electrum or ninkip2p (great mobile app)
nowadays i am using blockr.io more than blockchain.info as they seem to be far more stable so far. blockchain.info has not been fixing important bugs for quite a long time.
there are much better alternatives.
I'd recommend to use electrum or ninkip2p (great mobile app)
I'd recommend to use electrum or ninkip2p (great mobile app)
This website is still my favorite when it comes to checking out if a transaction went thought or not simply because im used to the layout and find the colors nice and it's understandable. Can you still trust that the info shown here is up to date? because I remember some problems happened with this website in the pass.
Their explorer is too much problem even their wallet too. but recently I used their block explorer is not have issue yet. the important thing is stay away from their wallet. better to choose other.
You can use blocktrail.com block explorer.
For me its a no. Blockchain.info has proved to be incompetent when it comes to security. Heck, they didn't even test the script before pushing out an update. Even though it is fixed, there is still a risk of them repeating it again. You should go with wallets like greenaddress.it.
I think blockchain.info is still good. Blockexplorer is still good most of the time, as with other blockexplorers. You shouldn't trust any one explorer anyway. I still have my mobile wallet on there and I think it's solid if you keep your computer free from malware.
blockchain.info is good to go, they are improving the site in a good way.
i have my trust in them
i have my trust in them
^^^ I would go with this. ^^^
I had a few issues with blockchain.info's wallet maybe a bit over a year ago, but they were settled with their staff fairly quickly and completely. The site seems to have improved. The convenience is excellent.
Nonetheless I only keep small sums there at blockchain.info. Larger amounts in my hardware wallets.
EDIT: See my post (next page), I withdraw my blockchain.info endorsement...
Since the official page here https://bitcoin.org/en/choose-your-wallet
Has removed the blockchain.info wallet if i were you I would not continue using them.
You have many good other choices, if you like web wallets then i would suggest to move to coinbase.
They don't provide private keys but you can sign bitcoin messages and they cover the transaction fees.
Has removed the blockchain.info wallet if i were you I would not continue using them.
You have many good other choices, if you like web wallets then i would suggest to move to coinbase.
They don't provide private keys but you can sign bitcoin messages and they cover the transaction fees.
Last time I checked it, blockchain.info was there.. I didn't notice this till now but what is the reason for being removed?
Return to OP: i still think blockchain.info is the best but sometimes when there is an attack and I got errors then i use an alternative service like blocktrail.
News article with some more details on the removal:
http://insidebitcoins.com/news/the-blockchain-wallet-should-you-stay-or-should-you-go/27223
Hope blockchain.info recover from this situation, i really like that service
Since the official page here https://bitcoin.org/en/choose-your-wallet
Has removed the blockchain.info wallet if i were you I would not continue using them.
You have many good other choices, if you like web wallets then i would suggest to move to coinbase.
They don't provide private keys but you can sign bitcoin messages and they cover the transaction fees.
Has removed the blockchain.info wallet if i were you I would not continue using them.
You have many good other choices, if you like web wallets then i would suggest to move to coinbase.
They don't provide private keys but you can sign bitcoin messages and they cover the transaction fees.
Last time I checked it, blockchain.info was there.. I didn't notice this till now but what is the reason for being removed?
Return to OP: i still think blockchain.info is the best but sometimes when there is an attack and I got errors then i use an alternative service like blocktrail.
News article with some more details on the removal:
http://insidebitcoins.com/news/the-blockchain-wallet-should-you-stay-or-should-you-go/27223
blockchain.info is good to go, they are improving the site in a good way.
i have my trust in them
i have my trust in them
Stay away from it. Seriously.
Why would you say that? It's a pretty great block explorer, except their wallet service seems to have a few complaints against them. I'm not quite sure about the issues mentioned in the OP, but all of the transactions seem to be pretty accurate so far.
Stay away from it. Seriously.
Why would you say that? It's a pretty great block explorer, except their wallet service seems to have a few complaints against them. I'm not quite sure about the issues mentioned in the OP, but all of the transactions seem to be pretty accurate so far.
I don't know, I am used to their block explorer. Even today, first I go there and then if I see that something makes no sense, I cross check with other explorers.
Of course, I am talking about block explorer. Their wallet is terrible and I advise people in all thread not to use it.
Of course, I am talking about block explorer. Their wallet is terrible and I advise people in all thread not to use it.
Nope just don't use it for anything either as a wallet or as a block explorer. If you want an alternative for block-explorer use blocktrail or blockr(multiple crypto-currency support) , and for wallet use electrum it doesn't require you to download the whole blockchain.
Since the official page here https://bitcoin.org/en/choose-your-wallet
Has removed the blockchain.info wallet if i were you I would not continue using them.
You have many good other choices, if you like web wallets then i would suggest to move to coinbase.
They don't provide private keys but you can sign bitcoin messages and they cover the transaction fees.
Has removed the blockchain.info wallet if i were you I would not continue using them.
You have many good other choices, if you like web wallets then i would suggest to move to coinbase.
They don't provide private keys but you can sign bitcoin messages and they cover the transaction fees.
Last time I checked it, blockchain.info was there.. I didn't notice this till now but what is the reason for being removed?
Return to OP: i still think blockchain.info is the best but sometimes when there is an attack and I got errors then i use an alternative service like blocktrail.
If you only want a reliable block explorer you could use https://www.blocktrail.com/BTC or also use blockchain.info and cross reference the results of both explorers to assure the information they provide is reliable. I prefer the look and feel of blockchain.info but blocktrail is a perfectly good alternative, even if it's not as aesthetically pleasing.
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