id go for desktop
Same here, have control over your coin feels much better..
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Same here, have control over your coin feels much better..
id go for desktop
You may put a small quantity of coins in an online wallet that you use daily, but preserve all the remaining in an offline wallet.
Bitcoin Core is the way to go. You contribute one active node to the network. That's very important to the whole btc network.
If everybody runs a lightweight wallet, the network's gonna be more vulnerable.
That is only if you port forward 8333 TCP on your router. Most beginners don't bother to do that to become a full node. The network have no use for nodes which goes down often, network needs nodes which are stable and have high uptime. If everybody runs a lightweight wallet, the network's gonna be more vulnerable.
Have been using online wallet and no problem so far..
I prefer online wallet wallet than desktops, due to more flexible wallet online, look more familiar and easy to use, only need a stable internet connection to use it, and of course more to have a high level of security compared to desktop wallet, hopefully this can last longer ... 
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Bitcoin Core is the way to go. You contribute one active node to the network. That's very important to the whole btc network.
If everybody runs a lightweight wallet, the network's gonna be more vulnerable.
If everybody runs a lightweight wallet, the network's gonna be more vulnerable.
Very true, but lightweight wallets do play an important role to new bitcoin users.
It will be extremely hard to get new users to try bitcoin if they must first download 25 GB data and wait for hours (if not days) for the initial sync.
I think now it is way over 25 GB. In next update, 9.10 , this will be fixed.
~~MZ~~
Bitcoin Core is the way to go. You contribute one active node to the network. That's very important to the whole btc network.
If everybody runs a lightweight wallet, the network's gonna be more vulnerable.
If everybody runs a lightweight wallet, the network's gonna be more vulnerable.
Very true, but lightweight wallets do play an important role to new bitcoin users.
It will be extremely hard to get new users to try bitcoin if they must first download 25 GB data and wait for hours (if not days) for the initial sync.
Bitcoin Core is the way to go. You contribute one active node to the network. That's very important to the whole btc network.
If everybody runs a lightweight wallet, the network's gonna be more vulnerable.
If everybody runs a lightweight wallet, the network's gonna be more vulnerable.
Never store your bitcoin on a place that you don't have the private keys.
Blockchain.info or desktop wallets are alright, but the best option (in terms of security) is to get yourself an offline wallet.
Blockchain.info or desktop wallets are alright, but the best option (in terms of security) is to get yourself an offline wallet.
I'm new into crypto currency and was wondering which wallet I should use in terms of security.
I prefer desktop wallet then online, but make sure you have some anti-virus and scan if it has trojan...
Hmm, this one caught my attention as I am using just free anti-virus and this would mean I only have limited protection. Now, would this require some programming knowledge? OMG, I hate being a noob but not even sure what open source is.
sounds good to me, but as you may know, windows is more accessible (at least, from where I am). Anyways, thanks for the great input.
I'm new into crypto currency and was wondering which wallet I should use in terms of security.
I prefer desktop wallet then online, but make sure you have some anti-virus and scan if it has trojan...
Hmm, this one caught my attention as I am using just free anti-virus and this would mean I only have limited protection. Now, would this require some programming knowledge? OMG, I hate being a noob but not even sure what open source is.
Having some programming knowledge does help but what you really need is a clean desktop that is free from trojan. Just don't download anything silly and you should be fine..
That means I should invest on some good anti-virus then.
cheers
I prefer online Blockchain.info
Easy,fast,secure
Easy,fast,secure
I'm new into crypto currency and was wondering which wallet I should use in terms of security.
I prefer desktop wallet then online, but make sure you have some anti-virus and scan if it has trojan...
Hmm, this one caught my attention as I am using just free anti-virus and this would mean I only have limited protection. Now, would this require some programming knowledge? OMG, I hate being a noob but not even sure what open source is.
I'm new into crypto currency and was wondering which wallet I should use in terms of security.
I prefer desktop wallet then online, but make sure you have some anti-virus and scan if it has trojan...
Hmm, this one caught my attention as I am using just free anti-virus and this would mean I only have limited protection. Now, would this require some programming knowledge? OMG, I hate being a noob but not even sure what open source is.
Having some programming knowledge does help but what you really need is a clean desktop that is free from trojan. Just don't download anything silly and you should be fine..
I'm new into crypto currency and was wondering which wallet I should use in terms of security.
I prefer desktop wallet then online, but make sure you have some anti-virus and scan if it has trojan...
Hmm, this one caught my attention as I am using just free anti-virus and this would mean I only have limited protection. Now, would this require some programming knowledge? OMG, I hate being a noob but not even sure what open source is.
How is block chain diffrent?
Like an offline wallet, you have full access to your wallet incl. private keys.
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Blockchain.info uses industry standard AES encryption to protect your wallet from thieves and hackers. The amazing part is the encryption is all done within your browser, before it is saved on our servers, so not even we have access to your account!
My Wallet builds on the security of bitcoin by providing a host of features to help you keep your money safe including Paper Wallets, Offline Transactions, https:// and Remote Backups.
My Wallet builds on the security of bitcoin by providing a host of features to help you keep your money safe including Paper Wallets, Offline Transactions, https:// and Remote Backups.
~~MZ~~
At the moment, Im using blockchain and has no problem using it. I've already set up my desktop wallet and just saving more btc before transferring into it. One more concern is what will happen if my pc gets corrupted?
One of bitcoin's selling point is decentralized trust - you don't have to trust anybody.
If you have an online wallet, you need to trust the service provider.
If you have an online wallet, you need to trust the service provider.
Online is more flexible, desktop is (with some cautions) more secure
Online wallet and desktop wallet is dangerous, offline wallet is the best..
Comb. of onlines and electrum + paper wallets of course.
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