Topic: (POLL) Which wallet do you think is best with the best features? - page 3. (Read 3462 times)

I have tried Blockchain, Electrum, Mycelium and Armory but they all have a same risk of losing your keys whenever a device is factory restored. And due to my forgetful nature I may also forget where I hid their corresponding backup keys.

Thus to prevent complications, I ordered a Ledger Wallet where one can securely initiate and validate a transaction either with the "second factor authentication card" or by "smartphone pairing".

In any case my device needs a reset, I can easily import my previous wallet just by entering a set of passphrase. (provided during initial setup)

Moreover if someone steals that ledger he can't do anything since he'll try brute forcing the password and right after 3rd attempt the wallet will erase every keys that were associated before.

Now isn't that secure enough?

+1 airbitz

+1

As far as I know Bitcoin Core (or XT) are the only wallets that do not relly on some 3rd parties so if you are serious about the whole crypto deal you should realy not look into any other wallets.

Go to https://bitcoin.org/en/getting-started. Pick choose your wallet and then look at the different wallets for different platforms. Airbitz is under Mobile, Android and iOS.

I think Mycelium is the best, because it's very simple and easy to use on my smartphone. And also because some Bitcoin wallet is not compatible with my phone
And I also like Blockchain.info, but this wallet is too mainstream for me

I love blockchain.info as they are easy to use and also i think with almost every feature needed for a bitcoin wallet like cold storage address, sign and verify message etc. I am only using this one till now.

We're talking about Bitcoin here, you can charge back on paypal. For blockchain.info, 2FA may work what if they use the login information to attempt a log in immediately after you keyed it in? Desktop wallets are equally vulnerable if the user don't verify the signature of the program. If you are connecting to the download/wallet server with unsecured WIFI, you can be vulnerable if the attacker uses SSL strip and if your browser/website doesn't protect you from such attacks.

about phising not only in blockchain dude, paypal also experience it
all the wallet have risks, you must have additional security for it

Bitcoin Core has the best features for me. I only need to be able to send and receive transactions, and also signing messages. That for me is all I need.

Other.. Multibit

I've only used coinbase so far, there's not much on it but I haven't had any issues with it so far.

I'm pretty satisfied, it's really easy to use and user friendly for people who are new to bitcoin.

I have a couple of wallets between coinsbase and blockchain and of course an offline wallet.

If you have some bitcoins I'd highly suggest to get an offline wallet.

Your list has not the name of the best in all wallet. Is a web one and its name is Coinbase. I don't know if has leave this wallet out intentionally (because it is impossible that you have not hears about that) or for another aim. But below I will give some data who make it the only in its kind.

Is the wallet of more than 2.8 million customers from all over the world. 98% of customer funds are stored offline. Offline storage provides an important security measure against theft or loss. They distribute bitcoin geographically in safe deposit boxes and vaults around the world. The sensitive data that would normally reside on their servers are disconnected entirely from the internet. Drives and paper backups are distributed geographically in safe deposit boxes and vaults around the world.

Naturally exist 2 step verification. I use Authy and have not necessity to wait for the code from the automated machine or their server. I open my Authy of my smartphone and the code is generated there and is read when I open the application. So no delay in waiting the arrive of code in your cell like in other similar cases of 2 step verification.

Store your own private keys. You can create a multisig vault in minutes, just like you would a regular vault or wallet. The difference is that you're in total control of your private keys. You control the majority of the keys. Keys are created and encrypted in the browser. Send bitcoin with ease using only your password. Buy bitcoin directly into the vault. Invite up to 5 co-signers to a group vault.

Coinbase is insured against employee theft and hacking in an amount that exceeds the average value of online bitcoin it holds at any given time. Specifically, Coinbase's insurance policy would respond in the event that bitcoin stored in Coinbase was lost or stolen as a result of a breach of our physical security, cyber security, or as a result of employee theft. Coinbase has held this insurance since November 2013 with highly rated carriers (S&P rating of A+ or A.M. Best Rating of A XV or higher).

You can buy and sell bitcoin within your wallets with the best possible prices. This service is offered for the moment in only for 36 countries. Soon hope to be others added.

Actually with GreenAddress you have the option to validate via SPV on GreenBits (on by default) and via Electrum servers on the Chrome or Cordova apps (on by default). With GreenBits you can even connect to your own node, including via Tor Onion bitcoin nodes

I mainly use coinbase as my online wallet but I might try something else and look into some of these you guys suggested.

I like to keep my mind open and look into different options.

I'm happy with Blockchain.info as my main wallet but I also have 3 different others.

I keep 4 different wallets in total.

Hello LuckyYOU

Blockchain.info is not really that secure. You should make sure that you do not keep the bulk of you bitcoins there as they have had some issues in the past. Also i personally have had a few error messages when accessing the website, but i think this downtime is due to too much traffic where the CDN can not cope.

It is OK for a quick and easy set up of an online wallet, but you should always have the bulk of your coins offline preferable in a paper wallet.

In terms if the POLL it looks like Mycelium and Armory are the top choices so far, but my vote still goes to myelium, i may switch over to electrum as there does seem to be extra features that look quite promising.

Cheers

Hello unamis76

I found armory very resource hungry as well, Does it not require you to download the whole blockchain? I generally like lightweight wallets, preferably something that can be used on your mobile device.

If you have a lot of storage i think armory is good for you, maybe if you are a developer?

Cheers

Hello odolvlobo

I have not heard of airbitz. Are they a new company as i have never heard anyone mention them?

Cheers

Hello otomatis

I have had quite a few issues with xapo. I did try ad register but it just has a buffering screen and would not let me register, i am not sure what is wrong?

Cheers