Which bitcoin wallet is the safest and the most convenient?

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Quote from: coinplus on September 18, 2015, 01:20:53 AM

Safest bitcoin wallets : If you can have your private keys, then they are basically safer to use. The safty of a wallet is based on your encryption password only.
Convenient wallets : Bitcoin core, Electrum and Multibit from my experience.

I agree with you.
Safety of a wallet is not in it's coding. It's depends on the security password we are using. The higher encryption the safet is more stronger.
Easy navigation and pleasant looks are making convenient wallets.

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Quote from: Sir_lagsalot on October 16, 2015, 11:37:23 PM

Quote from: Tom Walton on August 15, 2015, 07:05:22 AM

Hi all. I'm a novice on this forum. I want to know which Bitcoin wallet is the safest and the most convenient at the same time?
I've heard good feedbacks about Armory but as I understood it works only with Bitcoin-Qt. But Bitcoin-Qt weighs more than 30GB... Is it worth of this? Huh

Perhaps someone can share better variants and explain why - I would be very grateful for recommendations.

Coinbase would be the most convenient, as they pay your transaction fee.

i agree about that, however storing your bitcoins in an exchange site isnt safe as you dont have the full control over your private key. we dont know but any exchange site can say they are hacked and their users can doing nothing if that happens

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Quote from: TTMNewsMJ on October 16, 2015, 07:56:23 AM

Blockchain.info
This is one of the most safest wallet.

why you're keep repeating this, online wallet are not the safest at all, and in the past blockchain.info was discovered with many holes in security

are you trying to scam people in soem way or what?

Yes mate, I second this! Online wallets altogether and especially blockchain.info wallet which is by far the worst and the buggiest out there shouldn't be used or should be used for extremely small amounts that you can afford to lose.

When you are using online wallets you are not in a sole control of you money and you are pretty much trusting third party to save your money. Keep this in mind, everybody that are using online wallets!

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Quote from: TTMNewsMJ on October 16, 2015, 07:56:23 AM

Blockchain.info
This is one of the most safest wallet.

why you're keep repeating this, online wallet are not the safest at all, and in the past blockchain.info was discovered with many holes in security

are you trying to scam people in some way or what?

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I'm was using blockchain.info and they were my favorite before but they had a downtime of around 1 day and I had my bitcoins locked in there, after that I started using electrum and it's working so far, not sure if it's the safest method to store bitcoins though.

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Quote from: Tom Walton on August 15, 2015, 07:05:22 AM

Hi all. I'm a novice on this forum. I want to know which Bitcoin wallet is the safest and the most convenient at the same time?
I've heard good feedbacks about Armory but as I understood it works only with Bitcoin-Qt. But Bitcoin-Qt weighs more than 30GB... Is it worth of this? Huh

Perhaps someone can share better variants and explain why - I would be very grateful for recommendations.

Coinbase would be the most convenient, as they pay your transaction fee. They also dont require you to log in all the time. I 2FA'd my transations, though.

I'd say a cold wallet would be the safest, as it is the most secure, besides a paper wallet. You cant really access a paper wallet easily, though...

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Blockchain.info
This is one of the most safest wallet.

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Safest bitcoin wallets : If you can have your private keys, then they are basically safer to use. The safty of a wallet is based on your encryption password only.
Convenient wallets : Bitcoin core, Electrum and Multibit from my experience.

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armory is one of the best though its also save to create an offline paper wallet and keep save copies of it in your safe or something like that

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Quote from: pooya87 on September 10, 2015, 01:37:26 AM

are you sure about this?

i didn't know about this feature prior to your post, so i searched and read this https://bitcoin.org/en/release/v0.11.0#block-file-pruning

reading this part

Code:

Block pruning is currently incompatible with running a wallet due to the fact that block data is used for rescanning the wallet and importing keys or addresses (which require a rescan.) 
However, running the wallet with block pruning will be supported in the near future, subject to those limitations.

i wonder , does this mean that it can not be used by people who want to use core as a wallet?

Whoops! Looks like you're right and those who want to run core as a wallet won't be able to do pruning mode for now. In any case, I guess it's already clear that core isn't the most convenient (it might be the mose useful, though).

Quote from: Amph on September 10, 2015, 02:10:01 AM

with any smartphone it's better to recommend the bitcoin client, which is something akin to core, for androind, it offer the best protectio for mobile

I think Amph is talking about Andreas Schildbach's Bitcoin Walet for Android.

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Quote from: Chabacano on September 09, 2015, 03:21:03 PM

Quote from: Tom Walton on August 15, 2015, 07:05:22 AM

Hi all. I'm a novice on this forum. I want to know which Bitcoin wallet is the safest and the most convenient at the same time?
I've heard good feedbacks about Armory but as I understood it works only with Bitcoin-Qt. But Bitcoin-Qt weighs more than 30GB... Is it worth of this? Huh

Perhaps someone can share better variants and explain why - I would be very grateful for recommendations.

I will recommend you MultiBit and Blockchain BitcoinWallet(Android Application). I use both because you can download your wallet at your cellphone. I like to have the control of my money without a pc.

with any smartphone it's better to recommend the bitcoin client, which is something akin to core, for androind, it offer the best protection for mobile

surely i won't bother with anything online, local stuff are simply more secure

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Quote from: tspacepilot on September 09, 2015, 10:49:25 AM

To you guys who are saying that core is very heavy with storage space, I believe the new version 0.11 now supports pruning mode, so the storage space shouldn't be as much of an issue as it used to be.

are you sure about this?

i didn't know about this feature prior to your post, so i searched and read this https://bitcoin.org/en/release/v0.11.0#block-file-pruning

reading this part

Code:

Block pruning is currently incompatible with running a wallet due to the fact that block data is used for rescanning the wallet and importing keys or addresses (which require a rescan.) 
However, running the wallet with block pruning will be supported in the near future, subject to those limitations.

i wonder , does this mean that it can not be used by people who want to use core as a wallet?

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Quote from: Chabacano on September 09, 2015, 03:21:03 PM

I will recommend you MultiBit and Blockchain BitcoinWallet(Android Application). I use both because you can download your wallet at your cellphone. I like to have the control of my money without a pc.

You know about the issues that blockchain.info android wallet had with using random.org for it's seed and basically giving the same address to everyone: http://arstechnica.com/security/2015/05/crypto-flaws-in-blockchain-android-app-sent-bitcoins-to-the-wrong-address/ (other discussions of this can be found on this very forum). I don't know if I'd recommend and app with a reputation like that.

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Quote from: Tom Walton on August 15, 2015, 07:05:22 AM

Hi all. I'm a novice on this forum. I want to know which Bitcoin wallet is the safest and the most convenient at the same time?
I've heard good feedbacks about Armory but as I understood it works only with Bitcoin-Qt. But Bitcoin-Qt weighs more than 30GB... Is it worth of this? Huh

Perhaps someone can share better variants and explain why - I would be very grateful for recommendations.

I will recommend you MultiBit and Blockchain BitcoinWallet(Android Application). I use both because you can download your wallet at your cellphone. I like to have the control of my money without a pc.

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Interesting reading for a newbie. Hope to learn more from you guys.

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To you guys who are saying that core is very heavy with storage space, I believe the new version 0.11 now supports pruning mode, so the storage space shouldn't be as much of an issue as it used to be.

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i have been using blockchain.info for a couple of months now and I like it. it was secure so far and I don't keep a lot there so I am not worried .

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Quote from: Herbert2020 on September 09, 2015, 09:59:14 AM

Quote from: yummyransom on September 09, 2015, 05:12:26 AM

If you want a fast and simple bitcoin wallet then I recommend you the multibit.

you should try Electrum , then you will never go back to multibit again

they have somewhat the same functionality, but after trying out both of them i prefer Electrum much more.

I am using Electrum partially, but I really need to see more updates and features before I start using it fully.

I just dont like that it uses so little entropy, I like my money very secure Sad

Just use bitcoin core, even though it's very heavy wallet & need sync with blockchain, your bitcoin will be more secure than use other wallets.

I dont like the core, i would use electrum, but I want to see more audits happening to the code.

And all major , critical bugs fixed, especially the random number generator audited . I dont want my k variable exposed when i send out coins.

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Quote from: Tom Walton on August 15, 2015, 07:05:22 AM

Hi all. I'm a novice on this forum. I want to know which Bitcoin wallet is the safest and the most convenient at the same time?
I've heard good feedbacks about Armory but as I understood it works only with Bitcoin-Qt. But Bitcoin-Qt weighs more than 30GB... Is it worth of this? Huh

Perhaps someone can share better variants and explain why - I would be very grateful for recommendations.

if you runing your wallet at PC multibit is best choice
if you use bitcoin everyday at mobile u can use mycellium
if u never use bitcoin, just for save it u can use paper wallet

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Quote from: Herbert2020 on September 09, 2015, 09:59:14 AM

Quote from: yummyransom on September 09, 2015, 05:12:26 AM

If you want a fast and simple bitcoin wallet then I recommend you the multibit.

you should try Electrum , then you will never go back to multibit again

they have somewhat the same functionality, but after trying out both of them i prefer Electrum much more.

I am using Electrum partially, but I really need to see more updates and features before I start using it fully.

I just dont like that it uses so little entropy, I like my money very secure Sad

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Quote from: yummyransom on September 09, 2015, 05:12:26 AM

If you want a fast and simple bitcoin wallet then I recommend you the multibit.

you should try Electrum , then you will never go back to multibit again

they have somewhat the same functionality, but after trying out both of them i prefer Electrum much more.

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If you want a fast and simple bitcoin wallet then I recommend you the multibit.

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I'm using mycelium wallet and I think it's the most safesr ,fastest and overall good wallet for storing the botcoins !!..

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blockchain of course ... Cool

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I would mention the bitcoin-core at the moment.

But who knows that`ll be a sudden change, once the bitcoin actually split and test how the xt reacts. And if theres a difference in transaction times.

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Quote from: lahm-44 on August 24, 2015, 02:07:23 PM

well it depends on what type of machine you are gonna work or use it in..like if you are using a pc then you have to select between a heavy or a light weight wallet..thay means bitcoin-qt or light wallets like armory,electry,hive etc etc..
I will suggest to use electrum wallet as it is convineant and smooth use with those transactions

Armory is not light weight wallet. Its heavy weight, ultra heavy weight.

The blockchain is like 73 GB, Armory builds another 40.6 GB of databases so it becomes 113.6 GB or burden.

Although I use Armory too (with Electrum), but its is becoming a real burden.

Quote from: Muhammed Zakir on August 23, 2015, 08:00:16 AM

I can not see any bugs but suggestions. Read ThomasV's post. He has addressed all your questions/statements. Electrum is pretty safe as a wallet.

I`ll just wait a few more releases before I start using it, for now Armory is good, I can wait 2-3 more years.

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well it depends on what type of machine you are gonna work or use it in..like if you are using a pc then you have to select between a heavy or a light weight wallet..thay means bitcoin-qt or light wallets like armory,electry,hive etc etc..
I will suggest to use electrum wallet as it is convineant and smooth use with those transactions

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Quote from: GrandmaJean on August 23, 2015, 08:35:14 AM

the safest wallet is definitely either paper wallet or hardware wallet as no one gets your private key and only you own it

what you are telling is correct but for that the user should be knowledgeable to use that safely because once if the paper wallet or hardware wallet get corrupt , lost, crashed or anything accidentally happens then he/she wont be able to get back the details and what ever he/she earned will be lost it

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the safest wallet is definitely either paper wallet or hardware wallet as no one gets your private key and only you own it

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Quote from: RealBitcoin on August 23, 2015, 05:51:19 AM

Quote from: michinzx on August 23, 2015, 03:33:49 AM

Quote from: Jeremycoin on August 15, 2015, 11:15:55 AM

Why does everyone keep asking about this question, can we just discuss it in a same topic. So please search any other topic that has the same question, before you asking it.
BTW I use Multibit, easy to use and lightweight. Grin

electrum is great too, and one thing it has over multibit is the ability to adjust the tx fee and also choose which addresses outputs are spent from.

Electrum has some issues, and perhaps some bugs too I already signalled in this thread:

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/bug-my-suggestions-to-improve-electrum-and-possible-bugs-detected-1152808

So i`m not FUD-ing but I think Electrum needs more development before we can use it safely.

I can not see any bugs but suggestions. Read ThomasV's post. He has addressed all your questions/statements. Electrum is pretty safe as a wallet.

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Quote from: michinzx on August 23, 2015, 03:33:49 AM

Quote from: Jeremycoin on August 15, 2015, 11:15:55 AM

Why does everyone keep asking about this question, can we just discuss it in a same topic. So please search any other topic that has the same question, before you asking it.
BTW I use Multibit, easy to use and lightweight. Grin

electrum is great too, and one thing it has over multibit is the ability to adjust the tx fee and also choose which addresses outputs are spent from.

Electrum has some issues, and perhaps some bugs too I already signalled in this thread:

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/bug-my-suggestions-to-improve-electrum-and-possible-bugs-detected-1152808

So i`m not FUD-ing but I think Electrum needs more development before we can use it safely.

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Quote from: Jeremycoin on August 15, 2015, 11:15:55 AM

Why does everyone keep asking about this question, can we just discuss it in a same topic. So please search any other topic that has the same question, before you asking it.
BTW I use Multibit, easy to use and lightweight. Grin

electrum is great too, and one thing it has over multibit is the ability to adjust the tx fee and also choose which addresses outputs are spent from.

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I am using MultiBit HD Grin

Fast, Simple and Secure and no need to download the entire blockchain Wink

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For me coinbase. I am customer of this bitcoin wallet since more two years. It is the most convenient because you don't pay fee in every transaction you do because all the fees are handled by coinbase. Is the safest because even if a web based wallet you have the key of your bitcoins so no one can stole those.

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Quote from: Possum577 on August 22, 2015, 11:57:59 PM

If you want convenient and safe, my recommendations would be Coinbase, Circle, or Xapo.

But here's a link that will help you find the right wallet based on your specific needs: https://bitcoin.org/en/choose-your-wallet

I am using Coinbase and Xapo online wallet is it good to keep my bitcoins collected through other faucets in this wallet for long time
if not please tell me the other option .

I saw some views about desktop wallet but my computer operating software get crashed mostly every month , then what should i do to save my bitcoins for a long time

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Blockchain.info is in my opinion the fastest and the most convenient and can be pretty safe in most conditions, using a secondary and 2FA with the account can make it secure IMO and if there server isn't down I think it can work fine with most people.

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Loose lips sink sigs!

If you want convenient and safe, my recommendations would be Coinbase, Circle, or Xapo.

But here's a link that will help you find the right wallet based on your specific needs: https://bitcoin.org/en/choose-your-wallet

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Quote from: ikydesu on August 15, 2015, 09:39:37 AM

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better use blockchain.info
I also use this time, but I do not know how much capacity Grin

Really? They have a lot problem with their security, for few months ago, a lot customers have a problem with it.
And recently: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/bug-satoshi-nakamoto-moving-his-coins-at-this-moment-1143759 they block explorer has been broken/BUG.

Well its easy to transfer bitcoin from there, and its more secure than electrum (online, not cold storage) wallet. But there is 3rd party risk of course.

So you have to weight in the risks and decide for yourself

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I can use several good wallets.

But for real bullet proof security you can use the Armory paper wallet.

You can choose between Armory and electrum.

For androids and mobile phones I consider Micellium to be the best.

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go for core, no mistake if you have enough bandwidth and resources

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safest and convenient: electrum

in terms of security vs convenience I'd go with ninkip2p. multisig wallet with desktop and mobile client and 2FA

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If you will be moving your funds often, why not to try Coinbase? I do not know why people is so mad at "annonymity", unless you will be buying drugs/anything illegal or live in a country with strong, absrud control over its population (China?).

If I were to stack BTC, I would use the core, original stuff is usually the best.

To those saying that 50 GB is not that much, well, average bandwidth here is 5 MB, it will take hours to download that thing... now consider countries with worse connections (there are, lots of them).

You're going to catch some flack for recommending Coinbase because a lot of the more experienced Bitcoin users have an issue with Coinbase holding the users private keys. If an individual does not possess their own private keys then technically they do not have control of their coins.

I personally recommend Coinbase to individuals who have never used Bitcoin before because it is very user friendly and the security is top notch. The vault feature is also something to look into as an additional security measure. Fun fact: you can also set up a multi-sig vault so that you have control over your own private keys! Wink

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You have several good wallets to use:

Blockchain, Ninki, micellium, multibit etc.

but if you want a real bullet proof wallet you should use a paper wallet or a Trezor wallet!

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Bitcoin Core is the safest of course. But it requires your HDD 45 Gb of data. If you want lightweight client check Multibit and Electrum.

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hardware wallet the best choice.
price not too expensive, no need to fear your bitcoin stolen, 100% bitcoin in your hands.

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myceliuym andriod app wallet is safe and easy to use.
this type wallet you can use anywhere and anytime when you need it. i am enjoy this wallet you can also enjoy this wallet. realy this app nice and lite app.

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If you will be moving your funds often, why not to try Coinbase? I do not know why people is so mad at "annonymity", unless you will be buying drugs/anything illegal or live in a country with strong, absrud control over its population (China?).

If I were to stack BTC, I would use the core, original stuff is usually the best.

To those saying that 50 GB is not that much, well, average bandwidth here is 5 MB, it will take hours to download that thing... now consider countries with worse connections (there are, lots of them).

Have you lived in a cave for the last few years?
Have you ever heard about Snowden?
Also, take a look at this:
http://www.un.org/Overview/rights.html#a12

If you want to throw away your basic human rights, go for it, but there are people out there, who take that serious.

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Why does everyone keep asking about this question, can we just discuss it in a same topic. So please search any other topic that has the same question, before you asking it.
BTW I use Multibit, easy to use and lightweight. Grin

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WOW. thanks for the link!

Quote from: LiteCoinGuy on August 15, 2015, 07:30:31 AM

Quote from: Tom Walton on August 15, 2015, 07:25:08 AM

I'm using Electrum at the moment - launched this wallet a day ago to pay an entrance fee on this forum.
But for future - as I understand it's not the safest wallet to collect BTC.

take a look on these hardware wallets too:

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/overview-bitcoin-hardware-wallets-secure-your-coins-899253

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Do not leave your BTC on exchange and online wallets for too long.

Best wallet is bitcoin core but for everyday use I would say Electrum or multibit HD.

It's good to have to remember only some words to have a pretty secure and reliable BTC wallet.

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Quote from: Tom Walton on August 15, 2015, 07:05:22 AM

Hi all. I'm a novice on this forum. I want to know which Bitcoin wallet is the safest and the most convenient at the same time?
I've heard good feedbacks about Armory but as I understood it works only with Bitcoin-Qt. But Bitcoin-Qt weighs more than 30GB... Is it worth of this? Huh

Perhaps someone can share better variants and explain why - I would be very grateful for recommendations.

SPV wallets or Lite wallets are the way to go if you are not looking for some node functionalities on your wallet. It is easy to use and also novice-friendly unlike the Bitcoin-QT wallet which is more of an advanced client targeted to the tech savvy people looking for some more functionalities. I'm using Electrum (though I have the QT installed in my machine too) as of this moment and so far I haven't encountered any problems with it.

Oh and one last word, as much as possible, stay away from online wallets.

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Quote from: Tom Walton on August 15, 2015, 07:05:22 AM

Hi all. I'm a novice on this forum. I want to know which Bitcoin wallet is the safest and the most convenient at the same time?
I've heard good feedbacks about Armory but as I understood it works only with Bitcoin-Qt. But Bitcoin-Qt weighs more than 30GB... Is it worth of this? Huh

Perhaps someone can share better variants and explain why - I would be very grateful for recommendations.

Actually blockchain needed for full validation wallets to work weighs more than 45GB as of now. But if you can afford to download it - then go for it.
Online wallets, and centralized wallets with simplified validation and online blockchain can fail (as seen recently), Bitcoin Core cannot.

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Quote from: Tom Walton on August 15, 2015, 07:25:08 AM

I'm using Electrum at the moment - launched this wallet a day ago to pay an entrance fee on this forum.
But for future - as I understand it's not the safest wallet to collect BTC.

take a look on these hardware wallets too:

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/overview-bitcoin-hardware-wallets-secure-your-coins-899253

I found this awhile back and got the ledger dual as it was cheap and very safe. Cheers litecoinguy

you are welcome.

bitcoin core is a good tool but it is not convenient.

so i would rather say that a user should use a hardware wallet or a service like Xapo to store the BTC.

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Quote from: flock123 on August 15, 2015, 09:13:26 AM

better use blockchain.info
I also use this time, but I do not know how much capacity Grin

Really? They have a lot problem with their security, for few months ago, a lot customers have a problem with it.
And recently: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/bug-satoshi-nakamoto-moving-his-coins-at-this-moment-1143759 they block explorer has been broken/BUG.

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better use blockchain.info
I also use this time, but I do not know how much capacity Grin

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safest: core
most convenient: electrum or multibit

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Quote from: Tom Walton on August 15, 2015, 07:05:22 AM

Hi all. I'm a novice on this forum. I want to know which Bitcoin wallet is the safest and the most convenient at the same time?
I've heard good feedbacks about Armory but as I understood it works only with Bitcoin-Qt. But Bitcoin-Qt weighs more than 30GB... Is it worth of this? Huh

Perhaps someone can share better variants and explain why - I would be very grateful for recommendations.

Well it also depends on your holdings. For example, if you have more than 10 BTCs, I would recommend that you get yourself a Trezor. This is by far the safest option out there, of course if you trust ghe developers, but they have already proven themselves! It's on sale for $99 at the moment!

If your holdings are smaller, than use core, electrum or multibit! Stay away from online wallets!

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Normally I would recommend against using any of the online wallets (especially in case if you are owning more than BTC10). That said, Blockchain.info is the best online wallet available out there right now. But be really careful in storing your coins with them. Create two strong passwords (main password and transaction password), and take regular backups.

lottery248

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beware of your keys.

www.blockchain.info

my favourite wallet, since it has the full node features without synchronising with the network.
wat about u

15Lemon714

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Quote from: LiteCoinGuy on August 15, 2015, 07:30:31 AM

Quote from: Tom Walton on August 15, 2015, 07:25:08 AM

I'm using Electrum at the moment - launched this wallet a day ago to pay an entrance fee on this forum.
But for future - as I understand it's not the safest wallet to collect BTC.

take a look on these hardware wallets too:

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/overview-bitcoin-hardware-wallets-secure-your-coins-899253

I found this awhile back and got the ledger dual as it was cheap and very safe. Cheers litecoinguy

Patatas

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Providing AI/ChatGpt Services - PM!

For me it's mycelium , I find it convenient . has simple design and easy to use. I also feel safe using it

Kazimir

legendary

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Electrum is a reasonable compromise between safety and convenience.

Still, the most convenient wallets imho are Mycelium and breadwallet.

el kaka22

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www.Crypto.Games: Multiple coins, multiple games

For the safest wallet, it is always bitcoin- core, because it is the very original wallet started by satoshi and developed by the community.
However it takes at least 50GB of your hard disk space, so it obviously not the most convenient one. I personally use blockchain.info wallet because it can be accessed once I have a Internet connection. However I think the most convenient one is Mycelium for Android, because it is lightweight yet multi-functional (like signing message, sweeping paper wallet etc.).

LiteCoinGuy

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In Satoshi I Trust

Quote from: Tom Walton on August 15, 2015, 07:25:08 AM

I'm using Electrum at the moment - launched this wallet a day ago to pay an entrance fee on this forum.
But for future - as I understand it's not the safest wallet to collect BTC.

take a look on these hardware wallets too:

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/overview-bitcoin-hardware-wallets-secure-your-coins-899253

RustyNomad

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All of the 'mainstream' wallets on offer today are good and most often it comes down to personal preference.

However, with that said, the most important aspect for me with any wallet is the control/trust factor. Who has control over all the private keys? If you do not have full and explicit control over all of the private keys then you are not in control of that wallet. The trust factor is out the window [in my opinion], the moment a third party has access and or control over some or all of the private keys.

So if you ask me which wallet I'll say start with the above, pick one that puts yourself and only yourself in charge of said wallet.

Tom Walton

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I'm using Electrum at the moment - launched this wallet a day ago to pay an entrance fee on this forum.
But for future - as I understand it's not the safest wallet to collect BTC.

GonnaGrinditout

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Betchain.info, online wallet easy to use, no download.

eternalgloom

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Like previous posters have said, I'd also use Electrum or Multibit.

Or if you want to be extra safe, Armory.

Amph

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i can't see the problem of downloading 30-50 gb one time only with core, besides this for me it's still the best wallet and the one that is less susceptible to random problems like the last one with the invalid blocks from miner

people download every day game, movie in high resolution which exceed 30 gb like nothing and they worry to donwload one time only 30 giga...

turvarya

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You should understand the concept about Cold/Hot Wallets.

A cold wallets holds most of your money and is save/offline: I still use paper wallets for that, but might switch to a hardware wallet like trezor in the near future.

A hot wallet contains what you really want to use and is not that save/online(since every device that is connected to the internet could be compromised): I use mostly Mycelium for that, since it is not really convenient to have your wallet only on your pc.

Rude Boy

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other than btc core, i'll recommend multibit, bither or electrum Roll Eyes

~Rude Boy

unamis76

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If you are looking for a fast, easy and convenient wallet for desktop, you should look for Electrum, or MultiBit.

Tom Walton

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Hi all. I'm a novice on this forum. I want to know which Bitcoin wallet is the safest and the most convenient at the same time?
I've heard good feedbacks about Armory but as I understood it works only with Bitcoin-Qt. But Bitcoin-Qt weighs more than 30GB... Is it worth of this? Huh

Perhaps someone can share better variants and explain why - I would be very grateful for recommendations.

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