I want to start using Monero crypto currency.
I do not want to install the client.
Is there a paper wallet available or a similar secure option?
Thanks!
There is a web wallet run by one of XMR devs at
https://mymonero.com/#/ - Not sure if it's still charges an initial fee though.
Download the binaries, unpack, run
simplewallet.exe --generate-new-wallet temp.wallet
Put any password you want, even random.
Pick a language - preferably the one your keyboard is set on. If you don't know, pick English.
On the screen you will see (separately) a list of 25 words. Those you have to write down and keep safe, it's the only way you will be able to spend your money.
Write:
viewkey
Save that string, keep it at hand.
You can now exit and even delete temp.wallet and temp.wallet.keys.
What you have now:
1. A list of words to generate a full spend wallet whenever you want.
2. A viewkey you can use to create a view-only wallet.
3. The content of temp.wallet.address.txt is your address. You can send money there.
This is the closest I know to paper wallet.
But if you want to check the amount inside your wallet, you still need to make a wallet (even view only) and use a wallet software, since for Monero you can't just see on "blockchain" how much money anybody has.
If anybody knows more/better, please tell.