Best Bitcoin wallet Windows
We have already discussed what Bitcoins are, how to earn them and where to spend them. Saving those and keeping them safe is very important, as you might imagine. There are several Bitcoin wallets out there that will protect your investment. Your choice of application will depend on what you are aiming for: increased security or convenience.
Keep in mind that Bitcoin wallets do not store Bitcoins but they actually provide with a public key and a private key that associate your Bitcoins with your wallet.
The following is a list of the 10 best Bitcoin wallets out there.
- Bitcoin core
This is the original Bitcoin wallet. It may not have the features of some advanced services but it is the site that has been scrutinized the most, making it especially safe. Be aware that Bitcoin core requires the entire block chain to work. This means that your computer might be slown down a little. Bitcoin core is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
- Multibit
This is a lightweight application because it does not require to download the entire blockchain to access, send, and receive funds. Multibit also encrypts your private keys locally.
- Electrum
Electrum is very similar to Multibit in that it does not require to download the entire blockchain, making it a lightweight wallet. This app will support generating multiple wallets from one seed. Electrum is available for Mac, Windows, and Linux.
- Hive
Hive is an application targeted at new users, with some interesting features. It has an instant message interface to send and receive Bitcoins easily. It also include built in apps for access to the most popular Bitcoin-related services. Wallet backups can be scheduled to Dropbox and Time Machine.
- Armory
Offering three different user modes: Standard, Advanced, and Developer, Armory is one of the most secure and feature-rich Bitcoin applications. Armory requires the official Bitcoin Core Wallet since it does not have networking features.
- Blockchain wallet
Blockchain has some interesting protection features that include client-side AES encryption which protects the wallet from a server side hack. It supports offline transaction, which are in itself the safest type of transactions. Blockchain wallet allows you to back up your wallet automatically on Dropbox or Google Drive. There is even a mobile application on Google´s Play Store.
