Bitcore Team developing A Multisignature Wallet

Bitcore Team developing A Multisignature Wallet

The Bitcore team has been developingCosign: A Multisignature Wallet. This technology would provide additional layers of security to protect Bitcoins. This wallet would allow for a multi-signature wallet to validate all transactions before they are sent, thus significantly reducing theft that occurs within businesses that deal with digital currencies. Let's say we have a 5 signature wallet, one person can spend the Bitcoins like normal; however, the transaction will appear as partially signed and not be broadcast to the Bitcoin network unless it is signed by 3 of the co-signers of the....


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Bitcore Released By BitPay - Access to App Tools

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BlockTrail Bitcoin Wallet Now Launched

The Bitcoin wallet space just got another heavyweight contender. The one who intends to spar with the likes of Blockchain and Coinbase while keeping an eye out on those like Xapo and Circle who are in a slightly lower weight class than the former. The Amsterdam based BlockTrail has recently launched its new multiplatform, multisignature secure bitcoin wallet. The BlockTrail wallet is available for Android, iOS and web users at the moment. According to the company, BlockTrail's wallet is more secure than most of the existing alternatives as it comes implemented with multisignature and HD....