10 Steps to a Better Bitcoin Wallet
A very common question from new and current bitcoin owners alike is “What bitcoin wallet is best?” The answers to this are as varied as the needs and functionality desired of each user. One size does not fit all, and this article will cover the necessary steps that need to be considered when creating and maintaining a bitcoin wallet. Start with the basics. Do you want to use a popular online wallet like Blockchain.info, which controls your private keys? This increases the potential for you to fall prey to a mass hacker. More people use Blockchain.info than any other wallet, with millions....
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Hive, the creators of an open-source wallet for Mac OS X, are looking for developers to contribute to the company's expansion. Earlier this year, Hive announced that Hive for Android will be available in late spring, 2014. iOS support is out of the question due to their decision to remove Bitcoin wallets from the app store. With the release of their original OS X wallet, many have asked about a possible Windows or Linux wallet. Wendell Davis, the self-proclaimed "pseudo-CEO" of Hive, has stated that a Windows or Linux wallet will never come to existence "unless an exceptional developer....
Knowing how to secure your bitcoins is no longer optional. Bitcoin wallets are fast becoming online criminals' favourite obesession, whether online, at exchanges, on your PC or your mobile. Dell SecureWorks researchers estimate that over 140 malware applications exist that specifically target bitcoin wallets. Protecting your wallet against these threats requires only a handful of cautionary steps. The following guide outlines the security vulnerabilities and provides the essential know-how and preventative actions every Bitcoin wallet owner should routinely practice. What Bitcoin Thieves....
The launch of the ProShares and Valkyrie Bitcoin ETFs and of the Novi wallet are important steps towards linking cryptocurrency and traditional markets, but for retail crypto investors, the crypto-fiat barrier remains difficult to cross. It has taken more than twelve years and a market cap of $2.5 trillion for crypto to win a place […]
Lamar Wilson has made exciting steps in cryptocurrency so far. His passion for Bitcoin education and business development led him to create 212ths, in addition to Love Will LLC, which creates apps for the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency market. Most recently, he created the Pheeva Hot Bitcoin wallet, which has seen considerable praise from the Bitcoin community. Lamar is keen to spread the word about Bitcoin constantly and we caught up with him to find out how his projects are developing. CT: What inspired you to move into developing crypto-currency tools like the Pheeva wallet?
Keeping bitcoins safe is one of the most important responsibilities in the world of digital assets. As the price of bitcoin continues to climb, exchanges and wallet providers become more susceptible to theft. The best way to keep your bitcoins safe is storing them yourself offline in what’s called cold storage. Creating Cold Storage Using a Paper Wallet.....