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So which wallet are people using?

I know there's the "official" Bitcoin-Qt, but also Electrum, Armory, MultiBit, etc. So far, I've been using Qt but am getting annoyed at the transaction fees I have been paying to send BTC.

Any suggestions, and please give a reason. Thanks!

I was using the Armory but it and the standard bitcoin-qt one were eating up too much of my hard drive space so I had to uninstall.  Right now I just have all my funds in mtgox and bitstamp...not sure how smart that is but at least I can sell my BTC quickly if price starts to plummet. 

I use multibit. It allows multiple wallets, syncs with the blockchain really fast, and allows private key exports and password-protected wallets. I have used it for about a month and have no complaints.

QT was using up all my disk space and bandwidth. So switched to Electrum. Keeping a small amount in Blockchain.info for its advanced features.

What is the best free wallet? Stroncoin charged me 1% and it ended up costing me a coin

After a friend of mine had his blockchain.info wallet broken into (we suspect via a javascript exploit or perhaps an android app on his phone - he was not using 2 factor authentication, although that wouldn't matter if they had stolen his private key before he enabled it anyway) as a part of the greater blockchain.info heist that happened on the 25th (which was discussed here (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=187822.0)), I elected to move all my BTC out of their web wallet service and set up Armory cold storage on a flash drive. Or as one Reddit user put it, "9 easy steps for people with computer knowledge. 9 giant leaps against mass adoption." I already had the Ubuntu .iso and a flash drive. It took about an hour and I feel a lot safer although this method of signing transactions is perhaps slightly tedious. I'm basically using Armory with an offline version of Brainwallet.org instead of having to install bitcoin-qt and download the blockchain. And as for transaction fees, I usually pay .001 because I don't like waiting around for my transactions to verify. I decided to keep the blockchain.info android app, but I only handle small amounts of BTC with it now.

The cold storage method I used (I didn't write this btw, I just followed the instructions): http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1d26gw/

I like Electrum and Multibit.

Electrum = can show the ammount (btcs) per address (I like that).
Multibit = fast sync and reset option.

And both lack the ability to create a wallet from imported key only (you get an extra address/key pair that you may not be willing to use). In Electrum it can be done from the command line with gap limit = 0, but you still have the 3 change addresses (that you can choose to not use).

I will like to see that feature on both. (create empty/no-addresses wallet, to then import the desired ones).

I'm using Electrum so far and I'm in the process of setting up a Linux bootstick for safe storage right now following the instructions at https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=17240.0.

Blockchain here, hope no one ganks my yubikey.

Im using Bitcoin Qt at the moment, and so far it just does what i want.

Bitcoin-Qt, Litecoin-Qt and Feathercoin-Qt

I was using bitcoin-qt until recently, when the memory consumption became prohibitive.  I'm now using multibit.

What happen when one of these online wallet gets hacked?

I'm new here, I've been using blockchain.info with Google authenticator also, would you say this is secure enough? I backup my wallet after every transaction too.

That depends on how secure your password is.

If your password is "abc123", you will almost certainly lose your bitcoins to theft eventually.

If your password is "b678VvQ&*o78bvn2cv67^%@Ip59X#4x35Z", then it is probably secure enough.

bitcoin-qt, litecoin-qt, terracoin-qt, PPCoin-qt, plus namecoind.

Wallets encrypted and backed up to a RAID1 system.

why would you sell while the price is plummeting  ??? sell when its high buy when its plummeting.

Bitcoin-Qt and namecoind here.

I don't have a problem with the transaction fees on Bitcoin-Qt.  They're very very low, and as a miner I realise that the future viability of the network may in part depend on transaction fees.  Consider it a very small tip ;)

Blockchain

I'm using blockchain.  I think the risk of me doing something crappy with my wallet is greater than the risk of it being lost online at the moment.

Bitcoin QT, Multibit and Blockchain.info.

Wallets are free so you can have many. I also have several bank accounts, it's just normal.

MultiBit, because it doesn't have to download the entire block chain.

bitcoin-qt. the whole point of bitcoin is to be able to remove trust from third parties, so to me, it doesn't really make sense to use anything else.

thanks,

I'm using blockchain.info.
It's decent, allows multiple wallets, and mobile linking.

I've been using Electrum and blockchain, both are easy to use and navigate.  Electrum has worked well for cold storage.

Mabit

blockchain

Since nobody replied to my post about cold storage, and I've noticed there are several more people recommending blockchain.info despite the recent attacks, I'd just like to add that if you do use blockchain.info, it would behoove you to enable 2-factor authentication (SMS confirmation texts) and consider using the "disable TOR access" and "restrict IP address" options. It might also be wise to create a new wallet every so often, or to keep small amounts in separate wallets. And of course, if you are going to be using bitcoin, it is absolutely imperative that you use reputable antivirus and antimalware solutions. Your whole life you've been hearing about protecting yourself from hackers and viruses, well now it REALLY matters (not to imply that it didn't before, but you know what I mean). Take the necessary steps, protect yourself. You'll be glad you did later.

Bitcoin-QT

blockchain.info
easy to use, no need to install software

I used to use blockchain.info, but DDoS attacks on the site have me shying away from them..

First started by using blockchain.infos online wallet I now use xxxx-qt for all my cryptos

Hi,
I have bought 0.4 btc on mtgox. What is the procedure to move half of it from my account in mtgox to a paper wallet?

Bitcoin-qt

As others have said the whole point of this was to stay away from third parties/ centralization.

Also I have my big boy pants on and I feel like I can handle my own shit

bitcoin-qt

Works well for me

bitcoins get a lot cheaper :)

I first used Bitcoin-Qt, but I switched over to Blockchain (https://blockchain.info/wallet/) because of it's great amount of features. :)

Bitcoint-QT

Hi,

I tried bitcoin-qt under Debian, it started ok, but never sync'ed, and now quits as soon as I launch it.
I switched to Multibit, which is fast and easy to use.

Blockchain and LTC-Wallet

Using Bitcoin-Qt and Litecoin-Qt

Also, I am curious if the online wallet breakins we keep hearing are due to the site's own security, or a lapse on the user's part (weak passwords, keyloggers, etc).

I don't think there is a clear answer on this yet.

There has been some discussion about several of the "break-ins" involving accounts with poor password security (same password used on multiple sites, and/or weak passwords).

There has also been some discussion about the possibility of weakness in the smartphone app where the password was stored in cleartext.

I think I remember there being some discussion about the potential for users to have encountered malware that may have captured passwords as well.

Bitcoin-QT of course. I love it :)

Blockchain as well...
Their iOS app isn't the greatest though.

I have tried many wallets.

I currently use blockchain or bitcoin-qt

Just bitcoin-qt
bitcoin-cutie haha ;)

By the way, late reply I know, but XKCD has a great comic about password entropy which you can find here (http://xkcd.com/936/). "Through 20 years of effort, we’ve successfully trained everyone to use passwords that are hard for humans to remember but easy for computers to guess."


I agree about there being no clear answer - each case of theft is different and I've heard many stories of people having their coins stolen, not just from blockchain.info. There are numerous means that attackers can use to access your wallet, and protecting yourself from each threat should be of the utmost concern to every bitcoin user. I detailed in a previous post the steps that blockchain.info users can take to protect themselves, but honestly, I have to wonder why you would use a currency that was basically designed to circumvent banks and then entrust your money to an entity which is basically just a different form of bank.

I get that it's convenient. I just mean that if something does go wrong, you were pretty much asking for it.

How did you get the combination to my luggage?

I use Armory and Bitcoin-Qt

Bitcoin-QT

Devda.ch

I keep a small amount in an online wallet with a strong password and two factor authentication. The rest stays in several cold addresses. :)

I'm new to bitcoins and was suggested to go with blockchain.info. I think once I get a significant amount of BTC I'll switch over to the qt client.

I use Blockchain backed up with MultiBit.  I like that program because I sold my kid's savings bonds and put it into Bitcoin, so I can keep their wallets in the program, along with mine.

Just the regular QT client.  With an encrypted wallet.dat and file system encryption and several offline backups.

Bitcoin-QT although I am considering multibit

+1

Bitcoin-QT and blockchain. I find wallets very confusing though.

What do you find confusing about them more specifically, I can probably help, as I was a bit confused initially also.

Electrum!! Don't need to d/l the whole block and automatically generates 8 addresses for you, always a good idea to have more than 1 when receiving payments.

What do you find confusing about them more specifically, I can probably help, as I was a bit confused initially also.                                                                                                                                                       Would  running Norton anti-v catch most keystroke loggers?                                                                    What is two factor auth.                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                          Will Norton anti-virus software detect keystroke loggers? what is dual auth.?

I wouldn't want to depend on it for any amount of money that would be devastating to lose.


Generally it is authorization that is based on both "something you know" (first factor), such as a password and "something you have" (second factor) such as a Yubikey or Google Authenticator running on a smartphone.

If someone guesses or discovers your password, they can't use it to authenticate since they don't also have your YubiKey or smartphone.

If someone steals your Yubikey or smartphone, they can't use it to authenticate since they don't also know your password.

Note, it is important not to write your password on your Yubikey, or store it on your smartphone, since then anyone who steals it will have both factors.

 If not norton,than how can someone feel confident a keystroke-logger infection has not happened?            Thank-you for your response.

I've been using multibit.  I started with bitcoin qt but got sick of waiting for it to sync so I gave multibit a try.  It has served it's purpose so I've had no need to try anything else.

I'm using Bitcoin-Qt, Litecoin-Qt and Feathercoin-Qt but like others said, Bitcoin-Qt is taking up so much disk space. Will have to find an online account...

blockchain

Electrum! When i first started Bitcoind QT it took me hours for downloading the Blockcain. Electrum just works from the first second! Love it!

I was using electrum for day to day transactions, but recently switched to multibit.  Multibit seems to handle multiple wallets better. 

Same. Works great for a noob like me.

Bitcoin-QT
Electrum is good for business

Bitcoin qt and blockchain

I use blockchain however there are so many stories around here about lost funds that I'm starting to think that I better go with cold storage on hard drive.

I use blockchain.info and inputs.io

Seem all lost funds stories have common enemy: Malware  ???

I use Bitcoin-qt and inputs.io...  ;)

I use blockchain, and they have several issue this few days

I use Electrum.

Electrum is a very good, newbie friendly client.  It doesn't require to download the whole blockchain to your computer, because it talks to dedicated Electrum servers, not to the P2P network.  On the other hand, the private keys that are needed to handle your transactions never leave your computer, so the servers can't steal your money.  It also has some useful command line functionality for quick queries or for writing scripts.

i;ve tried many wallets but my favorite is bitcoin qt.

strong coin forever!

Hi all,

first Post for me here.
I´m using Bitcoin-qt in combination with Armory.

Nice software which allows you to create pretty easy an 100% safe offline wallet (that was the most important reason for me to take that one).

-Cheers

I am using multibit wallet.

Multibit, because it syncs fast and everything works the way it should. Very nice and lightweight too.

bitcoin-qt and blockchain.info

Blockchain and multibit

I have been watching bitcoin discussion for quite a while, and the first time I tried was bitcoin-qt. It was/is a CPU and disk space hog, especially if you try to use it to mine coins. After doing some more research the other night, I ended up using Multibit. It is fast, and lightweight :)
Aside from Multibit, I actually use LocalBitcoins with Google Authenticator for my online wallet. LocalBitcoins is a great way to get coins by the way.

I mainly use qt wallets

Has anyone else tried Coinbase? After waiting 5 days to get my order processed, I got an email saying that it had been canceled because I'm a "high risk," which is comical. The site seems to have potential, but it's currently not well organized or run.

Inputs.io

I personally use blockchain.info because the API works well with my faucet. I also tried the bitcoin-qt but it needs ages to sync so I extracted the private key and moved funds to my other wallet. inputs.io takes fees and therefor I wouldnt use it. I'm not sure if they are mixing the coins while they are stored in your wallet but someone told me so I rather don't use them because there's free to use wallets like the opensource one from coinpunk in which i will have a look as soon as i got my own server running for my faucet and other stuff i planned.

I currently use one address with several wallets.  Is there anyway i can consolidate all these into one so i know exactly what i have?  Any help would be much appreciated.

Depends on what service you use but for every coin on your wallets there should be a private key that you can extract and then import to another wallet. What service are you using exactly? There should be something like "generate private key" or "export" in the menu. you copy the output of that function to clipboard, go to the wallet where you want all your bitcoins in and then you have to look for something like "import private key" and paste it into it and then it should work. If you can specify on the service you use i might be able to give further help but I'll be off to bed now and will get some rest first.
Hope you can figure it out with the given information.

Bitcoin-qt

I'm using blockchain.info and multibit