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Title: What is better: Bitcoin Core or Electrum Post by: ineedhelpplease on May 11, 2024, 08:04:47 AM Everyone here can vouch for Electrum but I would want to believe that Bitcoin Core is also safe? May someone list the differences as to why it is better?
Thank you! :) Title: Re: What is better: Bitcoin Core or Electrum Post by: OmegaStarScream on May 11, 2024, 08:13:38 AM Everyone here can vouch for Electrum but I would want to believe that Bitcoin Core is also safe? May someone list the differences as to why it is better? Thank you! :) They're both as safe as your computer is. If your computer is compromised, it really doesn't matter which (software) wallet you're using. The main differences are: - Electrum is lightweight and doesn't require downloading the full blockchain. - Electrum support 2FA (comes with a fee). - You can connect your hardware wallet (Keystone, Ledger, trezor) to Electrum. It's not as easy with bitcoin core. For bitcoin core, here are a few reason on why would one use it: https://river.com/learn/what-is-bitcoin-core/ Title: Re: What is better: Bitcoin Core or Electrum Post by: ineedhelpplease on May 11, 2024, 08:21:22 AM They're both as safe as your computer is. If your computer is compromised, it really doesn't matter which (software) wallet you're using. The main differences are: - Electrum is lightweight and doesn't require downloading the full blockchain. - Electrum support 2FA (comes with a fee). - You can connect your hardware wallet (Keystone, Ledger, trezor) to Electrum. It's not as easy with bitcoin core. For bitcoin core, here are a few reason on why would one use it: https://river.com/learn/what-is-bitcoin-core/ Thank you very much for the help! I will view that thread too. |