I Want to make a Mobile Bitcoin Wallet

[cryptonautz]

Hey forum,

I recently downloaded all the bitcoin wallets their are on the app store/play store etc. and I couldn't find a single one that I could recommend to any of my friends.

Then I got the crazy idea to create one myself.

But before I do that, I would like to know something from fellow bitcoiners:

• What features you all would like to see in your Bitcoin Mobile Wallets?
• What are your complaints of current BTC mobile wallets?
• Any other pointers you'd like to give me?

Thanks so much! Let's hope I can create the better wallet out there

[chrisvl]

your wallet what exactly you want to do other than to accepts and sends bitcoins ??

[NorrisK]

Maybe you can include a quick tutorial on how to get started? Like import a private key or sending and receiving your first coins? User friendliness is what we need to attract more people.

[turvarya]

What problems did you have with the other wallets?
What features did you miss?

I am using Mycelium for a while now, and it seems fine to me. I can't really think, about any new feature, I like to have.

[cryptonautz]

your wallet what exactly you want to do other than to accepts and sends bitcoins ??

Well I was thinking of adding avatars, and you can also see underneath the bitcoin amount, the amount in a fiat currency of your choice.

Besides these two things, I'm still brainstorming

[cryptonautz]

Maybe you can include a quick tutorial on how to get started? Like import a private key or sending and receiving your first coins? User friendliness is what we need to attract more people.

This is a good idea, like a quick video showing how to use the wallet when a user downloads it?

[turvarya]

your wallet what exactly you want to do other than to accepts and sends bitcoins ??

Well I was thinking of adding avatars, and you can also see underneath the bitcoin amount, the amount in a fiat currency of your choice.

Besides these two things, I'm still brainstorming

Mycelium shows the amount in the currency of your choice.
I am not sure, what you mean by an avatar. Do you mean in the address book?

[cryptonautz]

What problems did you have with the other wallets?
What features did you miss?

I am using Mycelium for a while now, and it seems fine to me. I can't really think, about any new feature, I like to have.

I had some problems with blockchain.info, airbitz & breadwallet i didnt particularly like too much, felt cheap. it's more or less the same criticisms for the other wallets.

mycelium was the best choice imo, but I'm doubtful that it is a good wallet for average non-tech users.

[chaser15]

your wallet what exactly you want to do other than to accepts and sends bitcoins ??

Well I was thinking of adding avatars, and you can also see underneath the bitcoin amount, the amount in a fiat currency of your choice.

Besides these two things, I'm still brainstorming

Mycelium shows the amount in the currency of your choice.
I am not sure, what you mean by an avatar. Do you mean in the address book?

Maybe he wants a avatar in a bitcoin wallet. So that his wallet become cute.

What features you all would like to see in your Bitcoin Mobile Wallets?
Secure , user friendly , real time exchange rate , ability to have signature message

What are your complaints of current BTC mobile wallets?
For now , none.

Any other pointers you'd like to give me?
You already did. You make thread to read other's opinion.

Btw Im using Mycelium .

[cryptonautz]

I like to also point out that mycelium had some issues lately: https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/3db7qr/mycelium_servers_down/

[cryptonautz]

your wallet what exactly you want to do other than to accepts and sends bitcoins ??

Well I was thinking of adding avatars, and you can also see underneath the bitcoin amount, the amount in a fiat currency of your choice.

Besides these two things, I'm still brainstorming

Mycelium shows the amount in the currency of your choice.
I am not sure, what you mean by an avatar. Do you mean in the address book?

Maybe he wants a avatar in a bitcoin wallet. So that his wallet become cute.

What features you all would like to see in your Bitcoin Mobile Wallets?
Secure , user friendly , real time exchange rate , ability to have signature message

What are your complaints of current BTC mobile wallets?
For now , none.

Any other pointers you'd like to give me?
You already did. You make thread to read other's opinion.

Btw Im using Mycelium .

Avatars: something similar to a profile pic, so everyone who you already have as a contact on your phone and is also using the wallet, you will see their name with an avatar next to it.

Signature message is a cool one, never thought about that one.

How about the possibility to have the same wallet also available across platforms, that's one neat feature I think.

[chaser15]

your wallet what exactly you want to do other than to accepts and sends bitcoins ??

Well I was thinking of adding avatars, and you can also see underneath the bitcoin amount, the amount in a fiat currency of your choice.

Besides these two things, I'm still brainstorming

Mycelium shows the amount in the currency of your choice.
I am not sure, what you mean by an avatar. Do you mean in the address book?

Maybe he wants a avatar in a bitcoin wallet. So that his wallet become cute.

What features you all would like to see in your Bitcoin Mobile Wallets?
Secure , user friendly , real time exchange rate , ability to have signature message

What are your complaints of current BTC mobile wallets?
For now , none.

Any other pointers you'd like to give me?
You already did. You make thread to read other's opinion.

Btw Im using Mycelium .

Avatars: something similar to a profile pic, so everyone who you already have as a contact on your phone and is also using the wallet, you will see their name with an avatar next to it.

Signature message is a cool one, never thought about that one.

How about the possibility to have the same wallet also available across platforms, that's one neat feature I think.

Signature Message is also one way to prove your forum acount ownership here.

You can check here for more details : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=990345.0

[cryptonautz]

your wallet what exactly you want to do other than to accepts and sends bitcoins ??

Well I was thinking of adding avatars, and you can also see underneath the bitcoin amount, the amount in a fiat currency of your choice.

Besides these two things, I'm still brainstorming

Mycelium shows the amount in the currency of your choice.
I am not sure, what you mean by an avatar. Do you mean in the address book?

Maybe he wants a avatar in a bitcoin wallet. So that his wallet become cute.

What features you all would like to see in your Bitcoin Mobile Wallets?
Secure , user friendly , real time exchange rate , ability to have signature message

What are your complaints of current BTC mobile wallets?
For now , none.

Any other pointers you'd like to give me?
You already did. You make thread to read other's opinion.

Btw Im using Mycelium .

Avatars: something similar to a profile pic, so everyone who you already have as a contact on your phone and is also using the wallet, you will see their name with an avatar next to it.

Signature message is a cool one, never thought about that one.

How about the possibility to have the same wallet also available across platforms, that's one neat feature I think.

Signature Message is also one way to prove your forum acount ownership here.

You can check here for more details : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=990345.0

Ok thanks for that!

[Testing Crypto]

Maybe you can include a quick tutorial on how to get started? Like import a private key or sending and receiving your first coins? User friendliness is what we need to attract more people.

This ^

   The first concepts of crypto still have the feel of a decade old software, quick tutorials have been around a year or two & in need of a full walk through for far to long (think of installing software a decade ago, then compare to now). If you look how far UI's have come over the years in software, bitcoin & most of the originals could really use this. I compare some of the first to installing the first O.S. right next to the many newest O.S.'s of today (even web browsers would compare), it's still only a tech knowledgeable software utilization & the need for non-technical usage is what is missing (saying this for almost 2 years). Because what's the point if it's to complicated to use, sure many will learn & most will just wait for the learning curve to be a much simpler design.

[ikydesu]

I used Mycelium, maybe you can try this bitcoin wallet App and suggest to your friend. This wallet app is allowed to sign message, import/export private key, but the lack one is not protected with password when you access the wallet app, it possible to stolen your coin if your device is lost.

[turvarya]

I used Mycelium, maybe you can try this bitcoin wallet App and suggest to your friend. This wallet app is allowed to sign message, import/export private key, but the lack one is not protected with password when you access the wallet app, it possible to stolen your coin if your device is lost.

On mycelium you have to enter a 6 digit PIN. Maybe it is not activated on your device?

[ikydesu]

I used Mycelium, maybe you can try this bitcoin wallet App and suggest to your friend. This wallet app is allowed to sign message, import/export private key, but the lack one is not protected with password when you access the wallet app, it possible to stolen your coin if your device is lost.

On mycelium you have to enter a 6 digit PIN. Maybe it is not activated on your device?

Ah sorry i'm little bit drunk LOL, what i means is a password which must entered if must access the app, i think this is just for privacy of your wallet
Yes i've activated the 6 PIN, sorry i'm little drunk xD

[cryptonautz]

A security pin will most definitely be used.

I was more wondering if you all wanted some other features that these other mobile wallets didn't have.

[ikydesu]

A security pin will most definitely be used.

I was more wondering if you all wanted some other features that these other mobile wallets didn't have.

How about finger verification? or retina verify? I think it's didn't have, although i don't have idea how to make it, but it will be great and maybe will make your app famous because this feature is rare, even didn't have for bitcoin wallet.

[devthedev]

A security pin will most definitely be used.

I was more wondering if you all wanted some other features that these other mobile wallets didn't have.

I would check out breadwallet (my personal favorite) and include some of those features in the app.