Is there any interest in a native Android client?
I want to bring alive the Android client with the same impressive experience that the desktop version has. I have 6 years professional experience in software/hardware cryptography & security, much of that mixing C, Lua, and Java systems together cooperatively. Recently I've done some Android development, so it is not a foreign concept.
Since my free time is at an extreme premium, I intend to start a bitcoinstarter kickstarter to make it "non-free" time and give people the opportunity to have a vested interest in the project. It would also help make me accountable, since there is a "paying customer" and known user base, unlike other side projects I've been involved in.
I intend on bringing some of the plugin / advanced features from the desktop client, including:
- Labels
- Label sync
- QR code scanning / generation
- Import of wallet.dat files from Electrum client (client may or may not use this format, likely SQLite based for Android speed)
- Multiple wallets
- Expert mode operations (freeze, priority, ...)
- Proxy support
For the kickstarter, I intend on producing various work items to let backers know what to expect:
- a documented work plan
- user interface mockups
I will end up releasing this as open-source (MIT licensed for simplicity), however as an incentive to some donators, there will be "rewards" that will provide early-release builds + source code.
Some advanced features, like label syncing are "likely" to be implemented, however if a certain amount is reached above the goal level, it will guarantee such a feature is put in the roadmap.
I also strongly suggest that the community helps form this by providing feature requests, and I'll see what I can do about them.
Thoughts?
Also - should I call it "Electrum" or would there be a more appropriate name? I don't want to stomp on the chosen name, but I do want it easy to associate due to the fact that they will be running off the same servers and have the same general workflow / backup usability. Perhaps "Aurodium" - a "Star Wars" 'Outer Rim' currency metal... (Electrum is a metal used in Star Wars as well)... and both used in "Lightsabers" - which all know is a good protector of personal wealth
I intend on having a "bitcoinstarter" link up soon.
I like the idea and I like the
Electrum name. Good luck.
I propose another feature: Import wallet private keys.
