We're pleased to offer the first release of Hive, a beautiful new wallet for Mac OS X.
Hive was designed to be easy to use, and aims to be an ideal starting point for anyone new to Bitcoin.
Hive has the following features:
- An attractive,
people-oriented interface.
- An
integrated application platform.
- An SPV backend for fast startup.
- Tor support for enhanced anonymity.
- Support for
many languages.
- Automatic updates
Download it here or check our
GitHubHive is powered by a new version of our
BitcoinKit.framework, updated with bitcoinj support.
App PlatformHive's application platform gives new users a tightly integrated way to discover the best of what's out there: exchanges, merchants, games, and more!
Frequently asked questionsQ: Is Hive open source?
A: Yes! The GPL-licensed code is available on
GitHub.
Q: Is Hive available in languages other than English?
A: Yes! Quite a number of them already, as you can see from
this forum post.
Q: Is it
really safe for novices to use, right now?
A: We think so, and we are using it on a day-to-day basis with real Bitcoin ourselves.
Q: How can I build an app for Hive?
A: Please see
this forum post.
Q: Will you support Windows or Linux?
A: Not unless an exceptional developer steps up. Please
contact us if you have the skills and would like to be involved!
Q: Will you support Android or iOS?
A:
Yes to Android, native iOS support is probably off the table due to Apple's general despotism. Try
hive-js for an alternative.
Q: How do you make money?
A: Our plan is to take very small fees for transactions that happen within non-charity apps in the App Platform. At present this is not implemented.