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Multibit on an offline computer
December 12, 2013, 12:06:37 AM
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Hi,
Im new on the boards and Im interested in knowing if it is a good idea to generate a wallet with Multibit on an offline computer for cold storage. I tried searching for the answer but I could only find that Multibit wasnt designed for cold storage.
The process would be this:
-install Multibit on an offline computer and run it.
-encrypt the wallet with a passphrase.
-make backups exporting the private keys.
-copy the address and send bitcoins there from and online wallet
-if I ever want to move the bitcoins stored, import the private keys in an online computer with Multibit and sync
What do you reckon? Is it a safe procedure? Will the bitcoins be available once I sync?
Thanks for the help
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Re: Multibit on an offline computer
December 12, 2013, 12:15:54 AM
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You could just create a paper wallet. Its the same thing but its not at all in any kind of tech. A piece of paper cant fail like a hard drive.
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Re: Multibit on an offline computer
December 12, 2013, 07:43:43 AM
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Quote from: nahtnam on December 12, 2013, 12:15:54 AM
You could just create a paper wallet. Its the same thing but its not at all in any kind of tech. A piece of paper cant fail like a hard drive.
Thanks I may end up using one, but I don't want to put all eggs in the same basket, and I would be interested in the Multibit option if it is safe.
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Re: Multibit on an offline computer
December 12, 2013, 08:04:59 AM
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a safe wallet is an offline wallet.
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Re: Multibit on an offline computer
December 12, 2013, 08:15:46 AM
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procedure is sound, yes.
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Re: Multibit on an offline computer
December 12, 2013, 12:28:31 PM
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thanks again, I will try and make some tests
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Re: Multibit on an offline computer
December 12, 2013, 12:43:48 PM
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Somebody on Reddit posted this guide, which I think is useful for offline storage:
http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1ra4p9/n00b_guide_to_bitcoin_client_installation_and/
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Re: Multibit on an offline computer
December 12, 2013, 01:34:27 PM
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I have a main wallet on one computer which is backed up to Dropbox (Get some free space)
I then make sure Dropbox is up to date on my other computer by sync it every 2-3 days
Both computers are never on at the same time.
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Re: Multibit on an offline computer
December 12, 2013, 01:39:30 PM
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i hope you are encrypting your wallet before backing it up to dropbox! basically you are giving away your privatekey/wallet to any dropbox staff/snoopers.
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Re: Multibit on an offline computer
December 12, 2013, 01:40:32 PM
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yep it is encrypted I made sure of that before I uploaded it.
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Re: Multibit on an offline computer
December 12, 2013, 02:16:18 PM
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Quote from: willids on December 12, 2013, 01:34:27 PM
I have a main wallet on one computer which is backed up to Dropbox (Get some free space)
I then make sure Dropbox is up to date on my other computer by sync it every 2-3 days
Both computers are never on at the same time.
I don't follow. Do you use Multibit? Was your wallet created offline/out of sync and later sent bitcoins to its address and sync it?
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Re: Multibit on an offline computer
December 13, 2013, 12:35:15 AM
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Quote from: GJTs on December 12, 2013, 02:16:18 PM
Quote from: willids on December 12, 2013, 01:34:27 PM
I have a main wallet on one computer which is backed up to Dropbox (Get some free space)
I then make sure Dropbox is up to date on my other computer by sync it every 2-3 days
Both computers are never on at the same time.
I don't follow. Do you use Multibit? Was your wallet created offline/out of sync and later sent bitcoins to its address and sync it?
I think he means that the wallet.dat file is uploaded to drobbox. It isnt safe since the cops have full access to it.
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