Armory - Discussion Thread

[doug_armory]

If I have signed a transaction on an offline computer - can I take the signed file and broadcast it from any Armory installation that's online, or must it be from the one that initiated the transaction?

AFAIK, any online Armory can broadcast it, although it may tell you it doesn't control the accompanying public key and then ask if you want to proceed. Somebody else will have to confirm.

[goatpig]

If I have signed a transaction on an offline computer - can I take the signed file and broadcast it from any Armory installation that's online, or must it be from the one that initiated the transaction?

AFAIK, any online Armory can broadcast it, although it may tell you it doesn't control the accompanying public key and then ask if you want to proceed. Somebody else will have to confirm.

My understanding is that to broadcast the signed tx, you need to load Armory with at least a WO copy of the corresponding wallet

[idoB]

My understanding is that to broadcast the signed tx, you need to load Armory with at least a WO copy of the corresponding wallet

Why is a WO copy of the corresponding wallet needed? Isn't it identical to a situation where I have a signed check and I can cash it in any branch? Is it security related?

[bitpop]

My understanding is that to broadcast the signed tx, you need to load Armory with at least a WO copy of the corresponding wallet

Why is a WO copy of the corresponding wallet needed? Isn't it identical to a situation where I have a signed check and I can cash it in any branch? Is it security related?

I'm guessing because the inputs must be pre scanned to make sure they're still valid

Why don't you just export as raw and broadcast on blockchain

Safe even on the most infected computer

[TimS]

I'm guessing because the inputs must be pre scanned to make sure they're still valid

That shouldn't be a good reason. Validating the inputs is done by every node as it's transmitted across the network. This is why Bitcoin Core has a UTXO database and the gettxout command: so you can check if it's possible to spend a txout for any address - including those you aren't particularly following.

[etotheipi]

I'm guessing because the inputs must be pre scanned to make sure they're still valid

That shouldn't be a good reason. Validating the inputs is done by every node as it's transmitted across the network. This is why Bitcoin Core has a UTXO database and the gettxout command: so you can check if it's possible to spend a txout for any address - including those you aren't particularly following.

FYI, I think .11 has a fix that allows you to load, review, and broadcast any Armory transaction regardless of its relationship to your wallets.  Use the offline transactions if it's an Armory sigcollect block, or Tools->Broadcast Raw Tx if it's a regular hex transaction.

[teste]

Hi,

noob question:

I would like to create a 2of3 multisign address. But I would like two addresses be created using https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bitpay.copay and one address from Armory.
Is this possible?
Can I import the public key from Armory on Copay?
Can I import the public keys created on Copay on Armory?

[CircusPeanut]

Hi,

noob question:

I would like to create a 2of3 multisign address. But I would like two addresses be created using https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bitpay.copay and one address from Armory.
Is this possible?
Can I import the public key from Armory on Copay?
Can I import the public keys created on Copay on Armory?

Some day there will be a standardized way to do Multi-Sig. Until then, you can not mix and match. You can import the addresses into Armory, and i assume into Bitpay as well, but you have to do Multi-Sig on one or the other.

IMHOP, the way to use both is to split up your Bitcoins and just use each separately.

[etotheipi]

Hi,

noob question:

I would like to create a 2of3 multisign address. But I would like two addresses be created using https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bitpay.copay and one address from Armory.
Is this possible?
Can I import the public key from Armory on Copay?
Can I import the public keys created on Copay on Armory?

Some day there will be a standardized way to do Multi-Sig. Until then, you can not mix and match. You can import the addresses into Armory, and i assume into Bitpay as well, but you have to do Multi-Sig on one or the other.

IMHOP, the way to use both is to split up your Bitcoins and just use each separately.

More specifically, I'm sure you can create the multi-sig with mixed keys, since public keys have a standard encoding, but you won't be able to easily spend the money because Armory doesn't know how to communicate with BitPay/Copay, etc.  As CircusPeanut said, standardization will need to be developed but everyones' multi-sig implementations are too young to have gotten to that point yet.

[teste]

Thanks.

Last question about this subject.

I created an account on https://www.bitgo.com and they say that I have access of 2 from 3 addresses generated.
I have a BitGo PDF backup with qrcode data.
I would like to know if is possible to import this two addresses on Armory.

Anyone know how to import the Bitgo data on Armory? I ask because I really did not understand the information generated on Bitgo PDF backup.

Thanks

[knahrvorn]

When I finally finish the new wallet format, then we can can have a fully internationalized app, with no restrictions anywhere.  Then we can also start prepping the app for localization & translations.

It's coming...

Any progress on internationalization (i.e. support for localization)?

[Muhammed Zakir]

Thanks.

Last question about this subject.

I created an account on https://www.bitgo.com and they say that I have access of 2 from 3 addresses generated.
I have a BitGo PDF backup with qrcode data.
I would like to know if is possible to import this two addresses on Armory.

Anyone know how to import the Bitgo data on Armory? I ask because I really did not understand the information generated on Bitgo PDF backup.

Thanks

Didn't you see any private key? I will try to make an account now and will give a feedback.
Edit : Sorry phone verifiying taking a long time. I will give the feedback tomorrow.
Kindly,
      MZ

[teste]

Hi Muhammed Zakir,

I will wait your feedback. Thanks. I asked BitGo and I received this answer:

(Hi,

Yes, it is possible to import addresses or keys from Armory. You can do this by using the "Link Outside Account" feature to paste in either the addresses (for tracking only) or the private keys (if you are trying to sweep the value into a BitGo wallet).

With regards to your KeyCard question, the keys there are not intended for import into any other software (and you should never try to do so). The KeyCard is your secure backup of the multiple HD master keys used to create your BitGo wallet. It only needs to be used in the case you forget your passcode or if you wanted to recover your funds without any assistance from BitGo. It can be used with our offline recovery tool published at https://github.com/BitGo/BitGo-MultiSignature-Offline-Recovery-Tool)

[Muhammed Zakir]

Hi Muhammed Zakir,

I will wait your feedback. Thanks. I asked BitGo and I received this answer:

(Hi,

Yes, it is possible to import addresses or keys from Armory. You can do this by using the "Link Outside Account" feature to paste in either the addresses (for tracking only) or the private keys (if you are trying to sweep the value into a BitGo wallet).

With regards to your KeyCard question, the keys there are not intended for import into any other software (and you should never try to do so). The KeyCard is your secure backup of the multiple HD master keys used to create your BitGo wallet. It only needs to be used in the case you forget your passcode or if you wanted to recover your funds without any assistance from BitGo. It can be used with our offline recovery tool published at https://github.com/BitGo/BitGo-MultiSignature-Offline-Recovery-Tool)

Oh! You asked "from Armory" not "on Armory". I made 3 addresses as watch only addresses but I am not ready to give my private keys yet. I linked instantly after I made. Maybe it was my mistake, anyway it is better if you re-check your post after you write. So that you can get correct details on your doubt.
Kindly,
      MZ

[teste]

I asked on Armory but he replied about the two cases.

[doug_armory]

Hello. I heard today that the public should be able to get their hands on an OS X 10.10 public beta build starting tomorrow. Assuming it's anything like Developer Preview 4 (the latest preview build), I just wanted to provide a little guidance in case any Mac users are thinking about running Armory on it.

-When it comes out, the final 0.92 build should run on 10.10. I've loaded up personal Armory builds made on 10.8 and 10.9. I've used both without issue for ~15-20 min. each. That being said, I really wouldn't recommend running Armory on 10.10 if you're concerned about stability. There will be bugs one way or another. (For example, I'm seeing some very minor graphics issues that are probably beyond our control.)
-If you do run Armory on 10.10 and come across a bug, please state this when submitting bug reports. I need to get a feel for what's a bug in Armory, what's a bug in any of the packages we use, and what's a bug in OS X itself.
-If you attempt to build Armory on 10.10, I think the latest Xcode 6 beta will build Armory correctly, unlike the ones available for DP1-3. I briefly ran a version of Armory compiled on 10.10 DP4. It seemed stable enough. The build log looked good too. I haven't done a close comparison with the contents of the 10.9 build, though, so don't be surprised if there's a gremlin somewhere in there.

Thanks!

[etotheipi]

Just an update on version 0.92:  it's pretty much ready.  But we are trying to get some non-code-related stuff together so that we can ensure a smooth rollout and be prepared for the influx of media attention and new users.  Including the donation-matching activity I mentioned on this thread a week or two ago.

One of the things I've been working on is a new page devoted to explaining the new multi-signature lockboxes.  A lot of explanation.  With pretty pictures!  Feel free to check it out and provide feedback: 

https://bitcoinarmory.com/using-lockboxes

I think this kind of documentation was long overdue, and I'll probably work on doing some of the more-basic feature documentation of Armory next.   It's surprisingly pleasant to create using the combination of the program "shutter" in Linux and a Wordpress plugin that allows you paste images from the clipboard. 

Also, we are not planning for armoryd to be a stable feature in the 0.92 release but we plan to get it stable shortly afterwards.  Delaying the release will not slow that down, but instead means that we may get a bit more in by release day.  Perhaps that doesn't matter though, since most armoryd users will probably just checkout the repo instead of running from a given release.

[teste]

Alan,

My native language is not english, but I need to tell you that you make complex things so easy to understand. You write very well.
All my doubs (I think you read my mind) about multi-signature lockboxes was described on: https://bitcoinarmory.com/using-lockboxes



THANKS A LOT FOR DEVELOPING ARMORY SOFTWARE. 

[Perlover]

Please HELP needed!

I created offline wallet in Ubuntu (Armory Offline, 0.91.99) and exported only watch-only wallet to Windows computer where run Armory 0.91.99.8-beta
Windows version synced fully completed, i sent some bitcoins to addresses, i see theirs in balance (1 confirmation), the wallet has "Belongs to" as "You own this wallet"
BUT!

I cannot make offline transaction!
I do: "Send bitcoins" (Windows) -> Enter my other recipient address, amount (here other bug  too - to see below) and i after i click button "Continue"
And nothing happens!
Finish...
I cannot how can i made transaction to USB flesh...

Other bug in this window where i try to send bitcoins: when i click "MAX" button sometime i got error message: "Cannot compute the maximum amount because there is an error in the amount for recipient 1". I close this error modal window, click "MAX" again and amount field to be filled and nothing error again. If i try to reproduce bugi can see this error again and again...

P.S. May be it's normal behaviour of Armory, i don't know. I have now funds which have only 1 confirmation. May be Armory waits 6 confirmations? If yes, it's very strange - MAX button fills to me sum of all balances (1 confirmations) but Continue doesn't work and nothing there warnings and etc... Many clients allow to send bitcoins after 1 confirmation.

P.P.S. "Wallet Properties" window shows to me "Spendable Funds" > 0 BTC. But "Continue" button doesn't work right now. If i keep empty field of address and press "Continue", i got error that address is not valid. If i fill valid address but amount is empty, "Continue" button tells to me that amount is not specified. If i specify "Amount" and i press "Continue" - nothing happens...

[Perlover]

F*ck, after restart and started Armory again i see now sign transaction dialog.
I don't understand this beta version...
It's very buggy. Some dialogs work same: click -> nothing -> click -> ok -> click -> nothing -> click -> nothing -> click -> OK -> click -> OK
It remains me a mining