BusyBeaverHP (OP)
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August 25, 2014, 02:14:21 AM |
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I'm currently using Mycelium as my mobile wallet, and so far the user-end experience is smooth and flawless, but because it uses a centralized service by default, I have to trust them to not hide or simulate payment. Honest and altruistic they may be, this really defeats the purpose of bitcoin, so on to the next wallet... The wallet must at least meet the below requirements: 1. Encrypted Backup - The ability to generate encrypted backup, 'nuff said. 2. Decentralization - Must use the Bitcoin Network, and not a third-party server that directs traffic to aforementioned network. 3. Security - Must offer security measures such as PIN and/or TFA to spend money. I would assume that if my phone is stolen, that such measures would afford me time to take my coins out via encrypted backup. https://bitcoin.org/en/choose-your-wallet So far, Green Address and Hive seems to have met the above requirements. Any argument for/against one or the other? Thank you ahead of time.
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Dare
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August 25, 2014, 05:19:31 PM Last edit: August 30, 2014, 05:13:31 AM by Dare |
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I personally prefer the original Android bitcoin wallet by Schildbach: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.schildbach.walletIt supports AES-256 encrypted backups (which I had to recover from once when I accidentally uninstalled the app, and worked fine), and it's decentralized. Its only disadvantage is that it doesn't have any sort of PIN/password protection (generally your phone is the second factor for TFA, so implementing it on a mobile app would be inconvenient) on accessing keys or sending coins, so you'd have to password-protect your entire phone.
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DhaniBoy
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August 29, 2014, 05:48:46 PM |
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I prefer use blockchain.info for the mobile wallet, there is a few security system which makes its user comfortable, GUI is so familiar and easy to use it you may visit https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=piuk.blockchain.android&hl=inhopefully you can enjoy it ...
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odolvlobo
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August 29, 2014, 08:08:15 PM |
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Any wallet that is connected directly to the Bitcoin network has to be a full node and not an SPV wallet. Does one exist for mobile devices?
I don't believe Green Address and Hive meet your criteria. The blockchain.info wallet goes through the blockchain.info server.
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nabeton
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August 30, 2014, 11:46:24 PM |
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electrum supports android, but I dont know how about you other criteria
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Domino
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August 31, 2014, 06:34:38 PM |
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electrum supports android, but I dont know how about you other criteria
Electrum is a thin client, and it connects to a list of servers. So it doesn't satisfy OP's requirement.
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androidlai
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August 31, 2014, 07:06:41 PM |
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I'm afraid no wallet can fully meet OP's requirements
If I must choose one now, I have to choose the blockchain.info mobile wallet. It's not decentralizated though. At least if my phone is stolen, blockchain.info mobile wallet has PIN protected and I still have time to quickly move my coins with any browser connected to the internet
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Velkro
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August 31, 2014, 11:34:42 PM |
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i hope one best android wallet will emerge in coming years, because now im too scared to use them
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mezmerizer9
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August 31, 2014, 11:57:00 PM |
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I'm currently using Mycelium as my mobile wallet, and so far the user-end experience is smooth and flawless, but because it uses a centralized service by default, I have to trust them to not hide or simulate payment. Honest and altruistic they may be, this really defeats the purpose of bitcoin, so on to the next wallet... The wallet must at least meet the below requirements: 1. Encrypted Backup - The ability to generate encrypted backup, 'nuff said. 2. Decentralization - Must use the Bitcoin Network, and not a third-party server that directs traffic to aforementioned network. 3. Security - Must offer security measures such as PIN and/or TFA to spend money. I would assume that if my phone is stolen, that such measures would afford me time to take my coins out via encrypted backup. https://bitcoin.org/en/choose-your-wallet So far, Green Address and Hive seems to have met the above requirements. Any argument for/against one or the other? Thank you ahead of time. Best android wallet, in my opinion, is blockchains. I started with that wallet when I started with bitcoins and I'm still using it. Very good.
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maurya78
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September 01, 2014, 11:57:21 AM |
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I have on occasion used blockchain's mobile app Works pretty well, good integration
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bitkilo
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September 02, 2014, 11:12:12 AM |
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I belive this thread could be useful here https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=271834.0Could be a bit old but maybe still worth checking.
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Muhammed Zakir
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September 02, 2014, 12:29:30 PM |
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Me too! It is a great app and a better once. Blockchain.info is synced with another server, right? It is nice though. What about Mycelium? You can try it. It is a good app. ~~MZ~~
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fantasticoin
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September 02, 2014, 01:15:07 PM |
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Any ios users here? Any iphone app that can be used as bitcoin wallet?
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notlist3d
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September 02, 2014, 01:20:00 PM |
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Blockchain has some nice features on it. Such as finding places that take BTC.
I would not use a mobile wallet for big amounts of bit coin but spending money.
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bitsmichel
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September 02, 2014, 01:38:27 PM |
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Blockchain has some nice features on it. Such as finding places that take BTC.
I would not use a mobile wallet for big amounts of bit coin but spending money.
Right, the Android platform has lots of malware on it. For big amounts use another storage
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iluvbitcoins
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Freedom&Honor
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September 02, 2014, 01:44:26 PM |
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I used GreenAddress, it's awesome You get 1 instant confirmation No waiting Pretty encrypted too
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cryptworld
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September 02, 2014, 02:35:14 PM |
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I like the coinbase mobile wallet,but that is not with your wallet in the mobile
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Muhammed Zakir
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September 03, 2014, 12:20:05 PM |
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Any ios users here? Any iphone app that can be used as bitcoin wallet?
Yeah! I personally use bitWallet and it is just better than others. If you just want an address in the wallet, then I recommend using coinpocket. Remember, if you use coinpocket, you can not add any other address. OR you can use greenaddress. In that too, you can't import address and it is online wallet but it is good. Considering all features, bitWallet is the best. ~~MZ~~
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Muhammed Zakir
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September 03, 2014, 12:24:28 PM |
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Blockchain has some nice features on it. Such as finding places that take BTC.
I would not use a mobile wallet for big amounts of bit coin but spending money.
Right, the Android platform has lots of malware on it. For big amounts use another storage +1. Yeah it is very dangerous. If you are using, make a back up, so that the BTC can be recovered if the phone is lost and also don't ever root your phone. If your phone is rooted, AVG should be installed and if it report any app, then read it carefully and if it access home directory, uninstall it ASAP. ~~MZ~~
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catlinhappy
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September 03, 2014, 04:03:21 PM |
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A friend of mine uses GreenAddress, and he has often boasted on how perfect its working may be you should give it a try.
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