ARadzi (OP)
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October 20, 2014, 11:47:21 PM |
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ARadzi (OP)
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October 21, 2014, 12:02:32 AM |
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I'm new into crypto currency and was wondering which wallet I should use in terms of security.
I prefer desktop wallet then online, but make sure you have some anti-virus and scan if it has trojan... Anti Virus does not guarantee that you do not get infected by trojan or other virus. There are plenty of fully undetectable viruses which means they cannot be detected. The best method is to verify and build the wallet yourself from source, I wouldn't download the wallet if its not open sourced. Hmm, this one caught my attention as I am using just free anti-virus and this would mean I only have limited protection. Now, would this require some programming knowledge? OMG, I hate being a noob but not even sure what open source is. |
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October 21, 2014, 12:23:09 AM |
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I'm new into crypto currency and was wondering which wallet I should use in terms of security.
I prefer desktop wallet then online, but make sure you have some anti-virus and scan if it has trojan... Anti Virus does not guarantee that you do not get infected by trojan or other virus. There are plenty of fully undetectable viruses which means they cannot be detected. The best method is to verify and build the wallet yourself from source, I wouldn't download the wallet if its not open sourced. Hmm, this one caught my attention as I am using just free anti-virus and this would mean I only have limited protection. Now, would this require some programming knowledge? OMG, I hate being a noob but not even sure what open source is. Having some programming knowledge does help but what you really need is a clean desktop that is free from trojan. Just don't download anything silly and you should be fine.. |
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October 21, 2014, 01:30:15 AM |
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I'm new into crypto currency and was wondering which wallet I should use in terms of security.
I prefer desktop wallet then online, but make sure you have some anti-virus and scan if it has trojan... Anti Virus does not guarantee that you do not get infected by trojan or other virus. There are plenty of fully undetectable viruses which means they cannot be detected. The best method is to verify and build the wallet yourself from source, I wouldn't download the wallet if its not open sourced. Hmm, this one caught my attention as I am using just free anti-virus and this would mean I only have limited protection. Now, would this require some programming knowledge? OMG, I hate being a noob but not even sure what open source is. Open sourced means they allow you to view all the code and ensure that they don't include viruses or wallet stealer. If you don't install anything suspicious, you are fine. It is recommended to change your OS to ubuntu or any other Linux OS. Linux have less known viruses than Windows. |
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misterycoins
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October 21, 2014, 02:49:24 AM |
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I prefer online Blockchain.info
Easy,fast,secure
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ARadzi (OP)
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October 21, 2014, 03:48:20 AM |
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I'm new into crypto currency and was wondering which wallet I should use in terms of security.
I prefer desktop wallet then online, but make sure you have some anti-virus and scan if it has trojan... Anti Virus does not guarantee that you do not get infected by trojan or other virus. There are plenty of fully undetectable viruses which means they cannot be detected. The best method is to verify and build the wallet yourself from source, I wouldn't download the wallet if its not open sourced. Hmm, this one caught my attention as I am using just free anti-virus and this would mean I only have limited protection. Now, would this require some programming knowledge? OMG, I hate being a noob but not even sure what open source is. Open sourced means they allow you to view all the code and ensure that they don't include viruses or wallet stealer. If you don't install anything suspicious, you are fine. It is recommended to change your OS to ubuntu or any other Linux OS. Linux have less known viruses than Windows. sounds good to me, but as you may know, windows is more accessible (at least, from where I am). Anyways, thanks for the great input. I'm new into crypto currency and was wondering which wallet I should use in terms of security.
I prefer desktop wallet then online, but make sure you have some anti-virus and scan if it has trojan... Anti Virus does not guarantee that you do not get infected by trojan or other virus. There are plenty of fully undetectable viruses which means they cannot be detected. The best method is to verify and build the wallet yourself from source, I wouldn't download the wallet if its not open sourced. Hmm, this one caught my attention as I am using just free anti-virus and this would mean I only have limited protection. Now, would this require some programming knowledge? OMG, I hate being a noob but not even sure what open source is. Having some programming knowledge does help but what you really need is a clean desktop that is free from trojan. Just don't download anything silly and you should be fine.. That means I should invest on some good anti-virus then.  cheers |
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Salmon1989
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October 21, 2014, 07:34:43 AM |
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Never store your bitcoin on a place that you don't have the private keys.
Blockchain.info or desktop wallets are alright, but the best option (in terms of security) is to get yourself an offline wallet.
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October 21, 2014, 08:59:36 AM |
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Bitcoin Core is the way to go. You contribute one active node to the network. That's very important to the whole btc network.
If everybody runs a lightweight wallet, the network's gonna be more vulnerable.
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Salmon1989
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October 21, 2014, 09:52:07 AM |
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Bitcoin Core is the way to go. You contribute one active node to the network. That's very important to the whole btc network.
If everybody runs a lightweight wallet, the network's gonna be more vulnerable.
Very true, but lightweight wallets do play an important role to new bitcoin users. It will be extremely hard to get new users to try bitcoin if they must first download 25 GB data and wait for hours (if not days) for the initial sync. |
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October 21, 2014, 02:31:23 PM |
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Bitcoin Core is the way to go. You contribute one active node to the network. That's very important to the whole btc network.
If everybody runs a lightweight wallet, the network's gonna be more vulnerable.
Very true, but lightweight wallets do play an important role to new bitcoin users. It will be extremely hard to get new users to try bitcoin if they must first download 25 GB data and wait for hours (if not days) for the initial sync. I think now it is way over 25 GB. In next update, 9.10 , this will be fixed. ~~MZ~~ |
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aronnov
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October 21, 2014, 10:42:03 PM |
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I prefer online wallet wallet than desktops, due to more flexible wallet online, look more familiar and easy to use, only need a stable internet connection to use it, and of course more to have a high level of security compared to desktop wallet, hopefully this can last longer ...  |
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Kimowa
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October 22, 2014, 12:06:28 AM |
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Have been using online wallet and no problem so far..
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ranochigo
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October 22, 2014, 12:52:30 AM |
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Bitcoin Core is the way to go. You contribute one active node to the network. That's very important to the whole btc network.
If everybody runs a lightweight wallet, the network's gonna be more vulnerable.
That is only if you port forward 8333 TCP on your router. Most beginners don't bother to do that to become a full node. The network have no use for nodes which goes down often, network needs nodes which are stable and have high uptime. |
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Centaurus
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October 22, 2014, 01:33:04 AM |
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You may put a small quantity of coins in an online wallet that you use daily, but preserve all the remaining in an offline wallet.
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1echo
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October 22, 2014, 01:51:58 AM |
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id go for desktop
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TheDragonSlayer
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October 22, 2014, 02:36:18 AM |
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id go for desktop
Same here, have control over your coin feels much better.. |
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OptimusPrime7
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October 22, 2014, 02:55:33 AM |
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Online over desktop cause I dowanna download the whole blockchain, it takes like 100 hours for me..
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BitcoinZombie
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October 22, 2014, 03:27:43 AM |
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Online over desktop cause I dowanna download the whole blockchain, it takes like 100 hours for me..
agreed, take so long to syncronize/download blockchain, i choose simple transaction using online wallet :/ |
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Muhammed Zakir
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October 22, 2014, 05:31:48 AM |
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Online over desktop cause I dowanna download the whole blockchain, it takes like 100 hours for me..
agreed, take so long to syncronize/download blockchain, i choose simple transaction using online wallet :/ You can use HD wallets like Electrum, MultibitHD(Beta), DarkWallet(Alpha - But its good!) or you can use KryptoKit. ~~MZ~~ |
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October 22, 2014, 06:13:04 AM |
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I'd use Desktop wallet since you have more control on it mate I'am personally using Electrum at the moment & it's very secure and simple to use I simply like it |
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