Electrum, MultiBit or Armory?

[marcotheminer]

Which one would you recommend for secure storage?

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[sobitcoin]

I personally use MultiBit, but have heard good things about the other two as well. Check out all the options I'v been listing here, seems like new alternatives show up every morning http://yocrypto.ca/listing-category/bitcoin-wallets/

[sed]

For secure storage, don't you just want to print out the keys and keep them safe (not on a computer)?

I've used Multibit off and on again and and overall it's a good program but I don't like how it's not easily customizable (you can't change the recommended tx fee, you can't reset the dust limit, etc).

[fearlesscat10]

I recently posted about needing a cold wallet. Read here if you'd like.
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=908157.0

Ended up going with Armory, so that's what I'll recommend to you too.

[sed]

I checked out your thread and you do say you went with armory but that thread doesn't have a lot of info on why you did that or how it's somehow better than a simple paper copy.  I don't get the idea of using a whole computer to just hold  a private key or two in longterm storage.  What if the hardware fails?  I'm not saying it's likely but isn't simply writing down a few copies and storing them safely a lot easier (and you can use your computer in the meantime for other things)?

[ChuckBuck]

Those 3 are fine choices for software/desktop wallets.

If you want air tight security that's forever cold/offline, I'd probably go with one of the following:

1)Trezor
https://www.bitcointrezor.com/


2)Ledger
https://www.ledgerwallet.com/


3)Paper
https://bitcoinpaperwallet.com/

[sed]

But wait, if you just want to put something offline, why do you need websites?  I've just used my bitcoind to generate an address/priv key pair and then saved it---printed it out.  I've never had to use a website to do this.

[sobitcoin]

Those 3 are fine choices for software/desktop wallets.

If you want air tight security that's forever cold/offline, I'd probably go with one of the following:

1)Trezor
https://www.bitcointrezor.com/


2)Ledger
https://www.ledgerwallet.com/


3)Paper
https://bitcoinpaperwallet.com/

Heck yea, these are good ones. Woodwallets is pretty cool to, just got one and it's really nice. No cool features but smells fresh lol

[ticoti]

I would not reccomend armory by the fact that you have to download the whole blockchain
but if you want security it can be a good option

[sed]

I would not reccomend armory by the fact that you have to download the whole blockchain
but if you want security it can be a good option

If you want to download the blockchain why not just use bitcoind?  It's simple and easy.

But none of this seems to apply to the OPs question about cold storage.  I still can't see why a simple printout of a privkey file isn't the easiest solution.

[yakuza699]

First of all I don't thing that this topic is in the right place.Secondly you must know what you want.If you want a good cold storage and you are willing to keep it offline than for sure pick Armory.If you want a lightweight client than choose Electrum. I don't recommend multibit because you don't really get control over your private keys.

[LOBSTER]

For security storage armory. If you get infected, the hacker could compromis your Electrum or Multibit funds but not your Armory funds.

[kepo07]

i'm prefer you to use multibit because i think it the best wallet

[sed]

For security storage armory. If you get infected, the hacker could compromis your Electrum or Multibit funds but not your Armory funds.

How is this true?  So many vague posts in this thread with no detail...

[activebiz]

Which one would you recommend for secure storage?

armory would be the best option for online and ofline storage security.

[JessicaSe]

i will suggest multibit wallet
i m using it personally myself and it is fast, secure and bug free wallet
a light version of bitcoin wallet

[searle421]

If you have Trezor it is better, but if you don't have trezor use Armory it is the best in terms of security.

[Zorrocoin]

I think the most secure is Paper wallet.

[sana54210]

I'm currently using MultiBit for months now. The security of your bitcoins most of the time depends on you.

[TrailingComet]

Armory worked pretty well for a while but I now only use paper wallets for cold storage