Wallet directory

Electrum

Best for: Veterans who value a long track record

The veteran open-source desktop wallet — since 2011. Multisig, hardware-wallet support, deterministic wallets; battle-tested above all.

Electrum is the veteran open-source desktop wallet, around since 2011, with multisig, hardware-wallet support and deterministic wallets. Its longevity is the point — it has been battle-tested through every kind of market and attack.

It is favoured by users who value a long track record and fine-grained control over polish, and it can connect to your own server for privacy. The interface is utilitarian rather than beginner-friendly, so it rewards people who already know what they want from a wallet.

CustodySelf-custody — you hold the keys

KYCNone — no ID required

LightningLightning via swaps

Open sourceYes — client source is published

Runs onDesktop · Android

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Coldcard

Air-gapped cold storage

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