Web wallets in comparison

Web wallets store private keys online, where they are encrypted with a password chosen by the user. Although they offer the lowest level of security, online bitcoin wallets have the advantage of being compatible and accessible from any device connected to the internet.

GreenAddress is a bitcoin wallet with multisignature, available on the internet, for desktop, Android and iOS. GreenAddress is compatible with hardware wallets such as TREZOR, Ledger Nano and the HW.1. 'Multisignature' in this context means that the site requires manual confirmation from you to transfer your coins; this greatly improves security. Supported devices • Desktop

BitPay

BitPay Wallet is a decentralised mobile wallet for iOS and Android. Designed as a decentralised wallet (non-custodian wallet), the user manages his private key himself. BitPay, started as a wallet pioneer in 2011, has designed its wallet to be used for cryptocurrencies as a means of payment in everyday life. There is a connected debit card, the BitPay Card, which is currently only available to users in the USA. Since 2021, the BitPay Wallet has also been available as a web wallet with a browser extension. Supported devices • Desktop • Windows Phone • Android • iOS / iPhone

Bitcoin Wallet

Bitcoin Wallet or 'Schildbach Wallet' was the first mobile Bitcoin wallet. Bitcoin Wallet is more secure than most other Bitcoin wallets because it connects you directly to the Bitcoin network. Bitcoin Wallet has a simple interface and just the right amount of features that make it a great wallet and a great learning tool for Bitcoin beginners. Supported devices • Android

Mycelium

Mycelium is the most popular Bitcoin wallet for Android. It is very user-friendly to send and receive payments. Its backup is very easy because Mycelium makes it easy with setup and backup instructions. Supported devices • Android

Together with Copay, Breadwallet is the best Bitcoin wallet for the iPhone. It is open source and gives users full control over their private keys. Breadwallet also has a clear user interface, which makes sending and receiving bitcoins a pleasant and super-simple process. Supported devices • Desktop • Android • iOS / iPhone

Edge

The Edge Wallet is a digital platform that was founded back in 2014. With 2-factor authorisation added in 2015, the security standard of the wallet increased rapidly. The digital wallet for cryptocurrencies used to be called "Airbitz" and only called itself "Edge" for the first time in 2017. The selection of usable Edge Wallet cryptocurrencies is interesting. You can not only use the classic Bitcoin or Ethereum. All ERC20 tokens can also be used in the Edge Wallet Review. Supported devices • Android • iOS / iPhone

Green

Blockstream Green is a simple and secure bitcoin and liquid wallet that makes it easy to get started sending and receiving bitcoin and liquid-based assets like L-BTC and USDt from Tether. Developed by one of the most respected teams in the Bitcoin industry, Blockstream Green is supported by multiple platforms and is suitable for Bitcoin beginners and power users alike. EASY SETUP. No registration or personal details are required to get started. Simply write down your 24-word mnemonic and start making bitcoin transactions immediately. Supported devices • Android

Electrum

Breadwallet

Exodus is a very innovative wallet for many different cryptocurrencies. Downloading and installing the wallet takes less than five minutes. Exodus is a light wallet, which ensures that the wallet can be set up quickly and is ready to use immediately. What is a light wallet? Exodus does not store the complete blockchain of all integrated cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc. but only serves as an interface to the cryptocurrency networks. Only the keys (public and private key) are managed in the wallet. Verification of payments via the blockchain does not take place directly in the wallet, but Exodus is connected to the networks via various interfaces. Supported devices • Desktop

Exodus

Blockchain.info offers everything an online Bitcoin wallet needs: A high security standard, simple and intuitive functions and even the possibility to buy Bitcoins in a few minutes. Getting your first Bitcoins is just as easy as registering. This is because bitcoins can be added immediately via the external service provider Coinify, which is integrated into Blockchain. To receive Bitcoins immediately, a credit card is required. If you want to exchange bitcoins via SEPA transfer, this takes 2-3 days. The purchase by credit card works very well and the Bitcoins are credited in the shortest possible time. Supported devices • Desktop • Android • iOS / iPhone

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