Audience
Traders seeking a solution to secure their bitcoin, verify their transactions and protect their privacy
About Specter Wallet
Secure your Bitcoin, verify your transactions, and protect your privacy. Specter Desktop is FOSS-free open-source software under the MIT license. It exists to empower you, to hold your own keys, and follow self-sovereign best practices. Your Bitcoin node, on your hardware, paired with your signing devices, creates secure wallets for bitcoin self-custody. A multi-sig scheme offers a high degree of security, a single-sig cold storage wallet is safe for smaller amounts and convenient to operate. Define your optimal setup and use Specter desktop to coordinate the wallet best suited to your needs. Leverage the powerful functionality of Bitcoin Core, the solid foundation for a secure set-up. Rely on your own node to verify transactions and protect your privacy. One-click to install Bitcoin Core directly from Specter Desktop, and get your node set up quickly. QR codes enable a fast and intuitive signing experience via PSBT. SD cards and USB-connected devices are also supported.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
Free
Free Version:
Free Version available.
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Specter Solutions
United States
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