Electrum Multisig Inheritance Setup

Bitcoin Inheritance

Electrum, one of Bitcoin's oldest software wallets, supports multisig configurations that can be structured for inheritance planning. By creating a 2-of-3 multisig wallet where keys are distributed between the owner, a trusted third party, and a sealed inheritance package, Electrum enables technically proficient Bitcoin holders to build robust, no-fee inheritance plans.

Details

Price: free
Open Source: Yes
Custody Type: multisig self-custody
Founded Year: 2011
Jurisdiction: global
Service Type: self-setup_multisig

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