Specter Desktop

Bitcoin Inheritance

Specter Desktop is an open-source Bitcoin wallet coordinator designed specifically for multisig setups with multiple hardware wallets. Its flexibility makes it a popular tool for Bitcoin inheritance planning: users can configure n-of-m multisig schemes where heir-held devices can serve as recovery signers. Specter integrates with Bitcoin Core and supports all major hardware wallets, making it the go-to tool for sophisticated Bitcoin holders designing custom inheritance structures.

Details

Requires: Bitcoin Core (optional) or public node
Platforms: Desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Key Scheme: Configurable n-of-m multisig
Open Source: Yes
Bitcoin Only: Yes
Service Type: Bitcoin multisig coordinator for inheritance setups
Custody Model: Self-custody (user controls all keys)

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