Bitcoin Core
Wallets
Bitcoin Core is the reference implementation of the Bitcoin protocol, maintained by a global network of open-source contributors. It includes a full Bitcoin node that independently validates every transaction and block, plus an integrated wallet for sending and receiving bitcoin. Running Bitcoin Core means you verify your own transactions without trusting any third party — it is the most sovereign way to interact with Bitcoin, providing full privacy and security at the cost of requiring full blockchain storage.
Details
- Type
- Desktop full node wallet
- Multisig
- No
- Platform
- Windows,macOS,Linux
- Custodial
- No
- Full Node
- Yes
- Lightning
- No
- Platforms
- windows, macos, linux
- Open Source
- Yes
- Tor Support
- Yes
- Bitcoin Only
- Yes
- Coin Control
- Yes
- Multisig Support
- No
- Lightning Support
- No
More Wallets
Bitkey
Block (formerly Square) hardware + mobile wallet combo. Simple 2-of-3 multi-sig: your phone, a hardware device, and Block's server as backup. Designed for mainstream Bitcoin self-custody with a focus on recovery.
Sparrow Wallet
Full-featured Bitcoin desktop wallet focused on privacy and security. Supports hardware wallets, multi-sig, coin control, and connects to your own node.
AirGap Vault
AirGap Vault is an open-source Bitcoin and cryptocurrency wallet system that uses an air-gapped smartphone as an offline signing device. The companion AirGap Wallet app handles the online portion while the Vault app — installed on a dedicated offline phone — signs transactions via QR codes. It supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tezos with strong security architecture.
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