Sparrow Wallet

Wallets

Sparrow Wallet is a Bitcoin-only desktop wallet for advanced users who prioritize privacy, security, and transaction control. Created by Craig Raw and first released in 2020, Sparrow supports full control over UTXO management, coin selection, transaction labeling, and fee estimation. It integrates with hardware wallets (Coldcard, Ledger, Trezor, Jade), supports multisig setups, connects to your own Bitcoin node, and includes built-in CoinJoin via JoinMarket or Whirlpool. Considered the gold standard desktop wallet for self-sovereign Bitcoin storage.

Details

Type: Desktop wallet (advanced, coin control, privacy)
Multisig: Yes
Platform: Desktop
Custodial: No
Lightning: No
Platforms: Desktop (Windows, Mac, Linux)
Open Source: Yes
Bitcoin Only: Yes
Coin Control: Yes
Founded Year: 2020
Segwit Support: Yes
Taproot Support: Yes
Multisig Support: Yes
Lightning Support: No
Hardware Wallet Support: Yes

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