What is the best cryptocurrency wallet. Mobile Wallet Applications for Cryptocurrencies

Hello, dear readers of the blog site. Today, more and more people are immersed in the world of bitcoins, altcoins, exchanges and other things that they never thought of before. At the same time, they do not always have enough knowledge in this area to completely minimize the risks.

By this, I do not mean the risks of trading on stock exchanges or high. The topic of this article today will be a purely technical, but very important question - which wallet (or wallets) to choose to work with the cryptocurrencies you need?

Why is it so important? I already wrote in the article that this technology itself is remarkable for the absence of an owner, administration or any other intermediaries (it lives on its own). But if you lose access to your crypto wallet, then no one will restore it to you. All ends.

In addition, different types of wallets have different degrees of security and convenience. For different tasks it makes sense to use different options. Someone works with small amounts and multi-currency online wallets are suitable for him, while someone chests huge capitals and even a cold wallet will not be enough for him and he uses hardware ones to sleep peacefully.

Actually, this will be discussed in this article - what are the crypto wallets for the current 2018, what are their pros and cons, what is right for you and, finally, how to create or get yourself a wallet with the cryptocurrency you need (or multicurrency to work with).

What is a crypto wallet and how to create it (start)

In fact, the question is not idle and many problems associated with the loss of crypto-money(theft, hacking, loss of access) are based on a misunderstanding of what you are working with. Many people are used to dealing with Yandex Money, Qiwi, AdvaCash, etc. There is technical support that will help you solve problems with access to your account.

But when working with cryptocurrencies, in most cases, none of this will happen. You are alone with your problems and there will be no one to help you. Often these systems and wallets where your funds are stored maintain complete anonymity, which means it will not be possible to prove that you are the owner (just lost access) or that it was not you who transferred the money from him, but someone else (hacker), it will not be possible ( and often there is no one to prove it to).

In general, according to the classics of the genre, I must first intimidate you, Dear Reader, so that you would be more attentive to all of the following. Let's assume that I succeeded and you are in a state of heightened attention.

So, a crypto wallet has two incarnations - its essence and its technical implementation.

The point is not that hard to understand. A crypto wallet is just two numbers(they are also called keys, meaning that they can be used to decrypt something):

1. You can communicate one number (word) to anyone, because it acts as the address of your wallet. It is also called a public key or simply an address.
2. The second number you should not tell anyone. This is an analogue of a password that allows you to access your money (bitcoins or other altcoins). It is also called a private key. Whoever owns it owns the money.

Understandably? This is the essence of a crypto wallet. His principle. It's simple: login (address) and password (private key).

Thus, the simplest implementation is paper wallet when you only have the address and private key written down on paper or saved as a screenshot. Everything. You can already receive money to this address, and if necessary, you can withdraw or transfer money by connecting this wallet to any client program.

The figure above shows an example of creating the simplest bitcoin wallet on the site. bitaddress.org(the same can be done on Bitcoin.com) You will only need to receive the keys, print it in several copies and store it securely.

The wallet balance can be checked on the official bitcoin blockchain websites - blockchain.info or blockexplorer.com by simply entering the address (public key) there. You should not enter or in any other way shoot the private key.

For other cryptocurrencies, there will be other official sites where you can do all this and view it. For example, for Bitcoin, this is the online wallet blockchain.info, for Ethereum - myetherwallet.com, for Monero - mymonero.com

But to withdraw funds from this wallet, you will already have to use a software solution (local or hosted online). You will enter this pair of keys (address and private key) into the client program (or on the website of the online service - the same blockchain.info), after which you will be able to manage this money.

True, until you did this, the reliability of storing money in a paper wallet was the highest (unless the printout of the keys is stolen from you or you yourself do not lose it). And then the reliability will already be determined by the technical solution for working with the wallet that you have chosen (see details below).

And here technical implementations All this (software solutions) can be many. It all depends on your goals, tasks to be solved and the desire to compromise between security and usability.

Client programs serve not only to quickly create wallets, but also to provide a user-friendly interface, and can work both on your computer and on a phone, tablet, or even on a remote server where the online service you use is located.

Moreover, modern client programs can automatically create new wallet addresses for you for each transaction () to make it harder to trace you. The old addresses will also belong only to you and you can use them - don't worry.

Rating of crypto wallets

Before continuing, I’ll immediately make a reservation that there is such a wonderful resource in all respects as Сryptocompare and it has cryptocurrency wallet rating .

Here, however, all crypto-wallets are collected in a heap - both online, and mobile, and cold (thick and thin), and hardware, and multi-currency, but nonetheless. But you can clearly see what currencies can be stored in this wallet, what type it is (under what OS it is designed), how easy it is to work with it and how much your anonymity (incognito) will be preserved when working with it.

It is also important to pay attention to degree of security work with this program (application or online service). The best option is a green shield representing cold wallets that store the private key on your device. The yellow shield will be a little worse - the private key is stored by third parties, but in encrypted form. And completely seams, when the shield is brown - your money is extremely weakly protected and hackers can get to it.

This rating of crypto wallets does not mean that you need to take the top one from this list and work only with it. No. Everything will depend on the tasks you solve, on convenience and on the degree of your personal paranoia. The main thing is that the “wallet” you have chosen should be on this list, because you can easily fall for the bait of scammers, of which there are a great many.

Hardware, cold, multi-currency - which is better

As you might have guessed, there are a lot of options for implementing client programs for storing currency. How do they differ from each other and which one to choose for yourself? I do not know. Honestly. But I can explain to you in simple words what each type of wallet is and what tasks it solves. Well, you will already make the choice yourself, but it is quite conscious.

1. Hardware- the most reliable option for a crypto wallet. Why? Because the device (something similar to a flash drive with a button) stores a private key (password) inside itself and it will not be possible to access it via the network (an already formed transaction is issued at the output of the device and nothing more). This device naturally costs money, but not so much (a hundred bucks on average).
2. Cold(local) - not 100% reliable, but free. It is a program (for a computer or mobile phone). The private key is stored on your computer (or flash drive), although it can also be stored in paper form (in the form of a printout or a QR code), which increases security but reduces ease of use. In fact, you have not made a single payment from it yet (never used a private key) — a cold crypto wallet will be as reliable as a hardware one (you can also check the receipt of payments to your address on third-party blockchain control services). Therefore, it can serve as an alternative option for accumulating large amounts.
3. Online(hot) - the least protected, because your private key is either stored on a third-party server on the network (i.e. your wallet, in fact, does not belong to you, but there is a chance to restore access to money in case of force majeure with the help of technical support) , or transferred from your computer when connected to the wallet. In any case, the likelihood that it will be stolen is greatly increased. But the ease of use (access from any device from anywhere in the world) and problem solving are increased.

P.S. Word cold in this case, it means that the wallet does not require a permanent connection to the Internet (to receive payments, as I already mentioned, you don’t even have to go into it - specify the address of your wallet and check the receipt of the payment on sites that allow you to view transactions in the blockchain). BUT hot, respectively, requires a network connection, which makes it more vulnerable to attacks.

P.S.2 Cold wallets There are "thick" and "thin". "Thick" download the entire blockchain (a list of all transactions) to your computer. This case can weigh a hundred gigabytes and swing for several days. But working with thick wallets is considered safer. However, a fat monster will not fit on a tablet or cloudbook (yes, and a regular laptop).

Therefore, there are "thin" cold wallets, where the blockchain is stored online and needs to be accessed through the network. Security will be lower here, but convenience will be higher, especially if you work on the same computer with many altcoins.

Multi-currency and single-currency crypto-wallets

Five years ago, there were only one or two cryptocurrencies and they were counted (bitcoin, litecoin, ether and a little more). Now it's not like that. Even, but there are already more than one and a half thousand of them.

It is clear that it is not always convenient to work with each altcoin (this is such a unifying name for all cryptocurrencies except bitcoin) from a separate (albeit “official”) crypto wallet.

Demand creates supply, and today you can download and use a range of multi-currency crypto wallets working both on a computer (as a program or browser extension) and on a mobile phone. Well, and, of course, you can find a bunch of online services that provide a convenient multi-currency wallet.

Some of the multi-currency wallets are very well protected (in fact, they are cold - you can install it on a USB flash drive and put it in a safe). The other part is moderately protected, well, there are hot wallets (online) that bribe with their unsurpassed convenience.

Do you know these? Yes, of course you know. Almost - this is essentially a multi-currency online wallet for storing (and quickly exchanging) a lot of altcoins and bitcoins.

So what to choose - multi-currency or single-currency?

As a rule, options for single-currency (less often multiple-currency) wallets are offered on the official websites of cryptocurrencies (an example is the official website of bitcoin). In principle, these applications can be trusted and their reliability (and the honesty of the developers) has been verified (I already wrote about it). This option, as it were, can be considered more reliable.

Therefore, the resolution of the dilemma of choice can be represented as follows:

1. If you want to work only with bitcoin and one or two other altcoins, then you might consider installing their "official" wallets. As I already mentioned, the best option for security will be hardware products, then there are "thick" cold wallets, and only then "thin" clients. Well, online services close this rating in terms of reliability.
2. However, if you you need to work with a dozen altcoins, then a multi-currency wallet can be a lifesaver. There are also hardware crypto wallets, both cold and hot, multi-currency. True, hardware ones do not support a large number of currencies, so you will most likely have to choose between cold wallets (desktop or mobile), or between online wallets.

Well, that was all theory, and now it's time to move on to practice.

Best Multi-Currency Crypto Wallets

I want to start with a review of exactly the best multicurrency wallets, because this is the direction that is now the most in demand and in recent years there have appeared very high-quality and very safe solutions for storing many altcoins in one place.

Now there are few who are limited to a few coins in their work. The market is very dynamic and most participants try not to miss the profit by trading in many currency directions at once (depending on where the wind blows). What do we offer to ensure the convenience of such work?

Cryptocurrency exchanges as multicurrency online wallets

As I already mentioned, the most obvious way to implement multicurrency storage of cryptocurrencies is to exchanges where you trade them. In most of them, immediately after registration, you will receive at your full disposal a whole set of wallets for each of the currencies used on this exchange.

There are well-known exchanges where many dozens of coins are traded and you can get the same number of online wallets at your disposal:

It is very convenient and you can quickly transfer one currency to another, depending on the current situation. The disadvantages of this method are also obvious. Private keys are not stored with you, which means that all this money belongs, in fact, to the exchange. If something happens to it (it closes, it is hacked), then you will be left with nothing.

But if you do not store large amounts there or quickly withdraw them into real money (rubles, dollars, euros), as if fixing profits, then ease of use can overshadow possible risks. For example, I often, or rather the wallets I have open there, to withdraw bitcoins and altcoins from other exchanges and online services, because it allows you to convert all this wealth into rubles on fairly acceptable conditions.

Cold, hot, mobile, but multi-currency

As I mentioned above, there is a crypto wallet rating(how representative it is not for me to judge), which you can rely on when choosing. Rather, it is to rely on (i.e., choose from what is there), but not follow literally, because the final rating is always some kind of “average temperature in the hospital”.

1. Hardware ( Trezor, Ledger, KeepKey) - they are all multi-currency, although they are not champions in terms of the number of coins used. There will be a separate conversation about them (scroll the text a bit down to the pictures depicting all these devices). Their main feature is almost 100% reliability and security. Minus - non-free and a certain decrease in the efficiency of working with accounts.
2. Exodus is the current leader of the rating and at the same time a multi-currency and multi-platform wallet. It is well protected and it is very important that at the same time it is you who owns your private key (it is stored on your computer), and not a third-party service. In fact, this is a cold wallet with all the pluses that follow from this (see them above). It is possible to contact technical support.

   Its interface also includes a built-in coin exchanger and portfolio visualization (like an exchanger or a simple crypto-exchange), and it also has an advanced data backup system necessary to restore access to your money in case of force majeure (there is even an option to send Seed- key to your mail in encrypted form). Read more about this (wallet backup) below.

3. Coinomi is a good example of a multi-currency mobile (works under android, but soon they also promise a version for iOs) crypto wallet that stores a private key on the device, i.e. works in cold mode. The number of altcoins he works with is incalculable (almost a hundred).

   

   To back up all wallets, it will be enough to write down (or print out) a specially created passphrase (Seed-key) only once. It is possible to quickly internally exchange coins for each other using ShapeShift or Changelly exchangers. Some even use it on desktop with .

4. blockchain- one of the most popular and reliable online options (it is often called ""). True, the reliability is relative, because your private key is still stored by third parties (on the server of this service), but in encrypted form, which somewhat reduces the risk of it being stolen by hackers.

   Blockchain Wallet can be called multi-currency with a stretch, because it allows you to work with two cryptocurrencies, but the most popular ones are bitcoins (including Bitcoin Cash) and ethereum. Among other online wallets, it is by far the most authoritative and has the largest number of users.

   It is very easy to create (start) a wallet here (the client interface is translated into Russian), and it is very convenient to use it. The security of working with money is at a high level (two-factor authorization, secret phrase to restore access). Well, all the other advantages are associated with online placement - accessibility from anywhere from any device. By the way, there are convenient applications for Android and iOs, which is important.

5. Jaxx- is trying to compete with the market leader Exodus in its own field, but is not yet in the right state to win, but nevertheless has already gained considerable popularity among users.

   This is a cold, well-protected multi-currency crypto-wallet that has identically styled mobile, browser and desktop (portable, which can be stored and run from a flash drive) versions that can be synchronized with each other. The security of working with money is at the level here, and the only thing that can cause criticism so far is the lack of functionality and flaws in the implementation of the code.

Best Cold Crypto Wallets

Everything is easier here. I have already listed most of them above (in the list of the best multicurrency wallets):

Only hardware wallets are even colder (read more about them below):

It remains only to add a few positions, some of which are very worthy of attention. These wallets are single-currency, but very convenient and reliable. It probably makes sense to use them to store the main cryptocurrencies (although, all felt-tip pens are different in taste and color):

Best Mobile Crypto Wallets

The best hardware crypto wallets

At the moment, there are several companies producing these devices. In appearance, they may resemble a flash drive with buttons and a small screen. What is their essence? Naturally, the reliability of storing money. Even a cold single-currency wallet like Bitcoin Core is not 100% secure simply because your computer may be infected with a virus.

Bitcoins and altcoins are now worth crazy money and the number of hunters for other people's capital is growing, because everything “digital” can be hacked. In response to this, special products for the secure storage of coins appeared. Essentially, it's all the same cold wallets, but in which it is almost impossible to climb from the side.

As a rule, hardware crypto wallets are quite compact (about the size of a flash drive), but they require a connection to a computer or cell phone to work. There are also stand-alone solutions, but they are no longer compact. In general, it can be carried in your pocket and used from anywhere in the world from any PC or mobile phone.

Naturally, they cost money and you need to order them from the official websites of manufacturers, and then wait for some more time until it is delivered to you. To date, there has been three market leaders in hardware crypto wallets:

Why are hardware crypto wallets so secure?

Let me explain using the example of a device called Trezor. It is not expensive - a little more than a hundred bucks including delivery, but it is really worth it, because your private key is not transferred from this device anywhere (transactions are signed inside the device even if there is no access to the network).

Viruses have not yet been invented for it, which means that theft is possible only through physical possession of the Trezor or its loss. But even here you can be calm. Access to the device is protected by a pin code (you enter it with the mouse in the web interface of your own software or a compatible wallet). If you don't know the pin code, you won't get access to the money.

In order for your money not to disappear along with the device, you will need to at the very beginning of use write down a Seed-phrase (of two dozen words) or take a photo of it. In no case do not store it on your computer, phone, or somewhere else where the hands of hackers can reach. If the device is lost, it will be possible to restore access to the wallet, which is wonderful.

In general, if you yourself do not burst (you are not or another way of social engineering), then nothing should happen to your money protected by a hardware wallet. At most, you will be a little nervous when restoring access.

How to replenish a crypto wallet or withdraw money from it

I’ll torment you for just a few more minutes and finally leave you behind - it’s just that not everyone can be aware of how to enter and withdraw cryptocurrency from the network.

Really. Do you have rubles or dollars. How to replenish your crypto-wallets with them. This can be done in at least three ways:

1. - it's very simple and fast. As a rule, it will be possible to use bank cards for replenishment, or money on the accounts of payment systems (Kiwi, Yandex Money, AdvaKesh, Payer and others). I use these services most often:

   And to find the best courses among them, I use monitoring services:

   If the exchanger does not have the currency you need, then you can buy bitcoins (or other popular altcoins), and then exchange them for the desired currency either in a multicurrency wallet or on the exchanges, which will be discussed below
2. - not all exchanges work with fiat money (some allow you to deposit and withdraw only bitcoins and altcoins, but not rubles or dollars). Although, as I mentioned above, you can buy bitcoins in the exchanger and exchange them for the desired altcoin on the exchange. I recently, because she has many different input / output options with a completely sane commission. Read more at the link provided.
3. Getting paid for goods/services or vice versa spending your cyber money on all this. The problem here lies in the fact that there are still quite a few services and goods paid in this way in the world.

How to backup your wallet

This action is mandatory and most more or less sane client programs or online services prompt you to do so immediately. after creating (establishing) a wallet. Thanks to this backup, you will be able to restore access to money even if you lose your laptop, phone, PC or hardware wallet, not to mention cases of freezing, crashing or accidental removal of the client program.

Backup at its simplest will represent what at the very beginning of the article I called a paper crypto wallet. Those. it's just two keys - public (address) and private (private). They represent an inconceivable set of characters, often still represented by .

Although lately crypto wallets offer a more original way to create a backup - using a seed phrase consisting of a dozen or two dozen words, usually written in Latin.

In any case, both the keys and the seed phrase should not be stored on a computer with Internet access. Ideally, this is to write down or print out the information necessary to restore access and store it in a drawer or safe (but not in your pocket). Preferably multiple copies.

Some desktop clients store keys in a wallet.dat file (or something similar). Simply backing up this file later can help if access is restored. But it’s better to carefully read the recommendations of those who work with the same client as yours, and understand how it all works and works in the case of your crypto wallet implementation.

There are a number of other backup options, but they may vary from client to client. In any case, take care of the backup right away, and not when it's too late. If there are several ways to back up data, then use them all.

But do not forget that this data cannot be communicated and transferred to anyone, because in this way you give everything that you have (to the scammers who caught you on the bait). And it is better to store them outside the computer or phone.

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Among the wide variety of cryptocurrency wallets presented today by developers, it is easy to get confused. Each of them has its own unique features. To make the choice easier, we decided to rank cryptocurrency wallets 2017 by analyzing various parameters, in particular, usability and security. We included only multi-currency versions that work with different tokens.

In this rating you will find different ones: both web services and hardware or mobile ones. In some cases, the developers took care of different versions of the wallet, providing the opportunity to work with your favorite application both on a computer and on a smartphone or tablet.

Jaxx

This multi-currency wallet appeared in 2014. Its developer is Ethereum founder Anthony Di Iorio. Presented as an extension for the Chrome browser, mobile applications for Android and iPhone. There are also desktop programs for Windows, OS X and Linux. All of them are distinguished by a minimalistic and at the same time stylish interface.

Jaxx supports a large number of cryptocurrencies, including:

• bitcoin;
• Erthereum;
• dash;
• Augur;
• Litecoin;
• and many others.

In the wallet, the current balance is visible not only in cryptocurrency, but also in dollars. To secure private keys in the wallet, a seed phrase consisting of 12 words is used, as well as a pin code.

Jaxx integrates the popular service for buying and selling ShapeShift tokens. With it, directly in the application, you can quickly exchange one coin for another.

Main advantages:

• work on different devices;
• integrated platform for the exchange of coins;
• the ability to work with multiple tokens in one place;
• high security;

• bitcoin;
• blackcoin;
• Dash and others.

To create a wallet, you need to go through a simple registration on the site. By default, you get 2 wallets - Dash and Litecoin. The rest can be added with just one click as needed.

This service allows you to instantly exchange one token for another. You can make payments in any currency - it is automatically converted into the desired one. When buying tokens, there are daily limits - each cryptocurrency has its own. When paying with a wallet in stores, users often receive significant discounts.

Benefits of Holy Transaction:

• works directly from any browser, there is no need to install software on a PC or phone.
• quick and easy registration.

Exodus is a relatively young, convenient desktop wallet for different systems, which was introduced to the cryptocurrency public in 2016. Supported by Windows, Linux and Mac. After installing the program, the secret keys will be stored on the user's computer, and therefore it is important to take care of the maximum protection of your PC in advance. An important point is the creation of a backup copy of the wallet.

Exodus refers to the so-called thin wallets that do not download the entire blockchain to a hard drive. Last but not least, users are attracted by the elegant, carefully crafted design of the application. Even a person who is far from the world of digital coins can easily figure it out. Moreover, in the settings you can easily change the theme of the design to another.

In addition to bitcoin, it works with the following altcoins:

• Litecoin;
• Dogecoin;
• Dash.

Just like Jaxx, the ShapeShift exchanger is built into the platform, which makes it easy to convert one cryptocurrency to another. In the main window, a pie chart clearly shows how many tokens and which ones are in your wallet.

Main advantages:

• integration with ShapeShift;
• colorful, intuitive interface;
• does not take up much space on the computer;
• support for popular crypto coins.

Coinomi has made it to our list of the best cryptocurrency wallets for a reason. This wallet is the undisputed leader when it comes to the number of tokens it supports. You will find over 8 dozen coins in Coinomi. We will mention just a few of them:

• dash;
• gulden;
• Linx;
• peercoin;
• zcoin.

Coinomi belongs to the class of mobile wallets. It currently only works on Android devices. Soon the developers promise to provide an application for iPhone owners.

Wallet security is top notch. Setting a difficult password, using a mnemonic phrase will protect you from losing funds. A quick exchange of tokens in the application is provided by the ShapeShift platform.

The main advantages of Coinomi:

• access to a huge number of coins;
• the ability to sign messages and verify them;
• built-in platform for the exchange of funds.

The rating of multi-currency wallets for cryptocurrency will not be complete if we ignore hardware models. Our list includes the well-known gadget KeepKey. This anodized aluminum device with a sleek design is in high demand among users.

The wallet connects to a PC via a USB port. It has a large OLED display on the front surface, which displays data on the current balance. It is also convenient to confirm payments using the screen.

KeepKey allows you to store the following cryptocurrencies:

• bitcoin;
• namecoin;
• Litecoin;
• dash;
• dogecoin.

Integration with the API of the well-known Shapeshift exchange makes it possible to exchange coins without leaving the gadget. In August 2017, the platform acquired the KeepKey manufacturer altogether. Combining efforts allows us to focus maximum attention on improving the technologies for safe storage and exchange of coins.

Key features of KeepKey:

• reliable device for storing coins for long-term investment;
• the presence of a large screen;
• stylish design and compact size.

Which cryptocurrency wallet to choose?

Let's try to briefly answer this important question for novice users. As practice shows, hardware wallets are more suitable for experienced investors who buy tokens for long-term storage. With the help of mobile applications, you can quickly purchase the necessary goods, pay in cafes, restaurants, hotels. If you work a lot at the computer, an online wallet is exactly what you need.

The ideal option is a cross-platform wallet that is available on different devices. The main thing is to make sure that it is safe first. At the same time, if you are going to work with only one cryptocurrency, for example, Bitcoin, it makes sense to download the official desktop application on your computer.

And what wallet do you use to store and exchange coins, pay for purchases in stores? - Tell us about your favorite wallets in the comments.

Cryptocurrency mining has recently become widely popular and this method of generating income has appealed to many Internet users. But to store what you earn, you need a reliable wallet. Without an electronic wallet, the extracted currency will be useless. That is why the user needs to select a service, register and thereby start a storage of earned money. In the article, we decided to collect 5 popular wallets that undoubtedly deserve attention.

The best cryptocurrency wallets:

1. electrum.

For fans of bitcoin, it will be one of the best options. A secure option for storing earned funds, which has a number of the following advantages:

— the user can control private keys;

- communication with other wallet owners and developers;

- the opportunity to get acquainted with the source code;

- several versions for PC depending on the OS;

- can be used through the Tor network.

Servers do not always contain the necessary information about transactions, which can affect their speed. This is perhaps the only negative.

Electrum wallet how to use?

2. exodus.

Nice interface and usability. Here's how to describe this wallet in a nutshell. Even a beginner can use the wallet. After registration, it is recommended to take the time to set up security by going to the “Backup” section and using the “Email Backup” function. Thus, the user receives a link to the backup copy of the wallet by e-mail. In addition, you must save a 12-word phrase to restore access in case of data loss.

Exodus wallet how to use?

3. JAXX.

The presented wallet deserves attention. Support for most desktop and mobile platforms and private key storage are undeniable advantages. The code is in the public domain and it will be an excellent solution for storing cryptocurrency.

4. Mobile wallet - Mycelium.

The source code can be viewed on GitHub, and the wallet can be used by owners of Android and IOS devices. It has many useful features, including:

- decryption of PDF documents;

— decryption of backup copies;

- integration with a QR code scanner;

- the presence of a local trading system.

Mycelium wallet how to use?

5. Browser wallet - KryptoKit.

Using it, the user does not need to download programs to his PC. And payment for the purchase will be almost instantaneous. To do this, you need to read the recipient's bitcoin address from the page using the online address scanning option. Among the advantages are:

— minimalism in design;

- Google News / Reddit news;

- thanks to the import of the json file, recovery on another device is possible;

— the password consists of letters and numbers;

- there is a built-in GPG messenger.

By choosing one option from the list, you can not worry about the fact that you can replenish your account in one of the cryptocurrency exchanges, as well as for the safety of the mined or purchased cryptocurrency!

Only 4-10, but even for each of them, downloading a separate wallet for storage is not the best thing (it takes time, the interface is different for everyone, to check the balance you need to open each one, wait for synchronization, etc.).

Therefore, it is much more convenient to use a multi-currency online wallet, which will have all the necessary currencies at once. In this article, we will look at a list of popular and reliable wallets on the Internet.

Before creating a crypto wallet, take care of the security of your computer (check your computer for viruses, install an antivirus, do not download dubious software). On the part of the services, you cannot influence their level of protection in any way. Yes, and you should not worry about it, because the theft of cryptocurrency over the past 5 years has not been observed from anyone, which indicates a high level of reliability of online wallets.

We proceed directly to the review of reliable multicurrency crypto wallets.

Reliable multi-currency crypto wallets

1. Wallet coinpayments (Coinpayment)

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, Dash, Ethereum, Ripple, Monero, Zcash, Waves, Neo, Lisk, BitConnect, etc.
Key storage: On service
Key Export: No
Mobile version: iOS, Android
Security: 2FA

A huge number of cryptocurrencies are supported on coinpayment. This wallet is very different from other similar services.

To log into your account, you will need confirmation via e-mail. When sending funds, you will need to enter an SMS code.

The wallet supports many language interfaces. In addition to being a multi-currency online cryptocurrency wallet, it is also international (more than 13 language support).

2. Wallet coinbase (coinbase)

Official site: https://coinbase.com

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, Ethereum
Key storage: On service
Key Export: No
Mobile version: iOS, Android
Security: 2FA, cold storage

Coinbase is the largest US online cryptocurrency wallet. Authorization consists of two stages, which ensures high reliability. Many retailers use coinbase to accept cryptocurrencies in retail sales.

For a turnover of $100, $10 is returned as a bonus when registering using the link above.

3. Strongcoin wallet (strongcoin)

Official website: https://www.strongcoin.com (working since 2011)

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin
Key storage: On service
Key export: yes
Mobile version: Android
Security: 2FA

Already time-tested online wallet for cryptocurrency.

Interface in English. In general, everything is very clear and simple. StrongCoin is one of the first online crypto wallets. Works since August 2011. Security is pretty low.

Paper copy of private keys. It is possible to export the keys, which makes it possible to change the service if desired.

Security and reliability of online cryptocurrency wallets

Finally, a couple of important safety tips. The reliability of the safety of funds is half dependent on several factors that are completely up to you. Let's take a look at them.

So, what should be considered when creating an account?

• The computer from which access will be carried out must be cleaned of Trojans and viruses. To do this, install a good Antivirus and scan your computer. Many trojans can steal passwords, and to avoid such situations, take it seriously.
• Register an account for real mail, to which there is exact access and the possibility of its recovery. All accounts are strictly linked to mail. If you lose access to it, then access to the wallet will also be lost.
• The password must be strong and contain numbers, small and large letters, and special characters.
• Do two-factor authentication (2FA). For example, it could be an SMS confirmation upon login. Thus, account protection becomes actually 100%.

The use of cryptocurrencies in the network market did not start yesterday. Many users have been successfully converting their own savings for a long time or earning the electronic equivalent of money in the traditional sense on the relevant exchanges.

As in any other financial structure, a multi-currency needs a reliable storage - a wallet. The choice should fall not only on a convenient system for transferring crypto coins and paying for business environment services, but also protected from hacker attacks and other interference. How to choose a reliable cryptocurrency wallet from among the existing ones is described below.

Before choosing the most reliable cryptocurrency wallet, it is important to know the basics of the system – what it is and how it works. For beginners who first encountered the concept of cryptocurrency, it naturally seems strange that the circulation of funds is not such in the traditional sense. Many refuse to deal with an unknown system, however, experts say that the future belongs to such a currency. If so, learning how to manage it is important now.

What is a cryptocurrency?

Everyone knows about Bitcoin – coins that constantly rise or fall at the rate of a certain national currency (in this case, it is the dollar). Therefore, this is a digital monetary unit, calculated in coins (eng. Coin - coin). They treat it in the same way as with ordinary money, but only in a virtual network. Cryptocurrency is backed by banknotes in the traditional form, which are deposited into the electronic payment system through terminals and then converted at the current rate.

A convenient form allows you to carry out any operations with accounts, without involving a large number of paper banknotes. Bitcoin or any other cryptocurrencies are not associated with national currencies or government systems. Its value is estimated purely in accordance with the rate of the dominant world currencies. Today there are several thousand names of "coins", however, you should not trust half of them - 50% of the total number were created by scammers for illegal financial transactions.

What are the advantages of cryptocurrency turnover?

The demand for electronic money, which is essentially an encrypted code, is explained by the following advantages:

• Anonymity of financial transactions. Transfers, payments, any transactions - everything happens through an electronic wallet with a specific number. The identity of the owner has not been established.
• decentralized management. That is, there is no control by the state or other financial structures. Rather, on the contrary, the gradual increased circulation of cryptocurrency in the future will be able to dictate its own terms.
• From the last point it follows that the inflation of national money does not affect the cryptocurrency - its quantity is strictly limited.
• Security. There is no possibility to fake the cryptocurrency code or copy it.

With "coins" it is possible to do any operations. Already now they are cashed at certain points, they pay for goods and services, they trade and exchange on exchanges.

What is a cryptocurrency wallet?

So, if there is a cryptocurrency, a system is required to store it. That is, to ensure the protection of access codes. Accordingly, a digital wallet is a program that protects savings, allowing you to carry out various operations and withdraw earned "coins". How does it work? To make transactions, it is important that the private access code (key or token) matches the public one. After the transaction is completed, a corresponding entry appears in the transaction log. There is no physical transfer of cryptocurrency.

Before choosing the most reliable cryptocurrency wallet of 2018, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the types of code money digital storages. This:

• Wallets for PC. The advantage of such storage is in the personal possession of the device - only the owner has access to the codes. However, the danger of a virus infecting the system jeopardizes any savings - the loss of a key always means a financial collapse.
• Wallets for mobile devices. Installed on the owner's phone as an application. They are severely limited in functionality, however, and financial transactions are possible with them. The structure of the system is simplified, hence the security is lower.
• Hardware wallets. Arranged as separate media compatible with system gadgets. They are considered safe, since the data is not in network circulation - to complete a transaction, the owner connects the device to the Internet once and then disconnects it.
• Cloud or online wallets. Access to them is carried out by any device with access to the network. The advantage in ease of use, however, is a significant disadvantage - private keys are controlled by third parties, therefore, the risk of theft is high.

There are also paper wallets. They are called so because of the printed keys generated by the system. The work is simple - transactions are carried out to the wallet address printed in the public domain. The system is well protected.

Top 10 Trusted Cryptocurrency Wallets 2018 - An Overview of the Most Trusted

Online storages are divided into hybrid and traditional types. The first ones involve separate storage of keys from the wallet with the signature of the owner, the second ones use backup copies of the keys, whose originals are stored on closed servers. Admins and developers do not have full access to them - multi-signatures of both parties are required. Among the recommended options, the following wallets are more reliable:

• blockchain. The most popular and demanded service for storing and managing cryptocurrency. Differs in simplicity of work. A two-level security system - SMS-code and 2FA indicates the reliability of the operator. The user gets access to his own wallet after opening the site of the same name. Among the advantages are a Russified interface, applications compatible with Android and iOS devices, as well as the ability to export encrypted keys.
• Coinbase. The company provides users not only with electronic storage, but is also used as a payment gateway for the retail sale of cryptocurrency. Among the advantages are the possibility of direct transactions with cryptocurrencies (sale, purchase, exchange), payment for household services and goods, compatibility with mobile devices and increased security by 2FA. The system is used in 24 countries around the world. The peculiarity of this wallet is related to the provision of bank account details for withdrawing funds, which is considered by some users as a drawback.
• bitgo. Many users rate this cryptocurrency wallet as the most reliable one. Why? Firstly, the security level of the wallet is very high - two signatures are required for the transaction, the keys are stored on the platform and the server, before you start using the funds, you need to pass authentication in two stages. Secondly, the funds are not only protected, but also insured, which opens up great opportunities for entrepreneurs. Disadvantages - the lack of an interface in Russian and mobile applications.
• GreenAddress is a Russian-language project that has gained popularity in Russia. Deserved the status of a reliable cryptocurrency wallet for the following reasons: special protection - transfers are made to new generated addresses, after each transaction. The user can set a transfer limit. The ability to export cryptocurrency to social network users, friends and relatives by phone number or email address. Among others, 2FA protection, PIN code, and HD wallet seed (by passphrase) have been implemented.
• hive. The wallet supports the popular cryptocurrencies Litecoin and Bitcoin. Ease of management consists in entering a key phrase, which is why the reliability of protection is very relative - it will have to be learned by heart and protected from unauthorized access. However, the wallet is in demand precisely because of this feature - there is no need to export private keys.
• Xapo. A good online wallet for offline cryptocurrency protection - coins are stored on servers that are not connected to the Internet. The location of the defense center is interesting - this is a military bunker in Switzerland. Its security is monitored by the X-Ray satellite system. Other advantages - cryptocurrency management is possible with any device (mobile phones, PC, other gadgets). The system allows you to pay for goods and services, as well as make other financial transactions around the world.
  Cons - the lack of modern means of protecting a cryptocurrency wallet (documents and a mobile phone number are required), therefore, there is no question of any anonymity. There is also no Russified interface - because of this, users of our country cannot use the system in bulk.
• strongcoin. The "legislator" of the rules for storing cryptocurrency - the service was organized in 2011. It is popular due to the following advantages: the creation of an unlimited number of addresses, direct purchases of cryptocurrency directly to the wallet, a clear interface, the activities of affiliate programs - the user receives a commission from attracting referrals. Minus - there is no Russified version of the wallet.
• electrum. The most flexible cryptocurrency wallet in terms of functionality with multi-level protection. It has a multi-profile system of settings that provide the user with convenient networking. Most suitable for the owner of the cryptocurrency, who has devoted himself to working with digital assets completely. It is also used as a conference tool for many people, so as not to miss a single extra transaction and always know the date and address of sending the cryptocurrency.
• exodus. Reliable multicurrency wallet for storing any kind of cryptocurrencies. Many users note its unsuccessful design, but this is not the main thing. Many pluses cover this disadvantage with a vengeance. For example: the encrypted key is shown to the owner to fix the visual memory and is synchronously sent to e-mail - thus, it is impossible to forget the digital code. Also, the wallet interface is functionally diverse - a visual diagram for holding business conferences, setting any password length, Support support at any time of the day. The transaction processing fee is 0.0003 BTC. For complete privacy, the service uses ProtonMail.
• JAXX. One of the most reliable cryptocurrency multi-wallets. Allows you to easily switch from one view to another - tokens are pre-displayed in the tabs of the open system. There is a history of transactions, copying the bitcoin rate to the clipboard for transactions between partners and referrals. The style of the digital wallet shows the status of the owner. Wallet developers are constantly looking for new ideas for functionality.
  Cons: cryptocurrency reservation to pay transaction fees. It is logical to assume that the more currency is stored, the higher the transaction fee, even if the rate is fixed. Using a four-digit password - unlike alphabetic and numeric codes of any length, it certainly loses to other systems, since it will not be difficult for experienced crackers to find the right key.

To select a suitable wallet, the user must answer several questions - the nature of transactions (one-time transfers or permanent work with cryptocurrencies), one or more types of digital coins, limited (home) or wide access.

The described useful information is given in a general way - these are the advantages and disadvantages of popular cryptocurrency wallets. The convenience of working with each digital service is evaluated over the course of operation of a reliable cryptocurrency wallet.