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Bitcoin client software allows you to connect to the Bitcoin network, verify transactions, and manage wallets. Different clients focus on different priorities — full-node security, privacy, or lightweight convenience.
Client Type Highlights Best For Bitcoin Core Full Node Official, full blockchain, secure Advanced users Bitcoin Knots Full Node fork Extra features & privacy Power users Electrum SPV / Lightweight Fast, hardware wallet support Everyday users Wasabi Wallet SPV + Privacy Tor, CoinJoin, privacy-focused Privacy-conscious users Specter Desktop Full Node GUI Multi-sig, hardware wallet support Businesses / advanced users Sparrow Wallet Desktop SPV / Node Privacy tools, multi-sig, good UI Advanced users Mycelium Mobile SPV Fast, mobile-friendly, hardware wallet support Mobile users
Full Node: Downloads and validates the entire blockchain. Highest security and trustlessness, but requires significant storage and bandwidth.SPV / Lightweight: Connects to external servers to verify transactions. Faster and less resource-intensive, but slightly less private.Privacy-focused: Wallets like Wasabi and Sparrow include Tor and CoinJoin for enhanced transaction anonymity.Enhanced Node: Bitcoin Knots builds on Bitcoin Core, adding advanced features and experimental tools.Interface / Multi-sig: Specter provides a GUI for managing full nodes and multi-signature wallets.
Download only from official websites (links above).Verify downloads: Check SHA256 checksums or PGP signatures whenever possible.Back up your wallet: Store your seed phrase and wallet files securely offline.Use hardware wallets for long-term storage to improve security.Enable privacy tools: Use Tor or VPN if supported, and avoid reusing addresses.
Bitcoin Core: Original, fully secure full node.Bitcoin Knots: Core with extra features and privacy enhancements.Electrum: Lightweight, fast desktop wallet.Wasabi / Sparrow: Privacy-focused wallets with Tor & CoinJoin.Specter: Ideal for managing full nodes and multi-signature setups.Mycelium: Convenient mobile wallet. Choose the client that best fits your needs: security, privacy, or convenience.
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