This series pits the best hot wallets against one another, offering close comparisons to help you decide for yourself. The first installment is a heavyweight battle featuring Metamask vs MyEtherWallet (MEW).

Metamask and MEW are two of the best hot wallets in Web3. Available on mobile and PC, they are designed for use in decentralized finance (DeFi) and can connect to DeFi protocols across different blockchain ecosystems. 

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Metamask 

Metamask was created in 2016 by ConsenSys, a blockchain software technology company founded by Joseph Lubin, one of Ethereum’s co-founders.

It was initially launched as a browser extension that allowed users to manage ERC-20 assets, interact with decentralized applications (dApps), and explore the world of DeFi and NFTs. In 2020, it launched a mobile app that expanded its offerings.

With over 30 million monthly active users as of 2024, Metamask has become a cornerstone of the Ethereum ecosystem. 

Here is a quick overview of its features.

Features of Metamask

• Browser Extension & Mobile App: Metamask is available as a browser extension (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave) and mobile app (iOS, Android).
• Ethereum and Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) Compatibility: The wallet is compatible with Ethereum and EVM-based blockchains, such as Binance Smart Chain, Polygon, and Avalanche.
• Private Key Management: Metamask gives users control of their private keys and stores them locally; not even a partial record is sent to Metamask servers.
• In-Built Swap Functionality: DeFi being a huge part of Metamask’s offering, the wallet enables in-app token swaps at real-time market rates. You can also bridge tokens in-app. 
• NFT Integration: You can view and manage NFTs directly in your Metamask wallet.
• Custom Remote Call Procedure (RCP) Support: An RCP allows access to a server node on a custom network and communication with that blockchain. Users can add custom networks to their Metamask wallets.
• Web3 Integration: Metamask boasts a seamless connection to dApps, DeFi platforms, and NFT marketplaces. The app, in particular, features an inbuilt browser tailored for exploring DeFi. 

User Interface

Web3 is often criticized for poor user experience (UX). However, over the years, this has become less true of Metamask. It has: 

• A beginner-friendly design: Straightforward UI designed for quick navigation
• Clear wallet management: Distinct sections for tokens, NFTs, swapping, bridging, and network settings
• Customization: Using RPC to add custom tokens and networks is not as daunting as it sounds. It only takes a few minutes

Security Measures

• Password Protection: Wallet access secured with a user-created password
• Seed Phrase Backup: Recovery enabled via a 12-word seed phrase
• No Custodial Control: No third-party access to funds
• Open Source: Open-source code ensures transparency

MyEtherWallet 

MyEtherWallet is a free, open-source, non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet launched in 2015 by Kosala Hemachandra. It is one of the earliest Ethereum wallets and was pivotal in popularizing Ethereum and ERC-20 tokens.

MEW was originally a web-based wallet but has since evolved to include a mobile app and browser extension for multichain and dApp interactions. 

Features of MyEtherWallet

• Web-Based & Mobile App: You can access your MEW via its website or mobile app.
• Offline Wallet Creation: It enables offline wallet generation for added security. This eliminates any chance of hackers stealing your keys during wallet creation. 
• Customizable Wallet Options: MEW features hardware wallet integration with Ledger and Trezor. It also supports creating and sweeping paper wallets via the app.
• Token Swapping & Staking: MEW lets users swap tokens and participate in Ethereum staking directly from the app and browser extension. On the web interface, MEW Portfolio allows users to swap over 300 different currencies across chains. 
• Broad Blockchain Support: MEW offers broad access to Ethereum and its testnets, as well as other EVM-compatible chains like Binance Smart Chain, zkSync, Polygon, and others.
• Enkrypt Wallet: There is no MEW browser extension, but there is Enkrypt, a multichain browser extension by the same company.

Enkrypt Wallet

Enkrypt is a browser extension developed by MyEtherWallet (MEW) to expand its offering beyond Ethereum. It builds on MEW by providing a much broader multi-chain experience that addresses the growing demand for interoperability in Web3. It also enables interaction with dApps across supported chains.

MEW User Experience

• Advanced Features: MyEtherWallet appeals to experienced users who can fully utilize complex tools like offline transactions and paper wallet creation/sweeping.
• User interface: MEW’s UI is beautiful and well-designed. However, due to the wallets’ advanced functionality, it can feel overwhelming for newcomers.

MEW Security Protocols

For security, MEW features:

• Offline Functionality: Allows wallet creation and transaction signing offline
• Hardware Wallet Integration: Works with Trezor and Ledger devices to add security via cold storage
• Paper Wallets: Lets you create and sweep paper wallets as an alternative form of cold storage
• Open Source: Source code is publicly available for audit

Comparison

So, how do these two wallets compare:

Which Hot Wallet Is Best for You? 

Metamask and MyEtherWallet present excellent options for anyone who’s active in DeFi. If your activity is limited to Ethereum and EVM-compatible chains, Metamask would probably be a slightly better choice. But if you want to get into Polkadot, Substrate, and Bitcoin’s budding DeFi scene, then MEW’s extension (Enkrypt) gives you just that. 

FAQs

Which is more secure, MEW or Metamask?

Both wallets are secure if used correctly. They give you full control of your private keys, so security depends on user practices.

Can I use both MyEtherWallet and Metamask together?

Yes, you can connect Metamask to MEW for added convenience in transactions and wallet management.

Does Metamask support more tokens than MEW?

Both support many tokens on Ethereum, BNB, Polygon, and other EVM-compatible chains. Enkrypts adds even more, including BTC and tokens on the Polkadot and Substrate ecosystems. 

Can I stake Ethereum using MEW or Metamask?

Yes, both wallets support staking via third-party integrations.

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Daedalus lets you store $ADA, NFTs, and other native Cardano tokens issued on the platform. You can also use it for staking and governance voting. It is essentially Cardano’s core wallet. This makes it suitable for anyone looking to reach a deeper level of participation in Cardano.

Here is everything you need to know about it, from download and installation to recovery and troubleshooting. 

Introduction to Daedalus Wallet

Daedalus is an open-source wallet designed for the Cardano blockchain. It was developed by Input Output Hong Kong (IOHK) and launched in 2017 alongside the network’s mainnet. IOHK is a blockchain research and development company developing the Cardano platform. Its members make up the core Cardano engineering team. 

Daedalus is a desktop-only wallet. It is supported on Windows, macOS, and Linux. There is no mobile or browser version of the wallet because, as a full-node wallet, it requires a complete copy of the blockchain saved on the computer to work.

So, as you use the Daedalus wallet, you’re running a local node and can participate in Cardano’s consensus mechanism. This intensive process requires resources that can typically only be found on a desktop. You need: 

• Storage the size of Cardano. This is up to 300 GB for the full blockchain, which will be downloaded after you install the application.
• A good chunk of memory. The node must regularly sync with the rest of the network, which consumes a significant amount of memory. You need at least 24 GB of RAM, though it’s recommended you bring 32 GB to the table.

You’ll receive a 24-word recovery phrase containing the keys you need to manage your assets. The wallet doesn’t store a copy of the phrase, meaning that full control and responsibility are yours.   

Daedalus Wallet Features

Security Features

1. Trustless: Daedalus runs a full Cardano node locally. It downloads a full copy of the blockchain, which it uses to independently verify transactions. This maximizes security by eliminating the need for third-party servers.
2. Spending password: You can set a spending password that encrypts your locally stored private keys. This password will be required before an outgoing transaction can be approved to protect your $ADA from unauthorized spending. 
3. Hardware wallet integration: Daedalus supports pairing with hardware wallets from Ledger and Trezor. This adds an extra layer of protection by allowing you to manage your keys offline. 

Backup and Recovery Features

1. Mnemonic seed: Daedalus generates a mnemonic when you generate a new wallet. This mnemonic consists of 24 words and fully encodes all addresses and keys associated with the wallet, letting you restore your wallet on any computer. 
2. Recovery phrase verification: Daedalus has a tool you can use to verify whether you have the correct seed phrase. The wallet warns you if you haven’t verified your mnemonic for 6+ months, though you’re not required to do so. 

If you’re sure you have the correct recovery phrase, nothing will happen if you ignore this warning. This is just a tool you can use if you ever need confirmation.

3. Restore old paper wallets: Older versions of the Daedalus wallet allowed users to generate paper wallets. This feature is no longer available, but the application allows users to restore legacy Byron-era paper wallets.  

Usability Features

1. Multi-wallet and multi-account support: You can create an unlimited number of wallets/accounts in one Daedalus application. Each wallet is independent and has its own seed phrase, private keys, and transaction history. 
2. Built-in staking and voting UI: Daedalus integrates Cardano staking and on-chain governance. This allows users to delegate ADA to stake pools directly from the wallet. There is also a voting tab that allows you to contribute to the project’s governance. 
3. Newsfeed: Daedalus features a built-in newsfeed that delivers updates and announcements directly in the user interface (UI). Based on importance, news is delivered in the newsfeed sidebar on the right or takes up the whole screen.
4. Personalization: You can customize the look of your Daedalus wallet based on your tastes and preferences. The wallet offers six different themes to choose from. 

Combined, all of Daedalus’s features create a robust platform for anyone looking to participate in Cardano’s ecosystem beyond just holding $ADA. You get an application that turns your computer into a full Cardano node, expanding the decentralized network. You can also stake your $ADA to become a validator and take part in governance votes.  

So, how does Daedalus compare to other Cardano wallets? 

Daedalus vs Other Cardano Wallets

Here is a brief description of other popular Cardano wallets to give you an idea of how they compare to Daedalus. 

• Yoroi: A light wallet developed by Emurgo for browser and mobile. It doesn’t require downloading the entire blockchain, making it easier to set up and use. It also supports ADA staking and works with hardware wallets. 
• Lace: A lightweight Cardano wallet focused on NFT and dApp integration. It is developed by the Cardano team for desktop and browser, where it provides a dApp connector, NFT gallery, and fiat on-ramps. 
• Nami: An $ADA browser wallet designed to work natively with Cardano-based smart contracts and dApps. It is built for NFTs and DeFi interactions directly from your browser tab. It also supports staking and connecting to Ledger hardware wallets. 

Getting Started With Daedalus Wallet

Daedalus is supported on all major desktop platforms. To get started, you should first verify that your computer can run the application. Daedalus states the following system requirements for running the wallet: 

• Windows 10 and Windows 11, with only 64-bit Windows being supported
• MacOS≥10.15, 64-bit (which includes Sequoia, Sonoma, Ventura, Monterey, Big Sur, Catalina)
• Debian, Arch, and RPM-based Linux are supported 

The minimum hardware requirements are:

• 64-bit dual-core processors
• Minimum of 24 GB RAM, 32 GB recommended
• 200-300 GB of drive space. Note that the size of the application grows as more data is added to the blockchain. 
• Broadband internet connection

If you meet all the requirements, you can proceed to download the latest installer for your operating system. This can be found on the wallet’s download page. But before you download anything, ensure you’re on the correct URL to protect yourself from unknowingly adding malware to your files. 

How to Install Daedalus Wallet

Run the installer and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation. Once installed, you can launch the setup application. 

On first launch, you’ll be asked to set your language, date/time format, and number format, and agree to the Daedalus terms of service. Once you do, the wallet will take you to the dashboard and begin downloading and then synchronizing with the blockchain. 

This syncing is necessary to start using the wallet. You’ll need to be patient, especially the first time, which can take days. Meanwhile, the dashboard presents you with four options on first launch. 

1. Create a new wallet 
2. Pair a hardware wallet
3. Restore an existing wallet
4. Import wallets 

Creating a Wallet

This option lets you create a new wallet with fresh private keys and a blockchain address. To begin, click on Create from the dashboard. You’ll be required to give the wallet a name to help with identification, since you can create an unlimited number of wallets. 

Next, Daedalus will ask you to set your spending password. You will need to enter it each time you send $ADA, register for voting, or delegate to a staking pool. 

Daedalus doesn’t offer a recovery mechanism for this password because the wallet is non-custodial. The only way to reset it is by using your recovery phrase to restore the wallet. So, make sure to select a strong but memorable password to prevent future inconveniences. 

Once you’ve confirmed your password, click on Create Shelley Wallet. The app will display instructions on basic mnemonic safety before giving you your 24-word phrase. 

This phrase is your lifeline. It will give you the means to recover your wallet if your computer is lost, broken, stolen, or stops working. Therefore, write it down and keep it safe offline. You’ll then be asked to verify the mnemonic by typing it in a dialogue box. 

Once you do that, your new Daedalus wallet is ready to use. 

Daedalus Wallet Pros and Cons

Daedalus Wallet has the following benefits:

• Maximum security and decentralization due to its full-node design
• It is developed and maintained by Cardano’s core team
• Local wallets and keys give you full control of your funds
• Lets you participate in governance and transaction confirmation

On the flipside, there are a few cons to consider:

• Its full-node design makes it resource-intensive
• It is only available on desktop
• Its full-node design is complex, making it less beginner-friendly

Common Issues and Troubleshooting Tips

You may encounter some issues when using Daedalus. 

1. Synchronization Issues

Daedalus stores a local copy of Cardano and updates it by regularly syncing with the rest of the network. In some cases, however, synchronization stops for an extended period. This happens if:

• Your machine no longer meets minimum requirements. It could be that your internal storage has run out, or memory resources are constrained. So, verify that your computer meets Daedalus system requirements — if it does, the issue is in your blockchain data. 
• Local blockchain copy is corrupted. Corrupted blockchain data will interfere with the wallet’s functionality. Fortunately, it’s an easy fix. You just need to delete and restore the blockchain data.

2. Clock Errors 

If the time on your computer is incorrect, Daedalus cannot connect to the network. This causes a red screen that communicates that there is something wrong with your computer’s time. You need to update your time and date settings to the correct values. 

This is typically accomplished by toggling on the set date and time automatically option in your device’s settings. 

3. Startup Problems

Some users report the application not starting when launched. This could be a problem with how you are trying to launch the wallet. 

On Windows, always launch Daedalus using the installer-provided shortcut and run as Administrator if needed. If you’re on macOS, ensure the app has proper permissions or try opening via Terminal. If Daedalus won’t open, reinstalling and syncing could fix the issue. 

4. Lost Spending Password

Your spending password protects your $ADA from unauthorized spending. If you lose it, the only way forward is to restore your wallet with its recovery phrase and then set a new password. 

5. Seed Phrase Issues

If you lose your seed phrase, nothing can be done to recover it. The best case scenario is that you still have your spending password, which will allow you to move assets to a different wallet, preferably one whose seed phrase you have. 

But what if you’ve lost your spending password but have an incomplete seed phrase or a complete but invalid one? You’ll need to look for a crypto recovery professional. 

Professional Daedalus Wallet Recovery 

Whether you’re trying to access funds from old Daedalus versions, are dealing with corrupted or missing wallet files, or have an incomplete/invalid seed phrase, if conventional Daedalus Wallet recovery attempts fail, your best hope lies in a wallet recovery expert. 

Professional Crypto Recovery has been helping people recover their crypto wallets for years. Backed by 2+ decades in IT and Data Recovery, our service is efficient, effective, and accessible at the best rates in the market. 

So if you’re unable to access assets in your Daedalus Wallet, contact us now to begin recovery. 

FAQs

What is the Daedalus Wallet? 

Daedalus is a full-node wallet for the Cardano blockchain. This means that, in addition to letting you manage and transact $ADA, it turns your computer into a node. As such, it requires a full copy of the Cardano blockchain to work.

How do I install the Daedalus Wallet? 

Download the installer from the official download page and run it. This will install Daedalus on your device. But before you do, make sure your computer meets the system requirements.

How do I restore the Daedalus Wallet? 

You can recover your Daedalus wallet using its recovery phrase or by importing it from the Daedalus state directory. But if doing it alone is impossible, seek the services of a crypto recovery expert. 

How do I update the Daedalus Wallet? 

The Daedalus Wallet notifies you when an update is available. You can approve the update, and it happens in-app, or manually download the latest version, which will automatically update when you open the launcher. 

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Because crypto transactions are irreversible, a slight mistake could cause your assets to join the billions of dollars worth of crypto lost every year. So, how do you safely move crypto from one wallet to another? 

Types of Crypto Wallets

Before we get to transferring assets, it’s a good idea to highlight the different types of crypto wallets. This is because how you transfer your assets depends heavily on where they’re stored.

• Hot wallets are connected to the internet. These are typically mobile apps and browser extensions, such as Trust Wallet and Blockchain.com. These offer ease of use and fast access, making them ideal for day-to-day transactions and interacting with dApps. But being always online, they’re more exposed to risks like phishing or malware.
• Cold wallets are offline by default. These include hardware wallets like Ledger and Trezor, paper wallets, and air-gapped devices. They’re considered the most secure for long-term storage, as private keys never touch the internet. Transfers from cold wallets require extra steps like physically connecting the device and manually signing transactions.
• Exchange wallets are custodial wallets managed by centralized platforms like Binance, Coinbase, or Kraken. Users don’t control the private keys; instead, the exchange manages wallet infrastructure on their behalf. These wallets are useful for quick trades and onboarding, but they carry custodial risk.

The type of wallet directly impacts how transfers are handled. For example, moving funds from a hardware wallet takes more time but offers higher security. Transfers to or from exchanges may involve additional waiting periods or network confirmation. Knowing your wallet type helps you take the right precautions at each step.

Risks Involved When Transferring Crypto Between Wallets

Transferring assets may seem straightforward, but it is one of the most error-prone processes in crypto. Not even the biggest, most resourceful organizations are safe. Take Crypto.com, for instance. In 2022, the exchange accidentally transferred $10.5m to the wrong destination and didn’t notice for months.  

Here is a look at some of the risks to watch out for when transferring crypto between wallets. 

1. Sending to the Wrong Address

Crypto transactions are final. If you send crypto to the wrong address, your funds are likely lost forever unless the recipient willingly returns them. Typos, copy/paste errors, or malware altering the clipboard can all cause this.

2. Wrong Network Selection

Many tokens exist on multiple blockchains (e.g., USDT on Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Tron). Sending a token over the wrong network can lead to funds being stuck or permanently lost if the destination wallet doesn’t support that network.

Sometimes however, such funds can be recovered with the help of a specialist. And if the destination wallet was an exchange, the exchange may support that network in the future, allowing you to access them again. 

3. Gas Fees and Network Congestion

Every blockchain charges a transaction fee. If the fee is set too low, your transaction might get stuck or dropped. During periods of high congestion, fees can spike suddenly, especially on networks like Ethereum, causing transactions to take longer.

4. Phishing and Malware

Hackers are everywhere. Fake wallet interfaces, malicious browser extensions, and phishing websites are used to trick users into authorizing transfers to an attacker’s address. Clipboard hijackers silently replace wallet addresses when pasted.

5. Compatibility Issues

Not all wallets support every token or blockchain. Sending unsupported tokens to a wallet can result in inaccessible funds. Always verify compatibility before transferring.

6. Device or Connection Vulnerabilities

Transferring from a compromised device or over insecure Wi-Fi can expose your transaction details — or worse, your private keys — to attackers.

7. Human Error in Manual Processes

Cold wallet users often need to manually input data or scan QR codes. Any small mistake, like scanning the wrong code or entering an incorrect amount, can cause issues.

8. Custodial Risk (for Exchange Transfers)

When transferring to or from an exchange wallet, you’re relying on the platform to process the withdrawal or deposit correctly. Downtime, delays, or account restrictions can block access temporarily.

How to Migrate Crypto Wallets

Transferring assets between wallets is pretty straightforward. Nonetheless, if you want a hitchless experience, you need to be aware of some important considerations. These will be discussed over the course of this guide. 

1. Choose your new wallet

First, identify the wallet you want to transfer your crypto to. It can always be the same brand of wallet you’re already using, but installed on a different device with new addresses and accounts. But if you’re moving between different brands, your choice will also be influenced by your reasons for wanting the transfer.

• If you’re doing it to spread out your funds: You only have to find a target wallet that supports your asset type. So, if you have a Bitcoin wallet, say Electrum, find another Bitcoin wallet, like Sparrow.
  • This is also the case if you’re switching to a new wallet entirely, maybe because your older wallet was discontinued, like the Jaxx Liberty wallet, BTC.com,  or Toast wallet. 
• You’re switching chains: Your new wallet must support both the target blockchain and the assets you’re transferring. If you’re dealing with EVM-compatible blockchains, like Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain (BSC), this should be relatively easy, as many ERC-20 wallets support the same chains and assets.
  • Moving assets from Bitcoin to Ethereum or vice versa is a bit more complicated, as you have to think about wrapped assets. This will be looked at in detail in a later section. 
• You want to withdraw your assets: If you have assets in a non-custodial wallet and want to withdraw them as fiat currency, you’ll have to move them to a custodial wallet. Non-custodial wallets don’t have fiat-crypto trading options because of their know-your-customer (KYC) requirements. So, platforms like Kraken, Coinbase, and Binance are your only options. 
• You want full control of your assets: If you have your crypto in a custodial wallet but desire full control, your best option is to move it to a non-custodial platform. Make sure that the new wallet supports the assets you’re moving.

2. Get the Receiving Address and Initiate a Transfer

In your older wallet, look for the option to send crypto to another address. This typically leads you to a screen where you are required to provide the receiving address. To find this address, go to your new wallet and look for the option to receive crypto, which should reveal the address that you can then copy into the sending wallet. 

You have to be careful during this part of the process. This is where a catastrophic mistake can easily happen, i.e., you mistype the receiving address and end up sending money to a different wallet altogether. To avoid such a mistake, try to copy and paste the address if possible instead of manually typing it into the sending wallet. 

Wallet developers are also aware of how risky this process can be. So, to make things easier, many modern wallets incorporate a QR code version of their address and can read the QR code addresses of other wallets. All you have to do is scan the receiving address, and the software will handle the rest. 

Once you’ve provided the correct address, enter the amount of crypto you want to transfer and sign off on the transaction. Now, you only need to wait for the blockchain to confirm the transfer, which, depending on the network, may take a couple of minutes or more. 

Special Considerations

Not every wallet transfer operation follows the above process. There might be some additional steps and special considerations to make, depending on what you’re trying to do. We’ll look at two scenarios: moving between blockchains via a bridge and transferring to and from a custodial platform.  

Transferring Via a Bridge

Decentralized finance has been a valuable development in crypto, bringing many opportunities and innovations on-chain. But it’s only possible on smart-contract platforms like Ethereum, Solana, and BSC. Thus, Bitcoin users who want to participate in DeFi must move their assets to these platforms. 

This doesn’t necessarily mean selling BTC for an ERC-20 asset. There are BTC-centered opportunities in DeFi as well, despite Bitcoin not being an ERC-20 asset. This is enabled by wrapped assets. As you move your BTC to a DeFi wallet like Metamask, you have to convert it to a wrapped version (wBTC) that can exist on the target blockchain. 

That is where bridges come in. The protocols enable the transfer of assets from one blockchain to another by converting the assets into their wrapped versions. Thus, if you’re trying to get your BTC from your BTC wallet to a DeFi wallet, you must first pass it through a crypto bridge. Attempting to directly transfer the assets might lead to permanent loss.

Transferring to a Custodial Wallet

Custodial wallets are typically crypto exchanges like Binance, Gemini, and Coinbase. Here, you can store different assets on the same platform. However, transferring assets to the wallet needs some care.

Despite being on the same platform, assets tend to have different receiving addresses depending on the underlying protocol. Let’s say you want to transfer some BTC as well as some ETH to your exchange wallet for trading or withdrawal. There is no shared receiving address to send both assets to. 

Before your exchange wallet gives you an address to send crypto to, you’ll have to specify the asset you’re receiving as well as the blockchain you’re sending it to. This influences the address that the platform produces so that BTC and ETH will have different addresses even though the funds are going to the same account. 

This is a crucial consideration because initiating a transaction to an address designated to a different asset may result in permanent loss of funds. 

Some tokens (XRP and XLM) also use a shared address model on exchanges, i.e., a single address to receive deposits from all users. So to identify the intended destination, sending such assets to an exchange requires including a memo. 

A memo is a unique number that identifies which user’s account the deposit belongs to. Without it, the exchange receives your assets but doesn’t know who to send it to, so your funds won’t be credited automatically. Some exchanges allow manual recovery of such transactions, but it’s a slow and sometimes risky process. 

Precautions When Transferring Crypto Between Wallets

It’s easy to transfer crypto between wallets, but just as risky. Crypto transactions cannot be reversed, and with different tokens, blockchains, and wallets adhering to different standards, a slight mistake potentially means losing your assets.

There are precautions you can take to ensure your transfer goes smoothly, starting with double-checking the receiving address before sending funds. If possible, use QR codes, which eliminate the risk of typographical mistakes in the destination address.

It’s just as important to perform transfers on a secured device with up-to-date anti-virus software and avoid public Wi-Fi networks. The risk of malware (such as clipboard hijackers) is greatly reduced by using a clean system and a secure internet connection.

If you do all this, you should be able to safely transfer crypto between wallets. In the case of any issues with your new wallet, like a partial seed phrase or damaged backup files, Professional Crypto Recovery can provide a solution.

We have extensive experience in crypto recovery. Whether it’s a cold wallet or a hot wallet, our services are efficient and affordable. Contact Us to get started today.

FAQs

How do I ensure a secure transfer?
Verify both sending and receiving addresses carefully, use test transfers for larger amounts, and confirm that you’re selecting the correct network. Double-check all details before finalizing the transaction.

What network risks should I be aware of?
Transferring tokens on the wrong blockchain can result in the loss of funds. Confirm that the destination wallet supports the token’s network (e.g., ERC-20 on Ethereum) before sending.

Why use hardware (cold) wallets for transfers?

Hardware wallets store keys offline, reducing exposure to online attacks during transactions. Always follow manufacturer’s instructions to safely connect and sign transfers when moving funds.

What extra precautions are needed for exchange transfers?
Exchange wallets are custodial, meaning you rely on the platform’s security. Use features like two-factor authentication, and verify withdrawal addresses from your account settings to avoid mix-ups.

How can high network fees impact transfers?
Setting too low a fee may delay or cancel your transfer during network congestion. Monitor current fee trends and adjust your transaction fee accordingly to ensure a smooth, timely transfer.

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But how does this feature compare to a standalone blockchain explorer? And can it replace the need for one? 

What Is a Blockchain Explorer?

A blockchain explorer is a tool that lets a user search, view, and analyze transactions, blocks, addresses, and network activity in real-time. Think of it as a search engine like Google or Bing, only for a distributed ledger instead of the web. 

Key Features of a Blockchain Explorer

There are many blockchain explorers in the current crypto landscape. Some common features include:

1. Transaction Tracking: Allows users to search for a Transaction ID (TXID) to view details such as sender/receiver addresses, amounts, fees, and confirmations.
2. Block Information: Displays details about mined blocks, including block height, hash, timestamp, miner, and included transactions.
3. Address Lookup: Users can enter a Bitcoin or cryptocurrency address to check its transaction history and current balance.
4. Mempool Monitoring: Shows unconfirmed transactions waiting to be mined, including their fee rates and estimated confirmation times.
5. Blockchain Statistics: Provides insights on network hash rate, difficulty, transaction volume, miner rewards, and other metrics.

Popular blockchain explorers include:

1. Mempool.space

• About: Mempool.space is a real-time Bitcoin blockchain explorer focused on visualizing the mempool, transaction fees, and mining activity. It lets users track unconfirmed transactions, fee estimations, and blockchain data.

2. Blockstream Explorer

• About: Developed by Blockstream, this explorer offers detailed transaction, block, and address lookups for Bitcoin and Liquid Network. It also features testnet support, helping developers analyze test transactions.

3. Blockchain.com Explorer

• About: One of the oldest and most widely used blockchain explorers, Blockchain.com’s explorer allows users to search Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Bitcoin Cash transactions. It provides insights on market trends, block confirmations, and historical data.

4. Etherscan (Ethereum)

• About: Etherscan is a blockchain explorer for Ethereum, providing detailed transaction histories, smart contract interactions, and token analytics. It enables users to verify DeFi activity, NFTs, and ERC-20 token transfers. 

5. Solscan (Solana)

• About: Solscan is a fast and feature-rich blockchain explorer for Solana, offering insights into transactions, stake accounts, and token activity. It provides a user-friendly alternative to Solana’s native explorer.

6. Block Explorer

• About: Block Explorer is a multi-chain blockchain explorer supporting Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and other networks. It provides real-time transaction tracking, block details, address lookups, and mempool data. 

Sparrow Wallet’s Explorer vs. Public Explorers

Sparrow Wallet is not your typical blockchain explorer. While the examples above are standalone tools, Sparrow Wallet’s is just one feature in a larger, relatively lightweight application. There is no official “blockchain explorer feature” in the wallet.

So what’s going on?

Transaction Viewer

What is referred to as a blockchain explorer in Sparrow Wallet is a transaction viewer that doubles as a private blockchain explorer. The viewer is designed to give users full privacy and control throughout a transaction, allowing them to view inputs and outputs, optimize UTXO usage, edit transaction metadata, and reduce fees. 

Through all this, the tool lets users view their full transaction details (TXID, inputs, outputs, fees, scripts) and trace transaction history by following the linked inputs and outputs back to the original transaction. They can also load transactions via TXID, hex, or QR codes. And that is how the transaction viewer is able to work as a blockchain explorer. 

Nonetheless, it differs from mainstream blockchain explorers in several ways;

• Privacy: If using Sparrow with a self-hosted node, or a private electrum server, the application does not send queries to external servers, allowing your activity to remain private. 
• Bitcoin Only: Sparrow is a Bitcoin-only wallet, so its blockchain explorer only works for BTC transactions. Some blockchain explorers like Blockchair and Blockchain.com support multiple chains. 
• No mempool analysis: The typical blockchain explorer includes block-level data and network-wide analytics. Sparrow’s blockchain explorer is tailored for transaction-level analysis. As such, it does not allow for live mempool tracking.  

When to Use Sparrow’s Transaction Viewer Over Public Explorers

Sparrow Wallet’s transaction viewer is ideal for users who prioritize privacy, self-sovereignty, and deep transaction analysis. Unlike public blockchain explorers, which require querying centralized servers, Sparrow ensures searches remain private and are logged by third parties by letting users inspect transactions locally when connected to their own Bitcoin node or a private Electrum server. 

Sparrow’s transaction viewer is particularly useful for UTXO management and coin control, allowing users to analyze and spend their Bitcoin more efficiently. It is also beneficial for offline transaction verification. Users can load transactions via TXID, raw hex, or QR codes without an internet connection, making it valuable for air-gapped setups. 

Developers and advanced users who need to inspect scripts, signatures, and raw transaction data will find Sparrow’s viewer quite powerful. 

When to Use Public Blockchain Explorers Over Sparrow’s Transaction Viewer

Public blockchain explorers are better suited for real-time network analysis and broad blockchain insights. Tools like Mempool.space, Blockstream.info, and Blockchain.com provide access to live mempool data, miner activity, and network-wide fee estimates, which Sparrow does not track. 

If you need to inspect a transaction without running your own node, public explorers offer an easy way to look up TXIDs, addresses, and block details instantly.

Additionally, for multi-chain tracking, public explorers are essential. Sparrow is limited to Bitcoin. So if you have other wallets with assets on other blockchains, platforms like Etherscan, BscScan, and Solscan that support Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Solana, are more suitable. 

Also if you need to audit smart contracts, monitor DeFi activity, or check NFT transactions, a public blockchain explorer is the preferred tool.

What is a Blockchain Explorer?

A blockchain explorer is a tool that lets you track on-chain transactions. Sparrow, on the other hand, is a robust Bitcoin management tool that gives you both a wallet and blockchain explorer in one package. 

But also being a non-custodial wallet, Sparrow makes it your responsibility to sort out any issues that may arise. Some issues, however, can be too much to handle on your own. 

This is where we come in. From lost passwords, invalid seed phrases, and damaged backup files, we have extensive experience helping people recover their crypto wallets. So if you experience an issue stopping you from utilizing your Sparrow wallet, contact us today for affordable and efficient recovery services.   

FAQs

How does Sparrow Wallet function as a blockchain explorer?

Sparrow’s transaction viewer links inputs and outputs, allowing users to trace transactions back to their coinbase origin. It also enables local transaction inspection via TXID, raw hex, or QR codes.

Does Sparrow Wallet support multiple blockchains?

No, Sparrow Wallet is Bitcoin-only. It does not support Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, or other blockchains. If you need multi-chain exploration, consider Etherscan, BscScan, or Blockchair.

Can I use Sparrow’s transaction viewer without running my own node?

Yes, but it depends on your setup. You can use public Electrum servers, but this may expose your queries. For full privacy, it’s recommended to connect Sparrow to your own Bitcoin node.

Can Sparrow Wallet replace public explorers entirely?

Not entirely. While Sparrow offers private transaction analysis and UTXO control, it does not provide mempool tracking, network-wide fee estimates, or miner insights. Public explorers are still useful for broad blockchain analytics.

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Your wallet’s mnemonic or recovery phrase is a set of 12-24 randomly generated words that hide your private keys. It plays a crucial role in self-custody by ensuring you can always regain access to your funds even if you lose your original wallet software or hardware.

The recovery phrase is composed of everyday words because that’s what people remember best. But when you feed it into a wallet, it is converted back into raw private keys. Many modern wallets have an internal mnemonic-to-key conversion process so you don’t see this process. 

Still, there are tools out there that let you do the conversion yourself. Examples include Ian Coleman’s BIP39 Mnemonic Code Converter, Bitcoin Core’s bitcoin-cli deriveaddresses, and MyEtherWallet’s built in Mnemonic Converter. 

These are powerful tools that let you engage in what is essentially a sensitive process. A slight mistake and you risk exposing your private keys to malware, hackers, or scammers. Thus, they should only be used in an air-gapped environment and by experienced experts. 

How It Works

Mnemonic Code Converters operate by following a structured process based on the BIP-39 standard, which defines how mnemonic phrases are converted into wallet keys. Here’s what that typically entails:

1. Input a Mnemonic Phrase: A user enters a 12, 18, or 24-word mnemonic into the converter. These words come from a fixed 2048-word list used in BIP-39.
2. Conversion to Entropy: The mnemonic phrase is converted into a binary entropy value that is validated using a checksum to ensure the mnemonic is correct.
3. Generating the Seed: The entropy is fed into another cryptographic function to generate a 512-bit seed that acts as the foundation for deriving private keys.
4. Deriving the Master Key (BIP-32): The seed is used to generate a BIP-32 master keypair, consisting of a master private key (xprv) and a master public key (xpub).
5. Deriving Addresses Using BIP-32, BIP-44, BIP-49, BIP-84, and BIP-141: Different wallets use different derivation paths to generate specific addresses. Example derivation paths are:

• m/44’/0’/0’/0/0 → Bitcoin (Legacy)
• m/49’/0’/0’/0/0 → Bitcoin (SegWit)
• m/84’/0’/0’/0/0 → Bitcoin (Native SegWit)

6. Retrieving Private Keys and Addresses: The user can then extract private keys for specific addresses. These keys can be imported into a compatible wallet to access funds.

Uses of a Mnemonic Code Converter

Mnemonic Code Converters are essential tools for cryptocurrency wallet recovery, key management, and verification. They provide users with a way to manually extract and verify cryptographic keys derived from mnemonic phrases. 

Below are the most common uses.

1. Wallet Recovery

Mnemonic code converters can be used to recover lost or inaccessible wallets. If a wallet application is lost, deleted, or no longer supported, a user can enter their recovery phrase into a converter to derive the seed, private keys, and addresses needed to restore access.

2. Private Key Extraction

Some wallets do not provide direct access to private keys, but a mnemonic code converter can generate them. This is useful for:

• Moving funds to another wallet that requires private key import.
• Accessing individual addresses rather than restoring an entire wallet.

3. Verifying Mnemonic Integrity

A mnemonic code converter allows users to check if a mnemonic phrase is valid before using it. Since BIP-39 mnemonics include a checksum, the tool can confirm whether a phrase has been entered correctly or if any words are missing or out of order. This helps prevent loss of funds due to incorrect backups.

4. Migrating Between Wallets

Users who want to switch wallets but have issues with direct imports can use a mnemonic code converter to extract their private keys or extended keys. This allows them to manually import funds into a new wallet, especially in cases where wallets use different derivation paths.

5. Advanced Security and Key Auditing

For users who want full control over their keys, a mnemonic code converter helps audit derived keys and addresses before using them in a live wallet. This is particularly useful for developers, researchers, and security-conscious users who want to understand how wallets generate keys from mnemonic phrases.

Regardless of your reason for using a mnemonic code converter, you’re advised to do so in a secure, offline environment to prevent exposing your sensitive keys to the internet. You don’t want your assets joining the billions of dollars lost every year to crypto theft. You should also:

• Turn off any browser extensions before using a mnemonic code convertor
• Clear your cache and cookies before going back online
• If possible, only use this tool on a device that will never come back online

Examples of Mnemonic Code Converters

1. Ian Coleman’s BIP-39 Mnemonic Code Converter

This is one of the most widely used mnemonic code converters. It is open source and supports multiple derivation paths, including BIP-44, BIP-49, BIP-84, and BIP 141 making it ideal for recovering wallets and verifying mnemonic integrity. 

2. Bitcoin Core’s bitcoin-cli deriveaddresses

Bitcoin Core provides a built-in command-line utility to derive addresses from an extended public or private key. This feature is useful for wallet verification, auditing, and manual key recovery without relying on third-party tools. 

Note that Bitcoin Core keeps the entire process within a local Bitcoin node. Users can also generate legacy or SegWit addresses directly from their mnemonic-derived extended keys.

3. MyEtherWallet’s Mnemonic Converter

MyEtherWallet (MEW) provides a built-in mnemonic recovery tool specifically for Ethereum and ERC-20 wallets. It allows users to enter a BIP-39 mnemonic phrase and derive Ethereum addresses.

What Can Go Wrong When Using One and What to Do

Using a mnemonic code converter can be unsuccessful for various reasons. 

Such as:

• Entering an incorrect mnemonic
• Using the wrong derivation path
• Corrupt or partial mnemonics

With the first two issues, you only need to double-check your mnemonic or make sure you’re using the correct derivation path. But with a corrupt or partial mnemonic, a crypto recovery professional is better suited to reconstruct the missing data. 

Professional Crypto Recovery has been in the recovery business for 5+ years. Leaning on our wealth of expertise in IT and data recovery, we can help you recover a corrupt or partial seed phrase at some of the best rates in the market. 

Contact us now to get started.

FAQs

What Is a Mnemonic Code Converter?

A Mnemonic Code Converter is a tool that transforms BIP-39 mnemonic phrases into cryptographic keys, such as private keys and wallet addresses. It allows users to recover wallets, verify mnemonic integrity, and extract keys for multiple cryptocurrencies. 

How Do You Get a Private Key From a Mnemonic?

To derive a private key from a mnemonic phrase, input your 12, 18, or 24-word mnemonic into a Mnemonic Code Converter. The tool will generate a BIP-39 seed, which is used to create a BIP-32 master private key that you can then import into a compatible wallet. 

What Is a 12-Word Mnemonic Key?

A 12-word mnemonic key is a human-readable backup phrase that represents a wallet’s private keys. It is a key part of the BIP-39 standard, used to back up and regenerate wallet keys. 

The words are selected from a fixed 2048-word list, ensuring security and ease of recovery.

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Taking a security-first approach forces hardware wallets to prioritize simplicity. It demands minimalistic software and hardware design that reduces the device’s potential attack surface. So while your Ledger wallet is more secure, it doesn’t match the functionality of a good hot wallet.  

There’s good news, however. 

Ledger devices have a feature that connects your account to a software wallet like MyEtherWallet (MEW). This lets you use MEW’s interface to interact with your Ledger-secured assets, allowing you a lot more functionality without compromising security. 

So, how do you connect MEW with a Ledger?

MyEtherWallet Overview 

MEW is a non-custodial hot wallet available on web browsers and mobile devices. It boasts a modern design and plenty of useful features that make it popular among users on Ethereum and other EVM-compatible chains. 

You can swap tokens, buy crypto with a card or bank account, sell & withdraw to a bank account, bridge assets, stake, and browse various dApps using MEW. So if you have a Ledger device, connecting it to MEW opens up a lot of possibilities in DeFi. 

Connecting Ledger to MEW

What you need: Ledger

Ledger cold wallets require an application, Ledger Live, that manages your device and crypto assets. You need the latest version of this app, up-to-date firmware on your hardware wallet and the latest ETH app (which you can install from Ledger Live) to connect with MEW. 

Ledger wallets also use a feature Blind Signing (formerly Contract Data) to sign transactions involving smart contracts. So, make sure to turn it on before attempting to connect your Ledger to MEW, which can be done in the settings section of the Ethereum app. 

What you need: MEW

You’ll have to install MEW if you don’t have one. There are two ways to do this.

• MyEtherWalletApp: Download the official MEW app on Android or iOS and create your wallet. It supports Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, Polygon, zkSync Era, Base, Arbitrum, and all their assets. 
• Enkrypt Extension: Enkrypt is a browser extension created by MEW. It connects to and supports a wider range of blockchains and assets than the app. 

Connecting to MEW

Once everything is set up, connecting your Ledger wallet to MEW is pretty straightforward. First, unlock your Ledger and connect it to your PC. From here:

1. Go to MEW’s website where there are two options, Create a New Wallet and Access My Wallet.
2. Your Ledger wallet is its own separate wallet. So, select Access My Wallet and choose Hardware Wallets.
3. Next, you’ll be required to select your cold wallet’s brand. If your device is connected properly, a popup highlighting your Ledger device will appear when you click on Ledger.

4. Click on your device’s name and accept the prompt to connect. Then, click Unlock Wallet.
5. Select the network you’d like to interact with. In this case, we’re going with Ethereum, but MEW supports all EVM-compatible chains. 
6. You also have to choose your connection method. USB, which works for all Ledger devices, and Bluetooth for Nano X only. Click Connect via USB.

If you have a Ledger Nano X and want to connect via Bluetooth, click on that option and select your Nano in the list of nearby devices. Click Pair. During pairing, you’ll need to confirm via a pairing code on your device.

7. Next, select the addresses you’d like to connect to and confirm by clicking Access My Wallet. If you did everything right, you should see your Ledger account. 

You can now use MEW to conduct transactions with the assets in your Ledger wallet. 

Troubleshooting MEW With Ledger

Connecting Ledger to MEW may not always work due to one or several of the following.

1. Connectivity issues caused by outdated firmware, or browser permissions. This is why it’s important to update your Ledger device and application. Just make sure you have a backup of the device’s seed phrase in case something goes wrong with the update.

Also, if you’re using Bluetooth on Google Chrome, it’s advisable to set Bluetooth permissions to Enabled. Paste the following link into your browser to access the relevant settings:
chrome://flags/#enable-web-bluetooth-new-permissions-backend

2. Transaction issues due to Blind Signing being disabled. Ledger requires this feature turned on for certain smart contract transactions. So, make sure to enable it if you’ll be interacting with smart contracts. 
3. Some browsers may block connections to Ledger. It’s recommended to use Chrome or Brave. But even then, you might still get a connection error due to the extensions installed on your browser, in which case, try connecting in incognito mode or removing the extensions. 

However, not all issues with your Ledger wallet can be solved by incognito mode and switching browsers. In more serious cases, especially those that deny you access to your wallet due to password and or seedphrase issues, you probably need expert assistance. 

That’s where Professional Crypto Recovery comes in! We are a professional crypto recovery service committed to providing users with the best possible services across hardware and software wallet recovery. So if you’re looking for a quick, safe, and affordable way to get your wallet back, get in touch today.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is MyEtherWallet.com legit?

Yes. On top of its mobile and browser extension crypto wallets, MyEtherWallet offers a web wallet on its website. Here, you can buy, sell, stake, and swap crypto. You can also connect to Ledger or any supported hardware wallet. 

What wallets can Ledger connect to?

Ledger devices can connect to a wide variety of crypto applications. Some notable ones are MyEtherWallet (MEW), MetaMask, Rabby Wallet, Electrum, Phantom, Trust Wallet, and Solfare. Depending on the model, connection happens via USB or Bluetooth. 

Why Use MyEtherWallet with Ledger? 

Connecting your Ledger wallet to a robust software wallet like MEW gives you the benefits of both worlds. Your private keys remain secure in a hardware device, ensuring the strongest security, while the hot wallet gives you a rich interface with useful tools to maximize your web3 potential. 

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BTC.com was a relatively popular Bitcoin (BTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) wallet. Initially created by Blocktrail in 2015 and acquired by Bitmain a year later, the wallet managed to attract a sizable user base before being discontinued in April 2022.  

Unfortunately, you can’t use BTC.com to store your crypto anymore. And if you somehow still have a BTC.com wallet with BTC or BCH in it, you’re advised to recover and transfer the tokens to another wallet right away. 

But which wallet? 

Depending on what you’re looking for, there are many good BTC.com wallet alternatives in the crypto space. 

Bitcoin-only BTC.com Blocktrail Wallet Alternatives

There are more than 46.9 million addresses holding more than $1 in Bitcoin. It’s not clear what proportion of these are in Bitcoin-only wallets. But if you’re looking for a dedicated, feature-rich wallet, Bitcoin-only apps provide the best security, privacy, and performance. 

Top wallet options include:

1. Electrum

Electrum is one of the most trusted Bitcoin wallets, known for its speed, security, and flexibility. It is a lightweight wallet that doesn’t require you to download the entire blockchain, making it efficient for everyday use. Key features include:

• SegWit and Lightning Network support for faster and cheaper transactions.
• Multi-signature functionality for shared control over funds.
• Cold storage integration for enhanced security.
• Custom transaction fees with real-time fee estimation.

2. Sparrow Wallet

Sparrow Wallet is a powerful desktop wallet designed for users who prioritize privacy and coin control. Unlike most wallets, Sparrow gives you deep insight into your Bitcoin transactions and fine control over your UTXOs (Unspent Transaction Outputs). 

The wallet is a great choice for advanced users. Key features include:

• Coin control and labeling to manage UTXOs effectively.
• Full support for hardware wallets like Ledger and Trezor.
• Tor integration for enhanced privacy.
• Partially Signed Bitcoin Transaction (PSBT) support for offline signing.

Sparrow Wallet is designed to be as lightweight as possible. But to truly leverage its privacy features, you need to connect to a private electrum server or a Bitcoin Core node. Choosing the latter option makes the wallet the opposite of lightweight since it downloads the entire Bitcoin blockchain.  

3. Bitcoin Core

Bitcoin Core is the official Bitcoin wallet and full-node software. It is ideal for users who want to run their own Bitcoin node, validate transactions independently, and contribute to the Bitcoin network’s decentralization. Key features include:

• Full-node verification to ensure security without relying on third parties.
• Built-in Tor support for anonymous transactions.
• Robust security since users hold full control over their private keys.
• Decentralization-friendly as it helps strengthen the Bitcoin network.

While Bitcoin Core offers one of the highest levels of security and decentralization, its biggest downside is that it requires significant storage and processing power; you’ll have to download the entire Bitcoin blockchain to run a node on your computer.

Multi-Currency BTC.com Wallet Alternative

If you want exposure to other cryptocurrencies, multi-currency wallets give you that.

4. Exodus

Exodus is one of the most user-friendly multi-currency wallets, making it a great option for beginners. It offers an intuitive interface and built-in exchange functionality, allowing you to swap cryptocurrencies directly within the app.

Key features include:

• Support for 250+ cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoins.
• A built-in exchange for seamless crypto swaps.
• Desktop and mobile versions for easy access.
• Portfolio tracking with real-time price updates.

5. Trust Wallet

Owned by Binance, Trust Wallet is a mobile-first wallet that supports a wide range of cryptocurrencies. It is a strong option for users interested in DeFi and NFT integrations. Key features include:

• Support for thousands of digital assets across multiple blockchains.
• Built-in dApp browser for DeFi and Web3 applications.
• Staking support for earning passive income on various assets.
• Seed phrase backup for easy recovery.

6. Atomic Wallet

Atomic Wallet is a feature-rich, multi-currency wallet that emphasizes decentralization and staking. It allows users to manage their crypto holdings in a non-custodial environment with built-in swap functionality. Key features include:

• Support for 300+ cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and altcoins.
• Atomic Swaps for peer-to-peer trading without intermediaries.
• Staking rewards for multiple assets, including ADA, XTZ, and ATOM.
• 24/7 customer support for troubleshooting.

BTC.com Hardware Wallet Alternatives

If you want to maximize security, hardware wallets provide the best protection against hacks, phishing attacks, and malware. They do this by storing private keys in an offline (cold storage) environment, making them nearly impossible to compromise remotely.

7. Ledger

Ledger is one of the most well-known hardware wallet brands. It offers various models.

• Ledger Stax: A premium wallet featuring a curved E Ink touchscreen. It is designed to offer an advanced and customizable user experience.
• Ledger Flex: Another Ledger hardware wallet with an E ink touchscreen. It supports USB-C, Bluetooth, and NFC connectivity. 
• Ledger Nano X: Features Bluetooth support, a larger screen, and more storage for apps.
• Ledger Nano S Plus: A more affordable, USB-only option with similar security features.

Key features of Ledger wallets include:

• Multi-currency support for 5,500+ assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoins.
• Secure Element chip (EAL5+ certified) for robust private key protection.
• Ledger Live app for managing assets, staking, and DeFi interactions.
• Pin code & passphrase protection to prevent unauthorized access.

8. Trezor Model 

Trezor is a popular alternative to Ledger, offering open-source firmware and strong security features. Popular models include:

• Trezor Model T: The most advanced hardware wallet from Trezor, featuring a touchscreen for smooth PIN entry, transaction signing, and wallet recovery.
• Trezor One: A budget-friendly model with core security functions. It is the original Trezor hardware wallet, offering affordable and proven asset protection with a tactile interface.
• Trezor Safe 3: A hardware wallet designed to be as easy to use as possible without compromising security. 
• Trezor Safe 5: A tier above Trezor Safe 3, this device aims to provide ultimate convenience and security for managing your crypto assets. 

Key features of Trezor wallets include:

• Native Bitcoin support with advanced coin control.
• Open-source firmware for greater transparency and security.
• Shamir Backup (Model T) for better seed phrase protection.
• Support for 1,000+ cryptocurrencies, including BTC, ETH, and ERC-20 tokens.

9. BitBox02

BitBox02 is a Swiss-made hardware wallet that prioritizes security and simplicity. Unlike Ledger and Trezor, it has no physical buttons. Instead, it uses tap-and-hold gestures for authentication.

Key features include:

• Minimalist design with USB-C connectivity.
• MicroSD backup instead of a written seed phrase.
• Tor and CoinJoin support for enhanced privacy.
• A Bitcoin-only edition that is available for users who want stricter security.

Hardware wallets provide unmatched security, but they require careful backup and recovery management. Losing access to a wallet without a backup could result in the loss of funds.

Custodial BTC.com Blocktrail Wallet Alternatives

All the previous wallets in this list have been non-custodial. This means that they hand you a seed phrase that gives you full custody and control of your funds. However, they’re not particularly suited for regular trading or fiat-crypto conversion. That’s for custodial wallets. 

Typically paired with a crypto-trading platform, custodial wallets provide a convenient, beginner-friendly way to store, manage, and trade crypto assets. However, they come with significant trade-offs in privacy and control.

• You’re required to complete a Know Your Customer (KYC) process to use a custodial wallet. 
• You do not control your private keys. Instead, a third party (the exchange or service provider) holds custody of the funds on your behalf.

Still, custodial wallets are the most popular crypto wallets around, with some attracting hundreds of millions of users. Popular platforms include: 

10. Binance Exchange Wallet

Binance offers a built-in wallet for users who trade on its exchange. It supports a vast number of cryptocurrencies and integrates seamlessly with Binance’s trading platform, which has more than 250 million registered users globally. 

Key features:

• Fast deposits and withdrawals with exchange integration
• Multi-asset support with staking and DeFi access
• High liquidity for quick conversions and swaps
• Security risks due to centralized control

11. Coinbase Exchange  Wallet

Coinbase provides both a custodial exchange wallet and a separate non-custodial wallet. For users keeping funds on the exchange, Coinbase acts as the custodian.

Key features:

• Easy access for beginners with a simple interface
• FDIC-insured USD balances (for U.S. users)
• Integrated with Coinbase Earn for staking and rewards
• KYC (Know Your Customer) verification required for usage

12. OKX Custodial Wallet

OKX provides a custodial wallet as part of its exchange service;

Key features:

• Supports multiple blockchains, including Bitcoin and Ethereum
• Integrated with the OKX exchange for easy trading
• Custodial risk since OKX holds the private keys

While custodial wallets are convenient, they come with security and trust risks. Users must rely on the provider to safeguard their funds, which exposes them to potential exchange hacks, account freezes, or regulatory actions.

Centralized exchanges are increasingly realizing this is a less than ideal situation. So today, these platforms, including those mentioned above, also offer a non-custodial wallet as an alternative to their custodial solutions. 

Blocktrail BTC.com Wallet Recovery

If you still have a BTC.com wallet, it is imperative that you withdraw any assets it may contain to a different address. But what if you’re unable to do that? 

Well, depending on your situation, you might need the services of a crypto recovery expert. BTC.com took a unique approach to wallet backup and recovery by giving users a recovery data sheet. 

If you still have this sheet, a wallet recovery expert like Julia can help you recover any BTC or BCH in your account. Contact us now to get started. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

1. What’s the best wallet for Bitcoin-only users?

Electrum, Sparrow Wallet, and Bitcoin Core are great choices. They offer advanced security, privacy features, and full control over transactions

2. What is the safest alternative to BTC.com Wallet?

Hardware wallets like Ledger Nano X and Trezor Model T provide the highest level of security by storing private keys offline. 

3. Why should I look for an alternative to BTC.com Wallet?

BTC.com was discontinued in 2022. The wallet is no longer supported by its developers, making it risky and unreliable. 

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MultiBit has since been relegated to the chronicles of crypto history. 

Nonetheless, considering the important role it played in Bitcoin’s development, and the fact that there are some people with BTC stuck in MultiBit wallets, a close examination of the application is in order. 

Introduction to the MultiBit Wallet

The MultiBit Wallet was launched in April 2011. Developed for Windows, Mac, and Linux PCs, it was a lightweight alternative to wallets like Bitcoin Core, which required the user to download the entire blockchain. It also supported opening multiple wallets from the same application. 

These features made MultiBit a popular application in the Bitcoin community. By the end of 2012, the wallet boasted over 50,000 monthly downloads. This number would shoot up to more than 100,000 over the next year. It peaked at more than 300,000 in early 2014 and became the number 1 Bitcoin wallet. 

The project would release Version 2.0 shortly thereafter. This version introduced hierarchical deterministic (HD) wallets to the application, allowing owners to use a seed phrase. 

In 2016, MultiBit was acquired by Bitcoin Startup KeepKey. A year later, KeepKey announced it would be discontinuing MultiBit to focus on its hardware wallet, advising users to transfer their assets to other software wallets.

So, why was a successful wallet discontinued? 

In a GitHub update, KeepKey CTO Ken Hodler outlined that MultiBit’s code was in a poor state. It had ‘stubborn bugs’ that caused users a lot of trouble. One user, for instance, reported that a bug cost them their BTC. Such glitches needed a lot of work to fix.  

Bitcoin was also undergoing some fundamental changes that left MultiBit’s software relatively outdated. To serve users effectively, the wallet needed rebuilding from the ground up. KeepKey lacked the resources for such an endeavor. So in 2017, they decided to discontinue MultiBit. 

MultiBit Classic vs MultiBit HD

Two versions of MultiBit were built before its discontinuation, MultiBit Classic and MultiBit HD. 

MultiBit Classic

MultiBit Classic is the original version launched in 2011. It was built on BitcoinJ, an open-source Java-based library for Bitcoin that allowed the wallet to implement simplified payment verification. This enabled users to send and receive Bitcoin without running a full network node.

It’s evident that MultiBit was committed to user experience (UX) from the get-go. It was even one of the first BTC wallets to have multi-language support. This UX-focused path ultimately led to the release of MultiBit HD in 2014.

MultiBit HD

In addition to security and privacy improvements, MultiBit HD had one key feature over MultiBit Classic: it was a hierarchical deterministic (HD) wallet. This wallet allows for the generation of multiple addresses and private keys from a single root key. The root key is then given to you as a single seed/recovery phrase, allowing you to back up and restore your wallet at will.

MultiBit Classic users didn’t get a seed phrase. They just got their keys in raw form, making the seed phrase in MultiBit HD a significant security and convenience upgrade. The new version also included a contact list that you could add someone’s name and address to; just like an addressbook has a contact’s name and phone number. 

These were major features and explain why MultiBit was such a popular Bitcoin wallet at the time. Inspired by the lightweight application, a group of developers built MultiDoge by porting the MultiBit client to Dogecoin. MultiDoge exclusively supports DOGE and remains operational today.

MultiBit Wallet vs Modern Wallets

MultiBit was an excellent wallet from 2011 – 2015. It was one of the lightest and easiest-to-use applications of its time and made an important contribution to Bitcoin’s history. However, it would struggle to hold a candle to modern software wallets like Exodus, Rabby, Trust Wallet, Electrum, Metamask, etc.

Today, the average software wallet supports multiple coins (BTC, ETH, DOGE, SOL, etc.) and asset types (coins and NFTs) and can connect to different networks and protocols. MultiBit only supported Bitcoin. 

Furthermore, modern wallets adhere to higher standards of security and stability. They are far more stable and less likely to be exploited than MultiBit, which eventually shut down due to bugs.

MultiBit Wallet Recovery in 2025

It’s been 8 years since MultiBit was discontinued. Some users, however, still have MultiBit wallets with BTC in them. So, how do you go about recovering a MultiBit Wallet in 2025? 

If you still have access to the app, you’ll need to export the private keys. This can be done directly from the GUI. Once you have your keys, you can simply import them to Electrum or Bitcoin Core. 

If you don’t have the app, you’ll need to locate your wallet or keys. These can be found in the folder location:

• Windows: %APPDATA%\MultiBit
• Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/MultiBit
• Linux: Look for a folder called multibit

You’ll find several encrypted files ending with .key and .wallet. The .key file contains a single key while the .wallet file holds multiple private keys and a mnemonic (for MultiBit HD wallets). To reach them, you have to decrypt your .wallet or .key files. 

These files have been encrypted with whatever password you’d set to secure your wallet. You’ll need this password and OpenSSL to reach your keys. This is an open-source software library that provides tools for many functions, among them encryption and decryption. But what if you don’t have your password? 

Several free online tools can help you recover your password. These include BTC Recover, John the Ripper, and Hashcat. However, they’ll only be helpful if you have a good sense of what the password could be. 

If you still can’t recover your MultiBit private keys, your last option is a crypto wallet recovery service. This is a service run by an IT professional to help people recover their crypto wallets. Since it’s done by an expert, it gives you the best chance of recovering your MultiBit Wallet. 

In Need of Quick and Efficient MultiBit Wallet Recovery? 

If you’ve lost access to your MultiBit Classic or HD wallet, Professional Crypto Recovery can help you recover it. PCR is a firm owned and operated by Julia Burlingham, an expert with 20+ years in IT. 

Over the years, she has helped clients from all around the world regain access to their crypto wallets – including discontinued applications like MultiBit – through quick, secure, and affordable recovery services. 

Get in touch to recover your MultiBit Wallet now.   

FAQs

Does MultiBit Wallet Still Work? 

Officially, no. Support for the MultiBit Wallet ceased in 2017. KeepKey, the startup that owned MultiBit at the time, discontinued the product, citing stubborn bugs and outdated software that required more resources to fix than they had at the time. 

Can You Still Use MultiBit?

It’s possible to get MultiBit to run on your computer. Its code was open source and can still be found on GitHub. However, using it is not recommended since the software is significantly outdated at this point. It is also unsupported, so running it comes with severe security risks. 

Is MultiBit Safe to Use? 

No. Using MultiBit in 2025 is risky because the wallet is outdated and unsupported, making it extremely vulnerable to malware and other exploits. 

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Among these recent entrants is the Sparrow Wallet, one of the more interesting BTC wallets to emerge in the last five years. A lightweight but powerful application, it is often included among the top Bitcoin wallets. This probably has you wondering whether or not you should download the Sparrow Wallet for yourself. 

Well, let’s find out. 

Introducing the Sparrow Wallet

Sparrow is a Bitcoin-only desktop wallet released in late 2020 by solo developer, Craig Raw.  It is designed to provide users on Windows, Mac OS, and Linux with full control and privacy of their funds via a rich but simple interface for beginners. 

Sparrow leverages various tools and features to achieve its goal. It has a tab-based design, Partially Signed Bitcoin Transactions (PSBTs), full control over Unspent Transaction Outputs (UTXOs), and hardware wallet integration. You can use Sparrow with Ledger and many other hardware wallets. 

We’ll explore these in more detail in the next section. 

Sparrow Wallet Features

Tab-Based Design

Sparrow Wallet has an uncomplicated interface, with nothing particularly flashy or colorful happening on-screen. But this simple design serves as a gateway to a number of powerful Bitcoin management tools. 

Different sections of the application are organized into tabs, just like in a browser, making navigating the interface very convenient. 

Multisig Wallets

Sparrow Wallet supports BIP 174, a standard that allows for Partially Signed Bitcoin Transactions (PSBTs). These transactions contain all the necessary information except for some or all the required signatures, and are thus, incomplete.

With this, Sparrow Wallet allows you to create multisig accounts. These accounts require multiple private keys to authorize a transaction, ensuring that your BTC is safe even if an unauthorized party obtains one of your keys.

Transaction Editor

Sparrow Wallet’s transaction editor gives you full transparency and control of the process of creating and signing a transaction. There is an editable diagram with all your inputs and outputs, ensuring transparency, while UTXO selection and the ability to edit transaction metadata allow you control over the process. 

Block Explorer

Sparrow Wallet has some block explorer functionality, although this is limited to the owner’s on-chain activity. This is enabled by the wallet’s transaction editor, which links all inputs and spent outputs. You can also load a transaction ID for detailed inspection.  

Hardware Wallet Integration

Hardware wallets have become popular with the growing value of crypto assets. Sparrow supports all major hardware wallets; Ledger, Trezor, Tangem, and the Bitcoin-only Colcard, which Sparrow recommends.  

Ledger has an excellent guide on how you can use Sparrow with Ledger, while Sparrow provides one for connecting with Coldcard. 

Online and Offline Support

Sparrow operates in two modes; online and offline, letting you switch between either with a toggle. To initiate a transaction and see your balance and transaction history you must be connected to a server. There are three ways to do this.

• Via a public server, although Sparrow advises against this if you’re storing significant amounts. Note that your funds are perfectly safe in the wallet, but your privacy is compromised since whoever is running the server can see your public key information. 
• If privacy is of particular concern to you and you’re running your own Bitcoin core node, Sparrow gives you the option to connect to the node. The node will provide your wallet with all the data it needs to function. So, you don’t need to connect to an external server.
• You can also connect Sparrow to a private Electrum Server. Electrum allows users to run a self-hosted instance of its protocol, essentially creating a private server where you can connect your BTC wallet instead of relying on public servers. 

The offline mode only lets you verify wallet addresses, analyze transactions and transaction messages, and sign transactions. 

Benefits of Using Sparrow

Control

Sparrow Wallet is non-custodial, giving you complete control over your bitcoin. Therefore, during set up, you will be given a mnemonic of your private keys, which gives you private access to the wallet, letting you export it, import it, and spend funds as you please.

With the transaction editor, you have full control of your transactions. You can optimize your UTXO usage with Branch and Bound and Knapsack coin selectors, optimize your fees, and edit all transaction metadata.

Transparency

Sparrow Wallet embraces transparency in a way that few other crypto wallets manage. The transaction viewer/editor allows you to explore transaction inputs, outputs, and addresses, giving you a detailed view of your wallet history and transactions. 

You can also label your transactions. Once you do that, Sparrow will automatically apply these labels during a transaction. This simplifies organization and makes understanding the flow of your BTC relatively straightforward.

Privacy and Security

Privacy, security, and Bitcoin should always go hand in hand. Here again, Sparrow has plenty to offer. With the option to connect to your own Bitcoin node or a private Electrum server, the wallet gives you the power to safeguard your on-chain privacy. 

Sparrow supports various server software options when connecting to Electrum. These are BWT, Electrs, Elecrs-Esplora, Fulcrum, EPS, and BWT, which are supported over SSL and built-in Tor. 

Sparrow software wallets are normally encrypted and the private keys are briefly unlocked during signing. They also support USB and air-gapped cold wallet signing. 

Last but not least, sparrow supports multisig wallets for added security. If you manage your signatures well, multisig accounts are an excellent way to ensure that your assets remain safe, even if your wallet is compromised.  

Standards-Based

Sparrow describes itself as a “standards-based” bitcoin wallet, adhering to commonly accepted standards wherever possible. This makes it a flexible application that can support a wide range of wallet setups, including single sig, multisig, legacy, and Segwit accounts. 

Sparrow is also compatible with a wide range of software and hardware BTC wallets. You can connect it to Ledger, Trezor, and other popular hardware wallets, and import and export encrypted and unencrypted Electrum wallets. 

Furthermore, the wallet supports estimation tools and advanced coin selection strategies like Branch and Bound and Knapsack. This allows you to further optimize your UTXOs. 

Lightweight

Sparrow is surprisingly lightweight for such a feature-packed application. You don’t have to download the entire Bitcoin blockchain client to run it unless you plan on connecting the wallet to a Bitcoin node. 

Sparrow Wallet Installation and Setup

You can download the Sparrow Wallet application from its website. Once complete, run the application to begin the setup process. This is pretty straightforward.

• Set up a server: As stated before, you have three options to choose from; a public server, a Bitcoin core node, or a private Electrum server.  If you’re connecting to Bitcoin Core, Sparrow provides a good tutorial in its quick start guide. 
• Create a new wallet: Creating a new Sparrow wallet involves naming your wallet and specifying its policy (single sig or multisig), script (Native SegWit, Nested SegWit, etc), and keystore types (xpub, connected hardware wallet, air-gapped hardware wallet, new or imported software wallet). 

Choose the settings that best suit your needs. 

If you choose to create a software wallet, you can import either a master private key or an Electrum keystore. Alternatively, you can generate a mnemonic for an entirely new account. After that, confirm your settings and the wallet is ready to use.

For anyone looking to connect their wallet to an air-gapped hardware wallet, Sparrow provides a comprehensive tutorial.

Sparrow Wallet Troubleshooting

Sparrow gives users their wallet’s seed phrase. So, in case you lose your device, there’s an issue with your installation, or generally, if anything happens that stops you from accessing your wallet, you can always use the phrase to recover it and regain access. 

But what if this phrase isn’t working? 

This could be because it is incomplete or invalid (due to spelling errors, wrong words, wrong word order, etc). Whatever the case, you’ll need the help of a crypto recovery professional like Julia to get your wallet back.   

So, Should You Download Sparrow Wallet?

If you’re looking for a secure and transparent application with which to manage your BTC, Sparrow Wallet is a good fit. The wallet’s wide use of commonly accepted standards also makes it interoperable with other Bitcoin wallets and applications, allowing you a high degree of flexibility. 

That said, should you experience issues with your Sparrow wallet, or any other crypto wallet for that matter, you don’t have to lose your assets. Professional Crypto Recovery (PCR) specializes in recovering funds stuck in crypto wallets, using the best tools and techniques to give you an efficient and affordable service. +

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sparrow Wallet the Best?

That depends on what you’re looking for. If you just want to hold BTC and perform the occasional transaction, you may find Sparrow a bit overwhelming. But if you’re after the best privacy and transparency in a software wallet, Sparrow gives you that. 

Is Sparrow Wallet easy to use?

Design-wise, Sparrow is a simple wallet, making its interface easy to work with.  Its tab-based design also makes navigating between various sections of the wallet straightforward. So, it is easy to use. 

How to create a Sparrow Wallet?

Download the wallet application and then launch it. You’ll be asked to set some preferences, after which you can import a software wallet, create a new one, or connect to a hardware wallet.  

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Introduction to Toast Wallet

Toast Wallet was an open-source, non-custodial crypto wallet. It was developed by Richard Holland for managing Ripple (XRP) on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux, becoming a popular XRP wallet with 100,000+ users within a year of launching. 

The wallet is currently unavailable on any platform, though. It was shut down, although you can find the final builds of the application and a browser version on GitHub.

What Happened to Toast Wallet? 

Toast Wallet’s developers removed the application from app stores on June 19, 2020, “in protest at the abysmal treatment of community developers by Ripple.” They announced the wallet would be shutting down and advised users to move their XRP to other wallets.

Not much evidence can be found to back Toast Wallet’s claim of abysmal treatment. But a few days after the announcement, claims supporting the accusations referred to a lack of funding for Toast through xPring emerged.

xPring is Ripple’s investment arm. According to the claims, Toast Wallet didn’t receive as much support from xPring compared to other XRP wallets.   

Still, existing Toast Wallet installations continued to work even after the shutdown. This is because the wallet did not rely on any central server run by the developers. However, given that the software hasn’t received an update in five years, using it to manage assets is not a good idea.

If you have any funds in a Toast Wallet, recovery to a more modern wallet should be a priority. 

Toast Wallet Recovery Tools

Toast Wallet was non-custodial. The application gave users all they required to recover their wallets. This means your ability to recover your Toast Wallets depends on whether you still have certain items. 

Wallet Pin

It’s standard practice among crypto wallets to use a PIN or password to protect your funds if someone unauthorized accesses your device. In this case, Toast Wallet had you set a 6-digit PIN that would be needed every time you wanted to open the wallet. 

Wallet Backup

Toast Wallet had a relatively straightforward recovery system. It let users create and export a backup of their wallet data. This data was encrypted by a passphrase. Also, being a data backup meant that it only backed up addresses present in the wallet during backup. 

Recovery Phrase

Toast Wallet also gave users a recovery phrase. But this recovery phrase was different from typical seed phrases used by most wallets. 

The norm among non-custodial wallets is to give you a seed phrase of 12, 16, or 24 words. In the right order, these words create a mnemonic of your private keys, which allows you to restore your wallet on another application. 

On Toast Wallet, however, the recovery phrase is only six words long. It also doesn’t back up your private keys. Instead, it is used to recover your passphrase; the same passphrase that encrypts your wallet data. 

So, you would receive a six-word recovery phrase after setting a passphrase. The idea was if a user forgot their passphrase, they could use the recovery phrase to recover it, and then use the passphrase to decrypt the wallet backup. 

This meant that, unlike a typical crypto recovery phrase, Toast Wallet’s recovery phrase was not a wallet backup, it was a password backup. In fact, it is useless without the wallet data backup.  

Manual Backup

You could also manually create a backup of your Toast Wallet by copying the private keys. These can then be imported into another wallet to access your funds.  

Accessing Your Toast Wallet

Your approach to recovery depends on your specific situation and the tools at your disposal. Here are the three situations where it is possible: 

If You Still Have the Application

It’s possible that some users still have the Toast Wallet application on an old device. In this case, recovery is possible if you can still remember or find your PIN. 

• Use this PIN to open the wallet
• Once inside, transfer your XRP to another wallet, like Xaman 

If You Have an Encrypted Backup

Your encrypted wallet backup contains your wallet data, which you can use to restore your account and access your XRP. Nonetheless, you need to have the passphrase encrypting the backup for this to work. 

Your passphrase decrypts the backup data. If for some reason it doesn’t work, you might have the wrong phrase, and will need the wallet’s recovery phrase to get the correct one. 

If you don’t have your recovery phrase, then you’ll need the services of an expert.

If You Have a Manual Backup

Having a manual backup of your Toast Wallet makes recovery pretty straightforward. All you have to do is import the private keys into another supported wallet, like Xaman. You can also use the browser version to access your Toast Wallet and transfer funds. 

Once you recover your wallet, you’ll want to withdraw your funds from it and close the Toast Wallet for good. It hasn’t had a security update in five years, making it vulnerable to modern hacking attempts.

Book a Toast Wallet Recovery Service

Toast Wallet recovery should be easy if you have the tools, at least in theory. In practice, however, its unsupported state since 2020 can make recovery frustrating, as evident in the wallet’s subreddit r/ToastWallet. Oftentimes, either things don’t work as they should, or don’t work at all because of outdated software. 

There are also reports of missing funds, users getting hacked on the browser version, and phishing sites stealing private keys. Hackers have had plenty of time to go over the source code and find vulnerabilities, which has made the risk of being hacked high if you’re not 100% diligent in your recovery.  

Don’t wanna take the risk? 

Well, it’s best to hire a crypto recovery expert. Experts have the knowledge, tools, and experience needed to recover your XRP safely. Among them, PCR gives you the most affordable and efficient crypto recovery services, leaning on 20+ years of experience in IT. 

Contact us today to begin your Toast Wallet recovery. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still use my Toast Wallet installation?

No. You should not use your Toast Wallet application, even if it still works. This is because the wallet has not received any security updates in five years. And with its code being publicly available on GitHub, hackers have had plenty of time to find vulnerabilities in the software. 

Are my Toast Wallet assets lost forever?

Not necessarily. Depending on the situation and the recovery resources available, it is possible to recover XRP stuck in a Toast Wallet, which you can do on your own or with the help of a crypto recovery professional. 

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