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An open-source, python-based, wallet-management application for the Bitcoin network.
 
An open-source, python-based, wallet-management application for the Bitcoin network.
  
At the alpha-level stage, Armory is a proof-of-concept release.  It is very resource-intensive and thus will not be usable by everyone.  The beta version of the project is being crowdfunded<ref>[http://www.rockethub.com/projects/6056-armory-bitcoin-development-funding Armory Bitcoin Development Funding]</ref>.  
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It is very resource-intensive and thus will not be usable by everyone.  The beta version of the project is being crowdfunded<ref>[http://www.rockethub.com/projects/6056-armory-bitcoin-development-funding Armory Bitcoin Development Funding]</ref>.  
  
Available for Windows and Linux. Armory can be built for OS X but does not (yet) have OS X binaries.
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Available for Windows, Mac OSX, and Linux.  
  
 
Armory is licensed under the AGPL.
 
Armory is licensed under the AGPL.
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* Import addresses created with [[vanitygen|VanityGen]] or sweep funds from Casascius physical Bitcoins.
 
* Import addresses created with [[vanitygen|VanityGen]] or sweep funds from Casascius physical Bitcoins.
 
* Toggle between “Standard” and “Advanced” modes to guarantee an appropriate set of options and information.
 
* Toggle between “Standard” and “Advanced” modes to guarantee an appropriate set of options and information.
And more -- see the [http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=56424.0 project's forum thread] for full details.
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* Ability to add "Watching-Only" Wallets
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* Fragmented (M-of-N) Backups
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* SecurePrint for all Backup Types
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* Decentralized Multi-Signature "Lockboxes" (up to 7-of-7)
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* Daemon/API for Services and Network Integration
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* Message Signing
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And more -- see the [http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=56424.0 project's forum thread] for full details or on [https://bitcoinarmory.com/about/features/ Armory Features] on their website.  
  
 
==History==
 
==History==

Revision as of 20:49, 18 August 2014

An open-source, python-based, wallet-management application for the Bitcoin network.

It is very resource-intensive and thus will not be usable by everyone. The beta version of the project is being crowdfunded[1].

Available for Windows, Mac OSX, and Linux.

Armory is licensed under the AGPL.

Features

  • Encrypted wallet (optional)
  • Maintain offline wallets for 100% security from online attackers.
  • Import addresses created with VanityGen or sweep funds from Casascius physical Bitcoins.
  • Toggle between “Standard” and “Advanced” modes to guarantee an appropriate set of options and information.
  • Ability to add "Watching-Only" Wallets
  • Fragmented (M-of-N) Backups
  • SecurePrint for all Backup Types
  • Decentralized Multi-Signature "Lockboxes" (up to 7-of-7)
  • Daemon/API for Services and Network Integration
  • Message Signing

And more -- see the project's forum thread for full details or on Armory Features on their website.

History

The Armory project was announced January 3rd, 2012[2].

See Also

External Links

References