1. Basically, the Breadwallet is a Bitcoin wallet that allows you to convert your bitcoins to ETH, BCH and certain ERC20 tokens. Founded by Aaron Voisine and Adam Traidman in 2015, the bitcoin wallet app currently operates in more than 160 countries and has most of its customers in North America.
2. For example, let’s say Alice sends Bob 0.001 BTC. After this transaction is verified and added to the blockchain, the ledger records that the amount of Bitcoin at Alice’s wallet address has decreased by 0.001 and that the amount of Bitcoin at Bob’s wallet address has increased by 0.001 BTC.
3. With the Breadwallet app in your iOS you manage your private key, therefore you have direct access and ownership of your bitcoin. Coinbase is considered the main exchange of bitcoin available and probably the most popular and most reputable company in the field.

Use CoinATMradar.com to find Bitcoin ATM’s in your area. These machines are fast, secure, and easy to use - even for first time Bitcoin users. Please note that some machines may ask for ID prior to allowing purchase or exchanges. Additionally, you will need a Bitcoin address to move funds. BRD is Open Source. We believe in trust through transparency. Our core wallet technology is, and will always be, open-source and free. We invite anyone to use our code according to the terms of the MIT open-source license.

The BRD Wallet, or Bread Wallet as it is now called, is by far the simplest and most secure mobile wallet for Bitcoin out there.

This is due to the simple fact that Bread – unlike most of its peers – connects users directly to the Bitcoin Mainnet. And by wrapping up this neat functionality in a plain and uncluttered user interface, Bread makes transacting your Bitcoin as easy as buttering your toast.

So keep reading, and find out how exactly to use this application, and the advantages of doing so in the first place. This is our Bread wallet review and guide.

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Where the BRD Wallet scores over its competition

We all know that there is no shortage of Bitcoin wallets in the market. From the secure (but expensive) Trezor to the free (but relatively insecure) Jaxx Wallet, the crypto world has it all.

So what does Bread have to set itself apart?

The Problems with the usual Bitcoin Wallets

Creating a cryptocurrency wallet is a tricky business. The coins themselves are not actually stored on the wallet. Instead, the coins are kept on the publicly accessible digital ledger called the Blockchain.

With Blockchains, each user – or account – has its own ‘key’, which can be used to access and spend its coins. This key is usually a string of nonsensical letters and numbers, to make it impossible to memorize.

This means that all a cryptocurrency wallet has to do is keep track of the user’s keys. Simple, right? Not quite.

Writing the keys down to the user’s device itself is a straight recipe for disaster – losing the device would mean losing all the coins. Or even worse, a thief with access to the phone could steal all your funds in a blink.

Copying it down to a piece of paper? Sure, that could work, though it would mean losing the convenience of a digital wallet. Still, a paper wallet is the way most people would advise you to go for long term crypto storage.

What most digital wallets do, however, is they put the data on a server. That way, it is easily accessible at all times (even if you lose your device), while being safe enough.

The issue with this approach is the same one with all centralized services – what happens if the server itself gets hacked? Major crypto players have gotten hacked several times in the past (the Mt. Gox hack being the most startling example of this), and will certainly be hacked again.

And when servers are hacked, the funds stored in hundreds to thousands of accounts are compromised.

The Problem with the not-so-usual Bitcoin Wallets

Okay, I get it. Servers are bad. So what do we do then? What stops your typical user connecting to the Blockchain directly?

To connect with the Bitcoin Blockchain, you need to be running a fully featured ‘node’. Lengthy explanations aside, it means that your device needs to become a member of that blockchain, verifying transactions and doing its bit to hold up the network.

This extra work slows up the application and drags out transactions to a snail’s pace. Especially on the limited bandwidth of mobile, the resulting delay could be quite significant. That makes wallets directly communicating with the Blockchain a rare sight in the market.

This leaves users to having to compromise between ease and reliability.

The Solution: BRD wallet

Bread combines the best of both worlds. While it belongs to that rare breed of crypto wallets that do not rely on servers, it does so without sacrificing speed or reliability.

It achieves this by utilizing SPV, or Simplified Payment Verification mode. SPV is an implementation of the Bitcoin protocol suitable for lightweight nodes, such as mobile phones. It lets the node process transactions on the Blockchain without validating the included transactions.

This not only improves speed, but also puts a lesser strain upon your device’s resources.

Add to that Bread’s minimalistic and polished user interface, and you have all the ingredients for a killer app.

Bread Wallet Key Features

Easy Transactions

Transactions, including buying Bitcoin, are much easier with the Bread Wallet. Apart from regular ways of getting Bitcoin into your wallets (such as from an exchange), the wallet also supports in-app purchases. You can use a credit card, a Bitcoin ATM, or a convenience store to get your digital gold.

Also, with the inclusion of cryptocurrencies like Ethereum (ETH), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and a growing number of ERC-20 tokens, it is also possible to convert your acquired Bitcoin into any supported coin.

Intuitive User Interface

You can see the amount of work the Bread team has undertaken to present a seamless experience. The app has been designed from ground up with simplicity in mind, which reflects in every aspect of its interface.

As a result, the learning curve of the wallet is smoother than that of its peers, allowing the application to be used to its fullest extent by even those who are new to the world of cryptos. And the best thing? This does not come at the cost of security or nifty features. Phew.

Truly Decentralized

Bread is one of the few crypto wallets that can claim to be fully decentralized. It has no accounts to set up, no passwords to remember – and consequently – no servers to hack. This means that your funds are secured no matter what, be it a stolen device or a hacked system.

Furthermore, the funds can be easily retrieved from any device, anywhere in the world by using a 12 word paper key that you get on setting up. Now that’s what we mean by a decentralized crypto storage system.

Accessible Support

This point cannot be stressed enough.

These days, cryptocurrency related applications are being developed by the dozen. While almost all will get the job done, virtually none provide support in case things do go wrong, which is more than probable in such a quick growing space. Even comprehensive documentation – a staple in all things technical – is often missing, leaving users grasping in the dark.

Bread, in contrast, has a built-in support section in the app itself. It features an extensive knowledge base, covering most common issues. In case things still don’t work for you, the Bread team can be directly contacted by e-mail. And before you ask– yes, they do respond, even within a few hours. And on nights and weekends as well.

How To Setup the BRD Wallet?

Setting Up

Step 1

Get the application from your respective application store. Head to Google Play if you are on Android, and the Apple App store if iOS is your platform of choice. It’s a free install on both.

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Step 2

Fire up the application. You should be presented with a screen like this.

Step 3

The Recover Wallet option is for when you lose your mobile, or simply want to migrate to a new device. For now, we will stick with creating a new one. Tap on the ‘Create New Wallet’ option.

Step 4

Now the app will prompt you to set a six digit PIN. Decide on a PIN you can remember without writing down, but try not to choose something too obvious either.

Step 5

The Bread Wallet is an HD wallet; this means it will generate your addresses from a starting value that is presented to you as a 12 word phrase. This string of nonsense will actually work as the key to your wallet, allowing you to restore your funds in case of damage or loss of your device.

Make sure that you note it down somewhere safe. Under no condition should you simply type it into a text file and store it; electronic media can be hacked, with such unencrypted (read: stored in plain sight) files being the prime target.

Also avoid saving just a screenshot, for a hacker can gain access to those pics just as easily. The best option by far is to write it down the old fashioned way – on a piece of paper.

And do save it; the app will prompt you to re-enter a few of the words before continuing to make sure that you didn’t cheat.

Step 6

Since the Bread Wallet supports multiple cryptocurrencies now, you will be prompted to select the coin that you wish to work with. For now, we will go with Bitcoin. Select the option, and you will be brought to the home screen at last.

And that’s it! Your decentralized Bitcoin wallet is all set up and ready to use!

For the specifics of actually using it, keep reading.

How To Receive Bitcoin?

Receiving Bitcoin to your Bread Wallet – from a friend, or maybe from a crypto exchange you bought it from – is very easy. To begin with, navigate to the home screen and tap on ‘Receive’.

This is what you will see.

Share your Bitcoin address

Now, you have four different options for proceeding. If the person sending you the amount is somewhere around, they can simply scan the QR code with their own app. Alternatively, you can tap on the share button to send an e-mail with your Bitcoin address.

Another way is to simply tap on the address to copy it to the clipboard, after which you can enter it into the required field yourself (for example in case of a self-transfer from a cryptocurrency exchange like Coinbase or Gemini).

The final method is to ‘Request’ an amount. Selecting this option brings up a form like the one below.

Requesting an amount

Again, the options are similar, with means to share the address via copying to clipboard, an Email or Text Message. The only difference is that the amount is specified by you instead of being set by the sender. This feature is mostly useful only in case of utilizing Bitcoin for payments, where the amount is billed by the seller instead of the sender of the funds.

Or you can use it just to make transactions precise.

Once you have shared your Bitcoin address, the ball is in the sender’s court now. In case that person is you as well (if you are withdrawing funds from your crypto exchange account), put that address in the ‘destination’ field, select the amount to send, and you are done.

Transaction Receipt

As you may already know, transactions on the Bitcoin network are not instantaneous in nature. The transaction has to be vetted by miners, and added to a block. Even that must be done a sufficient number of times before the transaction could be definitely considered to have been completed.

To track the progress of this somewhat lengthy process, Bread gives you a transaction receipt.

The receipt tracks your transaction in 20% increments, which is actually a mark of a certain number of confirmations on the Bitcoin network. For an even more exhaustive list of details, select the transaction itself to open this message.

As you can see, it contains all the details regarding your transaction, for future reference and record keeping. And once your transaction is finally complete, you will also see an updated receipt to notify you of the same.

And that’s it for receiving funds to your Bread Wallet!

How To Send Bitcoin From A Bread Wallet?

Sending Bitcoin is equally easy on Bread. Navigate to the home screen, and this time, tap on Send. You will find yourself with the appropriate form.

All you have to do now is to update the amount, put in an address, and you are done. For the address, you can either scan the QR code, or paste it from the clipboard.

Tip- You can toggle between fiat and Bitcoin by tapping on the button next to the amount field.

Selecting a Speed

As mentioned earlier, transactions on the Bitcoin Blockchain involve a bunch of miners to process them. To speed up the process a bit, you can choose to add a little incentive by the way of extra fees. On the other hand, if the transaction is not urgent, you can pay the bare minimum and choose to wait instead.

Regular Speed

This is the standard mode for Bread transactions. Comparatively, it is the more expensive option, allowing your transaction to complete within an hour. The applicable network fee is displayed for your convenience.

It is the go-to option for transactions of urgent nature, such as payments.

Economy Speed

This is the cost-effective option. If you are not in a particular hurry, choose this option. It will save you some on the network fee, but the transaction confirmation can take up to 24 hours, which is fine for most regular Bitcoin transfers though.

Once you have chosen a speed, you need to add the required network fee into the amount as well, otherwise, the app will throw this message at you.

Adjust the amount accordingly, and you will be able to press the Send button. There is, however, one more step before your Bitcoin goes on its way.

In order to prevent someone else from accessing your device (while left unattended on the Bread app itself), the Wallet will ask you to re-enter your six-digit PIN.

Enter it, and the transaction will go through, immediately presenting you with the receipt for it.

As before, the transaction will be tracked in increments of 20%. As you can see, the receipts stack upon each other, so you can view the status of all your recent transactions at once.

Depending on the transaction speed chosen, the process will complete in either a day or an hour, with a notification being sent to you as soon as it is done.

How To Buy Bitcoin through Bread Wallet?

Bread also offers you the handy option to buy Bitcoin from the app. There are two main ways; using the Glidera service (now renamed Kraken Direct), or from a Bitcoin retailer or ATM nearby.

The latter option is more or less a built-in search function; the app does not process any payment or deliver the Bitcoin to you. Still, it could be the fastest and the most hassle-free method, provided there are stores nearby you.

Buying Bitcoin Directly Through The BRD App

For this, we will choose the first option. The following screen will greet you.

To purchase Bitcoin from Glidera, you need to link a Bank account. Tap on the “Get started with Glidera” option to continue.

After linking an account, simply follow the in-app instructions to buy Bitcoin. Keep in mind, however, the delivery of the coins takes a handful of days.

How To Enhance Your Bread Wallet Security?

By default, Bread is pretty secure. It forces you to set a six-digit PIN, which, in combination with your twelve-word pass-phrase, should safeguard your funds. But in case you are looking for an extra layer of security (or just want to change the PIN or obtain the paper key again), there are options for doing so.

First, navigate to the Bread Menu. On the menu, tap on the Security Center. The page will load.

It only gives you three options. Option one lets you change your PIN. The second option is the only thing that is new here; it activates Fingerprint Authentication to approve your spending up to a set limit. The third option just lets you note down your twelve-word backup phrase again.

Support Center

From the same menu, you can also navigate to Support. Basically, it is a compendium of frequently asked questions about using Bread, covering almost every issue you might face on the application.

Not Just a Wallet

While currently Bread functions just as a cryptocurrency wallet (albeit a good one, at that), it does not intend to remain so forever. Ultimately, the team behind Bread have plans to implement a complete financial services ecosystem, building upon the ease of use of the wallet.

The Future Roadmap

Decentralized Asset Exchange (DEX)

We are already seeing plenty of tokens built around the same premise: a trustless asset exchange, powered by atomic swaps. The advantage of Bread is that it already has a large user base, and a tested product that could act as the platform for such an exchange.

Payments Platform

Another hot button area for crypto. Every coin is trying to crack the payments platform business, which could send existing solutions running for their money. Bread is aiming to integrate a third party payments system directly into the wallet app, making spending your Bitcoin (or other cryptocurrencies for that matter), as easy as fiat.

Portfolio Management

Similar in aim to the Ethos project’s Fusion Financial collaboration, the portfolio management platform will be a natural evolution for Bread. For once it starts supporting a large number of cryptocurrencies, it will just be a step away from allowing the trade and management of these assets.

Furthermore, such a platform might even allow users to invest in ICOs from a secure platform, recreating the traditional investment industry’s solution in crypto.

Additional Financial Services

Many have remarked on crypto’s ability to replace the traditional Banking system. Services like bill payment, loans via peer-to-peer lending, long-term savings accounts, and even direct deposit of user salaries in the form of cryptocurrency, could be offered by such a platform.

And among the many projects striving to create a crypto Bank, Bread is certainly a forerunner, leveraging its existing market reach and demonstrated technical excellence to make this dream come true.

BRD: The Bread Token

To fuel the financial ecosystem the Bread is envisioning, the team decided to launch its own token. Trading with the ticker symbol BRD from the winter of 2017, the coin went on to raise $20 million in its Initial Coin Offering (ICO).

The funds are being used to implement the roadmap aggressively, to take Bread to the next level as soon as possible. Moreover, the coin is a utility token; once the myriad services are in place, it would see a central role in facilitating the functioning of the system.

Conclusion

All in all, Bread is a solid Wallet to use if your crypto of choice is supported by it. With its slick interface, impressive speed and time-tested reliability, you would be hard pressed to find a better alternative.

By also offering multiple sending speeds and other advanced features, Bread gives enough customization options to achieve every purpose efficiently. Add to that its impeccable security and transactions on Bread work like a charm.

And finally, the continuous development of additional, ambitious features bodes well for the application and its ecosystem, promising bright things ahead for its users.

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In February 2014, Apple banned all Bitcoin wallets from its App Store. However, it has reversed its decision and now hosts a number of awesome Bitcoin wallets available for iPhone and iPad running iOS.

Heads Up!

Large amounts of bitcoins should not be stored on your iOS device! If you want the most secure Bitcoin wallet then you will need to use a hardware wallet like the Ledger Nano X or TREZOR T.

You should always do research before downloading or installing any Bitcoin wallet.

Blockstream Green is one of the most unqique and secure iOS Bitcoin wallets on the market. It uses a 2-of-2 style backup so if you ever lose your backup, you can use any two factor authentication to recover it. It's also super simple to set up and requires no registration other than an email address. You can even store your Liquid assets on Blockstream green now.

• Easy to set up
• Excellent fee estimation
• Two-Factor multi-sig
• Multilingual
• Great support
• Compatible with Ledger and Trezor Hardware Wallets

• Some features are advanced for beginners
• Using two-factor recovery can be confusing

If the advanced features offered by Blockstream Green seem a little too complicated for you, Blockstream also just released a single-signature, non-custodial mobile wallet called Aqua. With Aqua, you can hold Bitcoin, Tether, and LBTC (Liquid BTC) just like Blockstream green. The main difference is there is no confusing multi-signature involved. Its just a simple, but well designed and easy to use mobile wallet for Bitcoiners.

• Buy Bitcoin from within app
• Non-custodial
• Less complicated
• Multilingual
• Great support

• No Multisig
• Lacks some of the advanced features of Green

Zengo is a new kind of cryptowallet where your private key is encrypted and stored on Zengo's server and accessed via your iPhone's FaceID technology. This makes it easier to restore your wallet if it's ever lost, but you must trust Zengo to be honest and competent at protecting your keys.

• Easy for beginners
• Backups and restoring are simple
• No need to hide a seed phrase
• Beautiful UI

• Need to trust Zengo and Apple
• New key management method untested on the market
• Closed source

Ledger Live is a little bit different than all the other wallet apps on this list. That's because you actually need a Ledger hardware wallet for it to work. This makes it by far the most secure iOS wallet app on this list, but it also means that using it isn't exactly 'free'.

• Most secure
• Great UI
• Easy to use
• All crypto in one dashboard
• Compatible with Ledger Hardware Wallets

• Must buy a Ledger hardware wallet to use
• Confirming transactions can be confusing for new users

BRD is good for new bitcoin users who are just getting comfortable sending and receiving bitcoins. The UI is one of the best among iOS Bitcoin and crypto wallets and you don't need to do any sort of sign up process to use it. However, some users report syncing issues and technical support is not known to be great.

• Beautiful user interface
• Utilizes industry-leading hardware encryption and Apple's mobile security
• No signup required
• In app exchange built in

• Minimal technical support
• Syncing issues common
• BRD aware of how much crypto you have (even if they dont know who you are)
• Not compatible with any hardware wallets - less secure

Mycelium is one of the oldest and most trusted mobile Bitcoin wallet apps on the market. However, the Android app is widely regarded as superior to the iOS version.
That being said, its packed with features and even shows tickers and stats for traditional stocks so if that interests you, it may help you delete some other apps on your phone as well.

• No Blockchain install
• Super nodes makes connection to blockchain fast
• One of the oldest and most trusted Bitcoin wallets
• Many advanced features

• More advanced wallet not ideal for beginners
• iOS version widely considered inferior to Android version
• Traditional stock dashboard may distract from crypto-only holders
• Not compatible with any hardware wallets - less secure

Jaxx Liberty is a very popular bitcoin wallet with support for tons of different coins, an in-app exchange and native block explorers. The news panel that lets users know of the latest news regarding their coins is a nice touch. Some, though, have run into issues with various altcoins on Jaxx Liberty.

• Easily manage multiple coins from a single interface
• Informative news panel
• Multi-chain block explorers native to app
• In-app exchange built in
• Supports over 80 coins

• Only 12 word backup phrase
• Many complaints of coding issues preventing sending coins
• May support more coins than they can keep up with
• Not compatible with any hardware wallets - less secure

Edge is a feature packed Bitcoin wallet for iOS. It aims to make spending bitcoins a breeze, since it offers a Bitcoin merchant directory and the ability to buy gift cards from within the app! Also Edge takes advantage of your Apple device by allowing you to use faceID and TouchID to unlock your wallet.

• Edge does not know your holdings
• TouchID and FaceID unlock support
• No Address Re-use
• Built in exchange

• Purchases through in-app exchange slow
• Many reports of regular app crashing
• Not compatible with any hardware wallets - less secure

Copy is the Open-srouce version of the popular Bitpay wallet and bitcoin payment processing app. One thing that may prevent you from choosing Copay may be tha fact it is a Bitpay product. The wallet itself though is pretty good if you don't care about Segwit support.

• Multisig suport
• 150 coins supported
• Multilanguage

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• Developed by Bitpay
• App crashes common
• No Segwit address creation
• No replace by fee functionality
• Not compatible with any hardware wallets - less secure

If after reading this you’re converting to Android, then check out the best bitcoin wallets for Android!

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Chapter 1

How to Add Funds to Your iOS Wallet

Now that you have chosen a wallet, let's transfer some funds into it.

In this brief walkthrough, we will show you how to add funds to your iOS wallet

For you to add funds to your iOS wallet, you will need to find an exchange to buy crypto from then transfer it to your iOS wallet. Many iOS wallets have exchanges native to them (as seen above), however, these exchanges generally charge very high fees for the convenience, so it’s generally better to use a dedicated exchange, like Kraken or Coinbase.

You’ll need to choose an exchange that services your country and/or state. You can find a full list of exchanges sorted by country and preffered payment method on our exchange finder or you can see the most popular exchanges below:

• Coinbase

  • High liquidity and buying limits
  • Easy way for newcomers to get bitcoins
  • 'Instant Buy' option available with debit card
• Kraken

  • Great liquidity and low fees
  • Supports most countries
  • Trusted exchange, started in 2011

After you have bought your crypto, you’ll need to send it to your wallet. To do that, do the following:

1. Open your wallet and find an option to “receive”

2. Copy the address given

3. On your exchange where you bought your coins, select the “send” option.

4. There should be a field to input your wallet address copied in step 2. Paste it there.

5. Confirm you want to send your coins.

After that, you should receive a confirmation with a transaction ID of some kind. Here is what that might look like.

Chapter 2

Hardware Wallets: A Great Addition to iOS Wallets

With funds in your iOS wallet, its time to take your security to the next level.

The best way to do that is with a hardware wallet like a ledger or trezor

iOS wallets have the advantage of being free and easy to use. However, using an iOS wallet also poses many dangers to your coins.

Making sure your coins are not stolen through malware or ransomware is difficult to avoid on an iOS wallet.

This is what makes hardware wallets so appealing. Hardware wallets never connect to the internet. They store your private keys and sign transactions you send to them. You verify the transaction on the screen of the hardware wallet, and give the signed transaction to the iOS device.

If you plan on storing large amounts of coins, we either recommend a hardware wallet exclusively or choosing an iOS wallet that allows you to hold your private keys on a hardware wallet.

Hardware wallets are a great way, then, to keep your coins safe if you want to use an iOS wallet. Instead of housing the private keys on your phone or tablet, you store them on your hardware wallet and the desktop just acts as a user interaface to the send and receive coins.

Unfortunately, Only Blockstream Green and Ledger Live support hardware wallets, so options are limited if you are serious about taking your security seriously and using an iOS wallet.

You can learn more about each of the hardware wallets we recommend below:

COMPARISON

Ledger Nano X

• SCREEN:
• RELEASED: 2019
• PRICE: $119

Ledger Nano S

• SCREEN:
• RELEASED: 2016
• PRICE: $59

TREZOR T

How To Transfer Bitcoin To Breadwallet

• SCREEN:
• RELEASED: 2018
• PRICE: $159

TREZOR One

• SCREEN:
• RELEASED: 2013
• PRICE: $59

Chapter 3

Security Tips for iOS Wallets

Now that we've got our iOS wallet set up with a hardware wallet, let's explore a few additional points on security.

PINs, VPNs, and Steel wallets are great additions to our security stack.

Always set up a PIN to protect your funds

Make sure your iOS wallet is protected by a 4 to 6 digit PIN number. Much your like bank account, most wallets have a PIN password that is the absolutel minimum when it comes to protecting funds you keep on your wallet. This prevents someone who has your phone from accessing the coins and sending them to another wallet that they own.

A PIN is not very strong security, but its good enough to prevent most people who have temporary access to your unlocked phone from taking your money.

Store your recovery phrase on something that is water and fire proof

All the iOS wallets on this list support BIP39 seed words, otherwise known as ‘recovery phrases’. If your phone is lost, destroyed, or stolen, you can use this phrase to recover your funds to a new device.

However, most people write down these words on a piece of paper. When their home catches fire or is flooded, they lose the device and the backup to the elements. You should therefore consider a steel backup device like the PrivacyPros Billfodl or Cryptosteel.

DO NOT store a lot of coins on your iOS wallet

We’ve mentioned this before, but its worth repeating: you should treat your iOS wallet the same way you treat your real world wallet or billfold. You wouldnt carry every dollar you own in your pocket. You should also not hold all your coins on your iOS wallet. You need to store them on a hardware wallet.

Use a VPN when transacting on an iOS wallet

When making Bitcoin transactions on your iOS wallet, it is a good practice to use a VPN. This prevents your ISP or hackers listening in on your connection from tying your IP address (and therefore your personal identity) to your Bitcoin transactions. It’s a good privacy practice that is cheap and easy to implement.

• VPN
• NordVPN

  • Special support for Malaysia, Nigeria, Singapore, South Africa
  • SEPA & credit card supported
  • Trusted exchange
• Surfshark

  • Users claim fast speed from wide range of servers all around the world
  • Compatible with nearly any OS
• ExpressVPN

  • Allows for Netflix
  • Users claim fast speed
  • Has apps for nearly any platform

Chapter 4

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some of our most asked questions by readers.

If you're wondering about a topic on this page, odds are we have the answer here.

What is the difference between Blockstream Green and Aqua?

While both of these Bitcoin and Liquid wallets are made by Blockstream, there are some differences. Mainly, it’s that Blockstream green uses a 2-of-2 multisig to protect your coins from hackers. This makes it more ideal for advanced user.

Aqua is a single signature wallet, meaning anyone with access to your phone (either physcially or remotely) could steal your coins. In exchange for the increased risk, the wallet is easier to use.

Aqua is new, and if you have an iOS device, it can be a great addition to Blockstream Green Desktop. Take a closer look at it its features and look in the video below:

Does Blockstream Jade work with Blockstream Green on iOS?

Yes, you can now use the Blockstream Green app on your iOS device to set up your wallet on your Blockstream Jade hardware wallet!

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