How to create a crypto wallet | Get Started with Bitcoin.com (2024)

FAQs

What is the easiest Bitcoin wallet to create? ›

The most popular and easy-to-set-up crypto wallet is a hosted wallet. When you buy crypto using an app like Coinbase, your crypto is automatically held in a hosted wallet. It's called hosted because a third party keeps your crypto for you, similar to how a bank keeps your money in a checking or savings account.

Best for Beginners: Coinbase Wallet

The app connects to most major bank accounts and can store popular coins, such as Bitcoin, Litecoin, Dogecoin and BNB, as well as all ERC-20 tokens and tokens on EVM-compatible blockchains. It's important to make a distinction between the Coinbase exchange and the Coinbase wallet.

Some popular options for beginners include hardware wallets like Ledger Nano S or Trezor, as they offer enhanced security by storing private keys offline. Mobile wallets such as Coinbase or Trust Wallet are also user-friendly options for beginners.

You can find your Bitcoin address by tapping Bitcoin from the app's home screen, then hitting the "Receive" button on the toolbar of your Bitcoin (BTC) asset view screen. If you have multiple Bitcoin wallets, select the wallet you want from the drop-down menu at the bottom of the asset view screen.

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How to get a Bitcoin wallet. Download and install Trust Wallet. Add Bitcoin (BTC) to your wallet. Access wallet features like buy, sell, swap and more.

Software wallets

The first wallet program, simply named Bitcoin, and sometimes referred to as the Satoshi client, was released in January 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto as open-source software. In version 0.5 the client moved from the wxWidgets user interface toolkit to Qt, and the whole bundle was referred to as Bitcoin-Qt.

Creating a Bitcoin wallet is as easy as installing an app on your mobile device or laptop/desktop. When you install the app, your Bitcoin wallet is automatically created.

A Bitcoin address is an alphanumeric string that is specific to a Bitcoin transaction's destination. These addresses usually begin with “1,” “3” or “bc1” and are case-sensitive. They act as the recipient's unique identification, enabling safe sending and receiving of Bitcoin (BTC) throughout the decentralized network.

Mobile and software wallets are often free. Each type has multiple providers, and each wallet has its own characteristics with regard to things like ease of use and security.

How much does it cost to have a Bitcoin wallet? ›

How much money do I need to open a crypto wallet? It depends. Hardware-based wallets generally cost between $100 and $200, though many software-based wallets are free. Most don't require you to actually own any cryptocurrency.

Software wallets take the form of an app which is downloaded for free to your phone or desktop. You simply open up the app and can start making crypto transactions almost immediately.

Most wallet addresses look random, but some have consistent identifiers. For example, most Bitcoin wallet addresses start with a 1, 3, or bc1.