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Cryptal: 💀 Multibit ☠

2020-08-24T07:33:29Z

💀 Multibit ☠

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	[[Image:MultiBit_0.4.23_screenshot_WinXP.png\|right\|800px\|screenshot of Multibit with its Windows XP GUI and Metal theme]]		[[Image:MultiBit_0.4.23_screenshot_WinXP.png\|right\|800px\|screenshot of Multibit with its Windows XP GUI and Metal theme]]
	[http://multibit.org MultiBit] is a lightweight "[[Thin Client Security\|thin client]]" Bitcoin wallet for Windows, MacOS and Linux based on [[BitCoinJ\|bitcoinj]]. Its main advantages over the [[Bitcoin-Qt#Criticism\|original Bitcoin client]] ~~include~~ support for opening multiple wallets simultaneously, and not requiring the download of the entire multi-gigabyte [[block chain]] (22.5GB as of October 2014<ref>[https://blockchain.info/charts/blocks-size Bitcoin Blockchain Size]</ref>). The project is lead by UK developer Jim Burton.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnkssdmlaWw European Bitcoin Conference 2012 - Jim Burton - Multibit]</ref>		[http://multibit.org MultiBit] was a lightweight "[[Thin Client Security\|thin client]]" Bitcoin wallet for Windows, MacOS and Linux based on [[BitCoinJ\|bitcoinj]]. It was superseded by MultiBit HD, and the development of both stopped in 2017<ref name="acquisition">[https://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-startup-keepkey-ends-support-multibit-wallet-software The long-running bitcoin wallet Multibit is being discontinued, the firm that bought it last year has announced]</ref> after the acquisition by ''KeepKey'', which was then bought by ''Shapeshift''.

			Its main advantages over the [[Bitcoin-Qt#Criticism\|original Bitcoin client]] included support for opening multiple wallets simultaneously, and not requiring the download of the entire multi-gigabyte [[block chain]] (22.5GB as of October 2014<ref>[https://blockchain.info/charts/blocks-size Bitcoin Blockchain Size]</ref>). The project was lead by UK developer Jim Burton.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnkssdmlaWw European Bitcoin Conference 2012 - Jim Burton - Multibit]</ref>

	==Features==		==Features==
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	==History==		==History==
	MultiBit was announced on September 12, 2011.<ref>[http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=43616.0 MultiBit]</ref>		MultiBit was announced on September 12, 2011.<ref>[http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=43616.0 MultiBit]</ref> Later, Multibit HD was developed, and the original MultiBit was renamed ''Multibit Classic''. On July 26, 2017, development was stopped without advance notice, due to the amount of work needed to fix bugs and keep up with Bitcoin developments.<ref name="acquisition" />

	==See Also==		==See Also==
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	==External Links==		==External Links==
	* ~~[http://multibit.org MultiBit] project website~~		* Abandoned [https://github.com/jim618/multibit GitHub repo]
	* [https://github.com/jim618/multibit GitHub repo]		* [https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!forum/bitcoin-multibit Google Group] abandoned since 2015
	* [https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!forum/bitcoin-multibit Google Group]
	* [http://www.youtube.com/user/MultiBitOrg YouTube channel] with "getting started" screencast
	* [http://www.expresscoin.com/wallets/bitcoin/multibit How to Create a Bitcoin Wallet with MultiBit]

	==References==		==References==

Grue: updated blockchain size

2014-10-04T23:54:04Z

updated blockchain size

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	[[Image:MultiBit_0.4.23_screenshot_WinXP.png\|right\|800px\|screenshot of Multibit with its Windows XP GUI and Metal theme]]		[[Image:MultiBit_0.4.23_screenshot_WinXP.png\|right\|800px\|screenshot of Multibit with its Windows XP GUI and Metal theme]]
	[http://multibit.org MultiBit] is a lightweight "[[Thin Client Security\|thin client]]" Bitcoin wallet for Windows, MacOS and Linux based on [[BitCoinJ\|bitcoinj]]. Its main advantages over the [[Bitcoin-Qt#Criticism\|original Bitcoin client]] include support for opening multiple wallets simultaneously, and not requiring the download of the entire multi-gigabyte [[block chain]] (2.~~6GB~~ as of ~~July 2012~~<ref>[~~http~~://~~bitcoin~~.~~stackexchange.com~~/~~questions~~/~~4115/how-big-is-the~~-~~blockchain-on-disk-as-of-5th-july-2012 How big is the blockchain on disk as of 5th July 2012?~~]</ref>). The project is lead by UK developer Jim Burton.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnkssdmlaWw European Bitcoin Conference 2012 - Jim Burton - Multibit]</ref>		[http://multibit.org MultiBit] is a lightweight "[[Thin Client Security\|thin client]]" Bitcoin wallet for Windows, MacOS and Linux based on [[BitCoinJ\|bitcoinj]]. Its main advantages over the [[Bitcoin-Qt#Criticism\|original Bitcoin client]] include support for opening multiple wallets simultaneously, and not requiring the download of the entire multi-gigabyte [[block chain]] (22.5GB as of October 2014<ref>[https://blockchain.info/charts/blocks-size Bitcoin Blockchain Size]</ref>). The project is lead by UK developer Jim Burton.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnkssdmlaWw European Bitcoin Conference 2012 - Jim Burton - Multibit]</ref>

	==Features==		==Features==

Expresscoin: /* External Links */ Added Quick Guide to Setup Multibit

2014-08-19T23:17:52Z

External Links: Added Quick Guide to Setup Multibit

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	* [https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!forum/bitcoin-multibit Google Group]		* [https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!forum/bitcoin-multibit Google Group]
	* [http://www.youtube.com/user/MultiBitOrg YouTube channel] with "getting started" screencast		* [http://www.youtube.com/user/MultiBitOrg YouTube channel] with "getting started" screencast
			* [http://www.expresscoin.com/wallets/bitcoin/multibit How to Create a Bitcoin Wallet with MultiBit]

	==References==		==References==

Bitcoinomy: /* Features */ MtGox has been down for six months.

2014-06-12T17:16:55Z

Features: MtGox has been down for six months.

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	* Multiple wallets can be open at the same time		* Multiple wallets can be open at the same time
	* Synchronizes with the network in minutes		* Synchronizes with the network in minutes
	* Shows the last BTC <--> USD rate from ~~[[MtGox]],~~ [[VirtEx]] and other exchanges		* Shows the last BTC <--> USD rate from [[VirtEx]] and other exchanges
	* Import and export your private keys		* Import and export your private keys
	* Chart of your balance over the last 30 days		* Chart of your balance over the last 30 days

Goonie at 12:23, 31 March 2013

2013-03-31T12:23:27Z

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	[[Image:MultiBit_0.4.23_screenshot_WinXP.png\|right\|800px\|screenshot of Multibit with its Windows XP GUI and Metal theme]]		[[Image:MultiBit_0.4.23_screenshot_WinXP.png\|right\|800px\|screenshot of Multibit with its Windows XP GUI and Metal theme]]
	[http://multibit.org MultiBit] is a lightweight "[[Thin Client Security\|thin client]]" Bitcoin wallet for Windows, MacOS and Linux based on [[BitCoinJ]]. Its main advantages over the [[Bitcoin-Qt#Criticism\|original Bitcoin client]] include support for opening multiple wallets simultaneously, and not requiring the download of the entire multi-gigabyte [[block chain]] (2.6GB as of July 2012<ref>[http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/4115/how-big-is-the-blockchain-on-disk-as-of-5th-july-2012 How big is the blockchain on disk as of 5th July 2012?]</ref>). The project is lead by UK developer Jim Burton.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnkssdmlaWw European Bitcoin Conference 2012 - Jim Burton - Multibit]</ref>		[http://multibit.org MultiBit] is a lightweight "[[Thin Client Security\|thin client]]" Bitcoin wallet for Windows, MacOS and Linux based on [[BitCoinJ\|bitcoinj]]. Its main advantages over the [[Bitcoin-Qt#Criticism\|original Bitcoin client]] include support for opening multiple wallets simultaneously, and not requiring the download of the entire multi-gigabyte [[block chain]] (2.6GB as of July 2012<ref>[http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/4115/how-big-is-the-blockchain-on-disk-as-of-5th-july-2012 How big is the blockchain on disk as of 5th July 2012?]</ref>). The project is lead by UK developer Jim Burton.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnkssdmlaWw European Bitcoin Conference 2012 - Jim Burton - Multibit]</ref>

	==Features==		==Features==

Alvox: Update screenshot, add more external links

2013-03-25T04:10:58Z

Update screenshot, add more external links

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	[[Image:~~YourWallets~~.png\|right\|~~600px~~\|screenshot of Multibit with its ~~MacOS~~ GUI]]		[[Image:MultiBit_0.4.23_screenshot_WinXP.png\|right\|800px\|screenshot of Multibit with its Windows XP GUI and Metal theme]]
	[http://multibit.org MultiBit] is a ~~secure,~~ lightweight~~, international~~ Bitcoin wallet for Windows, MacOS and Linux based on [[BitCoinJ]]. Its main advantages over the [[Bitcoin-Qt#Criticism\|original Bitcoin client]] include support for opening multiple wallets simultaneously and not requiring the download of the entire ~~Blockchain~~. The project is lead by UK developer Jim Burton.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnkssdmlaWw European Bitcoin Conference 2012 - Jim Burton - Multibit]</ref>		[http://multibit.org MultiBit] is a lightweight "[[Thin Client Security\|thin client]]" Bitcoin wallet for Windows, MacOS and Linux based on [[BitCoinJ]]. Its main advantages over the [[Bitcoin-Qt#Criticism\|original Bitcoin client]] include support for opening multiple wallets simultaneously, and not requiring the download of the entire multi-gigabyte [[block chain]] (2.6GB as of July 2012<ref>[http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/4115/how-big-is-the-blockchain-on-disk-as-of-5th-july-2012 How big is the blockchain on disk as of 5th July 2012?]</ref>). The project is lead by UK developer Jim Burton.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnkssdmlaWw European Bitcoin Conference 2012 - Jim Burton - Multibit]</ref>

	==Features==		==Features==
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	==External Links==		==External Links==
	* [http://multibit.org MultiBit] project website		* [http://multibit.org MultiBit] project website
			* [https://github.com/jim618/multibit GitHub repo]
			* [https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!forum/bitcoin-multibit Google Group]
	* [http://www.youtube.com/user/MultiBitOrg YouTube channel] with "getting started" screencast		* [http://www.youtube.com/user/MultiBitOrg YouTube channel] with "getting started" screencast

Alvox: Better page altogether

2013-03-25T03:43:24Z

Better page altogether

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	A secure, lightweight, international Bitcoin wallet for Windows, MacOS and Linux		[[Image:YourWallets.png\|right\|600px\|screenshot of Multibit with its MacOS GUI]]
			[http://multibit.org MultiBit] is a secure, lightweight, international Bitcoin wallet for Windows, MacOS and Linux based on [[BitCoinJ]]. Its main advantages over the [[Bitcoin-Qt#Criticism\|original Bitcoin client]] include support for opening multiple wallets simultaneously and not requiring the download of the entire Blockchain. The project is lead by UK developer Jim Burton.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnkssdmlaWw European Bitcoin Conference 2012 - Jim Burton - Multibit]</ref>

	[[~~File:YourWallets.png~~]]		==Features==
			* Multiple wallets can be open at the same time
	~~MultiBit makes performing Bitcoin transactions quick~~ and ~~simple~~		* Synchronizes with the network in minutes
			* Shows the last BTC <--> USD rate from [[MtGox]], [[VirtEx]] and other exchanges
	~~MultiBit comes in a variety~~ of ~~languages because Bitcoin is without borders~~		* Import and export your private keys
			* Chart of your balance over the last 30 days
	~~MultiBit is free~~ and open source (MIT license).		* Free and open source (MIT license)
			* Localized in a variety of languages
	~~MultiBit has~~ a ~~channel on YouTube to help you get started~~

	==History==		==History==
			MultiBit was announced on September 12, 2011.<ref>[http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=43616.0 MultiBit]</ref>
	MultiBit was announced on September 12, 2011<ref>[http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=43616.0 MultiBit]</ref>.

	==See Also==		==See Also==

	* [[Thin Client Security]]		* [[Thin Client Security]]

	==External Links==		==External Links==

	* [http://multibit.org MultiBit] project website		* [http://multibit.org MultiBit] project website
			* [http://www.youtube.com/user/MultiBitOrg YouTube channel] with "getting started" screencast

	==References==		==References==

Sgornick: Reformat to meet template structure for other articles.

2012-03-12T02:48:11Z

Reformat to meet template structure for other articles.

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 MultiBit comes in a variety of languages because Bitcoin is without borders
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+MultiBit is free and open source (MIT license).
 MultiBit has a channel on YouTube to help you get started
 [[Category:Clients]]

Robkohr at 09:08, 22 November 2011

2011-11-22T09:08:49Z

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	http://multibit.org/		http://multibit.org/

			MultiBit is a secure, lightweight, international Bitcoin wallet for Windows, MacOS and Linux

			MultiBit makes performing Bitcoin transactions quick and simple

			MultiBit comes in a variety of languages because Bitcoin is without borders

			MultiBit is free and open source

			MultiBit has a channel on YouTube to help you get started

	[[Category:Clients]]		[[Category:Clients]]

Robkohr at 09:07, 22 November 2011

2011-11-22T09:07:40Z

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	http://multibit.org/		http://multibit.org/


			[[Category:Clients]]