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'''Armory''' is 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 | It is very resource-intensive and thus will not be usable by everyone. The beta version of the project was crowdfunded<ref>[http://www.rockethub.com/projects/6056-armory-bitcoin-development-funding Armory Bitcoin Development Funding]</ref>. | ||
Available for Windows, Mac OSX, and Linux. | Available for Windows, Mac OSX, and Linux. | ||
Armory is licensed under the AGPL. | Armory is licensed under the AGPL. | ||
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* Maintain offline wallets for 100% security from online attackers. | * Maintain offline wallets for 100% security from online attackers. | ||
* 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 | * Toggle between “Standard”, “Advanced”, and ''Expert'' modes to guarantee an appropriate set of options and information. | ||
* Ability to add "Watching-Only" Wallets | * Ability to add "Watching-Only" Wallets | ||
* Fragmented (M-of-N) Backups | * Fragmented (M-of-N) Backups | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
The Armory project was announced January 3rd, 2012<ref>[http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=56424.0 Armory - The most advanced Bitcoin Client in existence!]</ref>. | The Armory project was announced January 3rd, 2012<ref>[http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=56424.0 Armory - The most advanced Bitcoin Client in existence!] on [[BitcoinTalk Forum]]</ref>. | ||
=== Crowdfunding === | |||
The project received $2,661 by 26 funders on crowdfunding site RocketHub. The project completed it's funding on 2012-03-19. | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 05:44, 15 January 2015
Armory is 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 was 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”, “Advanced”, and Expert 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].
Crowdfunding
The project received $2,661 by 26 funders on crowdfunding site RocketHub. The project completed it's funding on 2012-03-19.
See Also
External Links
- Amory Project page
- Armory project page on bitcointalk.org
- How to Setup a Armory Bitcoin Wallet for Windows, Mac, and Linux