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'''Armory''' is an open-source, python-based, wallet-management application for the Bitcoin network.
'''Bitcoin 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<ref>[http://www.rockethub.com/projects/6056-armory-bitcoin-development-funding Armory Bitcoin Development Funding]</ref>.
'''Note:''' The Armory project is no longer maintained by its creator<ref>[https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1351792.0 The End of the Road for Armory]</ref>, however there is an effort underway to [https://github.com/etotheipi/BitcoinArmory/issues/325 change to a new maintainer]. 
 
Available for Windows, Mac OSX, and Linux.
 
Armory is licensed under the AGPL.
 
Armory Technologies Inc. also offers a [[Block chain browser | block chain browser]].<ref>https://armory.online/</ref>


==Features==
==Features==


* Encrypted wallet (optional)
* Available for Windows, Mac OSX, and Linux.
* Licensed under AGPL v3.
* Encrypted wallet (optional).
* 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”, “Advanced”, and ''Expert'' modes to guarantee an appropriate set of options and information.
* Toggle between “Standard”, “Advanced”, and "Expert" modes to guarantee an appropriate set of options and information.
* Ability to add "Watching-Only" Wallets
* Custom [[deterministic wallet]] format.
* Fragmented (M-of-N) Backups
* Ability to add "Watching-Only" Wallets.
* SecurePrint for all Backup Types
* Fragmented (M-of-N) Backups.
* Decentralized Multi-Signature "Lockboxes" (up to 7-of-7)
* SecurePrint for all Backup Types.
* Daemon/API for Services and Network Integration
* Decentralized Multi-Signature "Lockboxes" (up to 7-of-7).
* Message Signing
* Daemon/API for Services and Network Integration.
* Message Signing.
   
   
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.  
See the [http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=56424.0 project's forum thread] for full details or on [https://bitcoinarmory.com/ their website].  


==History==
==History==
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=== Crowdfunding ===
=== Crowdfunding ===


The project received $2,661 by 26 funders on crowdfunding site RocketHub. The project completed it's funding on 2012-03-19.  
The project received $2,661 by 26 funders on crowdfunding site RocketHub. The project completed it's funding on 2012-03-19<ref>[http://www.rockethub.com/projects/6056-armory-bitcoin-development-funding Armory Bitcoin Development Funding]</ref>.  


==See Also==
==See Also==
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==External Links==
==External Links==


* [http://bitcoinarmory.com Armory Official Website]
* [https://www.bitcoinarmory.com/ Armory Official Website]
* [https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=97.0 Armory project page on bitcointalk.org]
* [https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=97.0 Armory project page on bitcointalk.org]
* [https://github.com/etotheipi/BitcoinArmory Armory Project GitHub Page]
* [https://github.com/etotheipi/BitcoinArmory Armory Project GitHub Page] (no longer maintained)
* [http://www.expresscoin.com/wallets/bitcoin/armory How to Setup a Armory Bitcoin Wallet for Windows, Mac, and Linux]
* [http://www.expresscoin.com/wallets/bitcoin/armory How to Setup a Armory Bitcoin Wallet for Windows, Mac, and Linux]


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[[Category:Open Source]]
[[Category:Open Source]]
[[Category:Block chain browsers]]

Revision as of 14:35, 8 April 2016

Bitcoin Armory is an open-source, python-based, wallet-management application for the Bitcoin network.

Note: The Armory project is no longer maintained by its creator[1], however there is an effort underway to change to a new maintainer.

Features

  • Available for Windows, Mac OSX, and Linux.
  • Licensed under AGPL v3.
  • 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.
  • Custom deterministic wallet format.
  • 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.

See the project's forum thread for full details or 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[3].

See Also

External Links

References

  1. ↑ The End of the Road for Armory
  2. ↑ Armory - The most advanced Bitcoin Client in existence! on BitcoinTalk Forum
  3. ↑ Armory Bitcoin Development Funding
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