Blockstream BTC Wallet (Green) 5.0.6

The Blockstream app (formerly Green) presents itself as a straightforward and secure Bitcoin wallet, facilitating the user-friendly management of Bitcoin and Liquid-based assets such as Liquid Bitcoin (L-BTC) and Tether’s USDt.

Developed by Blockstream, a team renowned for its rigorous focus on security within the Bitcoin industry, the wallet offers cross-platform support and caters to both novice users and experienced power users.

SETUP PROCESS

• No registration or personal information is required; simply record your recovery phrase and begin conducting Bitcoin transactions immediately.

BUY BITCOIN AND SELF-CUSTODY

• Enables users to purchase Bitcoin directly into their wallet without intermediaries, although additional registration may be necessary.

EFFICIENCY AND COST-OPTIMIZED TRANSACTIONS

• Incorporates smart fee estimation to ensure timely transactions while minimizing unnecessary fees.

MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT

• The application is accessible in multiple languages, including Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, among others planned for future updates.

Liquid Layer-2 Compatibility

• Supports sending and receiving Liquid Bitcoin (L-BTC), Tether’s USDt, and additional Liquid-based assets with a dedicated Liquid account.

Advanced Features for Power Users

1. FEE CONTROL: Allows full customization of transaction fees with replace-by-fee support. Users can set low fees initially and increase them for urgent transactions to optimize costs and confirmation times.
2. HARDWARE WALLET INTEGRATION: Compatible with Blockstream Jade, Ledger Nano S and X, Trezor One and T. Refer to the help desk for current support details across supported devices.
3. TWO-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION THRESHOLDS: Offers configurable two-factor authentication requirements for large payments, while smaller transactions can be processed without 2FA.
4. WATCH-ONLY WALLETS: Enable monitoring of balances and receive payments without granting spending permissions or access to private keys on the device.
5. TESTNET FUNCTIONALITY: Facilitates test transactions on Bitcoin testnet to familiarize users with wallet operations in a safe environment.
6. PRIVACY FEATURES: No identification documents or KYC procedures are necessary. An email address is only required for recovery purposes. Additionally, the wallet supports connection via Tor to enhance privacy without the need for external applications.
7. NODE CONNECTION: Provides the option to verify transactions through a user’s own full node utilizing SPV support.