An e-wallet is a remote service, usually a web site, which runs an instance of the Bitcoin (or similar) software and manages one or more addresses on behalf of its clients. Such services allow access from mobile devices, public computers or other platforms without the need to install software.
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How secure is blockchain.info?
How secure is using a wallet on blockchain.info?
How do you evaluate the different sites that provide wallets?
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How can a single person operation keep a collection of online wallets secure?
While this question is similar to others about securing wallets, I think it merits a question of it's own.
One thing that has dissuaded me in the past from running an online wallet service of some kind is the worry that I could be compromised…
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What wallet / e-wallet is the most convenient for new casual Bitcoin users?
I'd like to make small payments for business purposes through Bitcoin, so would like to know what the easiest method of getting setup to accept a Bitcoin payment is for a regular person, so that I can recommend it to those I want to pay.
Some…
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What is a good resource to help newbies choose their first wallet/s?
While editing the Bitcoin Newb Guide, I realized I can't find a single page that covers all major clients in a Newb-friendly manner.
bitcoin.org doesn't seem to mention web wallets such as My Wallet
The wiki page is not IMO newb-friendly ... one…
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What are the risks of using Strongcoin.com as an online wallet?
Strongcoin claims it is "The Safest way to store your Bitcoins. The only Bitcoin e-wallet service that's not vulnerable to security breaches. Your Bitcoin keys are encrypted in the browser."
As I understand it, with their system your private keys…
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Running a store through Tor - what are the setup options available?
I am required to setup a store that will operate through Tor and accept Bitcoin payments only. I know I can run the standard client on the server and make it connect to peers only through Tor. However, are there any other options available for…
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Pros and cons of using Mt. Gox as an e-wallet
Mt. Gox obviously allows you to send bitcoins to it, and to receive them to an address of your choice; hence I'm wondering if there is any reason not to use it as an e-wallet.
Unless I'm mistaken, it's much bigger (by far) than any other bitcoin…
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Is there a usable Namecoin e-wallet?
Specifically, I need the easiest possible way to store Namecoins mined through merged mining, so the eWallet will have to deal well with generated transactions. Do any NMC eWallets actually exist? Do any of the exchanges deal well with generated…
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What strategies can an e-wallet use in order to reduce transaction fees?
I noticed that most Bitcoin exchanges (MtGox, TradeHill, ExchangeBitcoins, etc.) do not charge any fees for withdrawing bitcoins. What kind of strategies can they use in order to reduce these costs?
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Testnet eWallet?
Is there any eWallet available that works on the TestNet? I want to test some payments and so forth and sometimes I want to have an access to an online wallet, so I don't need to hassle with installing Bitcoin on various machines.
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Does any open source software exist for an e-wallet service?
If I want to setup an e-wallet service, would I have to create it from scratch or is there any existing open source software that could be used?
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Is there an online wallet service that will allow me to access an rpc server?
Let's say I have an online eCommerce solution running with a plugin that is designed to connect to a bitcoin daemon running on the same server, but I am too cheap to hire a vps or dedicated server, so instead I want to use an e-wallet service. Is…
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Best way to safely host a high volume online transactional wallet?
I am looking at starting a business that will send and receive a large amount Bitcoins in a semi automated manner using API's. I was wondering what is the best way to do do this in a secure way to limit my exposure to hacking? My initial thoughts…
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How can I find out if an e-wallet service uses a fractional reserve system?
A comment on this answer pointed out that the total amount of bitcoins in circulation could appear to go above the limit of 21m if wallet services use a fractional reserve system. However, in that scenario you actually no longer have bitcoins -…
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How can an online wallet be more secure than paper wallets or cold storages?
Recently, after I was reading that some bitcoin early adopter lost 750 BTC due to theft from his macbook, I was looking for the most secure storage solution for my coins.
I already know about paper wallets and cold storage solutions but I somehow…
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