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===== Types of Bitcoin wallets
Bitcoin wallets ((("wallets", "types of", id="wallet-type")))can be categorized as follows, according to the platform:
Desktop wallet:: A desktop wallet was the first type of Bitcoin wallet created as a reference implementation and many users run desktop wallets for the features, autonomy, and control they offer. Running on general-use operating systems such as Windows and macOS has certain security disadvantages, however, as these platforms are often insecure and poorly configured.
Desktop wallet:: A ((("desktop wallets")))desktop wallet was the first type of Bitcoin wallet created as a reference implementation and many users run desktop wallets for the features, autonomy, and control they offer. Running on general-use operating systems such as Windows and macOS has certain security disadvantages, however, as these platforms are often insecure and poorly configured.
Mobile wallet:: A mobile wallet is the most common type of Bitcoin
Mobile wallet:: A ((("mobile wallets")))mobile wallet is the most common type of Bitcoin
wallet. Running on smart-phone operating systems such as Apple iOS and
Android, these wallets are often a great choice for new users. Many are
designed for simplicity and ease-of-use, but there are also fully
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from remote servers, reducing your privacy by disclosing to third
parties information about your Bitcoin addresses and balances.
Web wallet:: Web wallets are accessed through a web browser and store
Web wallet:: Web wallets ((("web wallets")))are accessed through a web browser and store
the user's wallet on a server owned by a third party. This is similar to
webmail in that it relies entirely on a third-party server. Some of
these services operate using client-side code running in the user's
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