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Electrum: Bitcoin hot wallet, use and official sources
Thomas Voegtlin created Electrum in November 2011. The project has long used a lightweight client, a server network and signed releases.
Editorially reviewed on 20 August 2026Key information
Electrum
- Service type
- Bitcoin software wallet
- Platform
- Windows / macOS / Linux / Android
- Network
- Bitcoin on-chain + Lightning
- Especially suitable for
- More experienced user, own fees, servers and hardware
- Backup
- Electrum uses its own seed system and does not create a BIP39 seed by default. Practise recovery using the Electrum documentation.
What to watch out for
Understand the advanced options and light-client model before storing a larger amount.
Before buying or depositing a larger amount, check the current terms, exact domain and details in the official source.
Official sources and documentation
Official sources and documentation
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