New Offline Tool for Generating Bitcoin Wallets

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#1Feb 23, 2018, 05:52 AM
Just found this HTML tool for generating Bitcoin wallets. It's like IanColeman but with ongoing updates. Works offline and it interacts with BTC keys and addresses. Sounds pretty safe, right?
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#2Feb 23, 2018, 07:01 PM
Honestly, tools like IanColeman don’t really need constant updates unless Bitcoin’s cryptographic standards change. The math’s been solid for ages. BIP39 is still the king. But yeah, zero updates isn’t great either. With new features like Taproot, we do need fresh perspectives on recovery tools.
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#3Feb 24, 2018, 10:54 AM
Wait, are you a dev or just spreading the word? Because your post didn’t mention that. Also, can you clarify how it interacts with addresses and keys? Might be a typo? IanColeman can also run offline if you grab the standalone HTML.
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#4Feb 24, 2018, 12:30 PM
Not a developer, just sharing a tool I’ve used for a while. It’s had a big update recently. Basically, like IanColeman, it generates BIP39 wallets, private keys, and all that. Super useful for learning and recovering funds since you deal with the keys directly.
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#5Feb 26, 2018, 02:15 PM
Sounds solid, especially since it supports a bunch of seed types. Most tools stick to one or two formats like BIP39 and SLIP39. I'd say it’s more for learning and recovery. But it would be better if these tools were open source and available as apps. Who’s running this stuff online anyway?
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#6Feb 26, 2018, 07:20 PM
Yeah, this tool is an HTML script, which is great for offline use. Just download it and run it on an air-gapped PC. Not sure if secure apps do the same thing, I’ve never seen any. For practicing and learning, it’s fine, but for emergencies, it could really save your ass.
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