Desktop
A desktop wallet is special software that is installed on a PC or laptop. There are two types of desktop wallets: “thick” (heavy) and “thin” (light). The former requires downloading the entire blockchain, which will later be stored on the computer, while taking up significant space on the hard disk. The light client accesses the blockchain through third-party services and therefore does not require downloading and storing it.
Online services
Online wallets do not require any software download, and you can enter such a wallet from any device anywhere with Internet access. These wallets provide a standard set of functions: sending and receiving funds, address books, notifications, etc.
Mobile
Mobile wallets installed on smartphones based on Android and iOS are primarily targeted at users who spend most of their time away from a desktop computer. Offering access to cryptocurrencies anytime, anywhere, they are also ideal for paying for goods and services in stores or restaurants.
Hardware
Hardware wallet is a device that resembles a flash drive. It stores transaction records, private keys and seed phrases. This crypto wallet is considered reliable because a constant connection to the Internet is absent. Only at the moment of transferring funds, you need to connect your HW to a PC and go online.
Keeping accounts and performing transactions in various cryptocurrencies.
Making standard transactions with cryptocurrencies by sending to different wallets and receiving transactions.
Buying and selling cryptocurrencies from the system.
Maintaining fiat wallets and different means of withdrawal to wallets, including bank cards.
Paying for different services from both fiat and cryptocurrency wallets.
Allowing businesses to accept cryptocurrency payments on their websites for their goods and services with the “Pay with cryptocurrency” button on the website. Cryptocurrency received by the businesses can be withdrawn or sold through the system of wallets.
Organizing cryptocurrency purchases/sale transactions between users. Users of the system can put cryptocurrency for sale and make transactions with each other, while the system guarantees that cryptocurrency is sent to the buyer upon the completion of the transaction and transfer of fiat money to the seller’s account.
Using a security system with the ability to set transaction limits and use static and dynamic smart crypto-payment processing rules.
Having user identification settings for managing their limits in order to comply with KYC & AML requirements of the region or country where the system is being implemented.
Having a user-friendly application interface, including functional navigation by service groups, search for services or goods by name, context-sensitive help and check of filling in payment details.
A cryptocurrency wallet is not exactly what we are used to evisioning when we think of a wallet. It’s completely different from a physical wallet or purse, of course.
Your crypto wallet is an encrypted address in the network that stores all of your transaction history and, consequently, the codes that allow you to make transactions. When you make a transaction, the rest of the network only can see the address and the amount of transfer. There are no references to personal data or location. Before starting crypto wallet development, it is worth clarifying the following issues:
Defining the purpose. The customer designates his main goal, which depends on what he is doing: trading or investing, transferring or storing funds.
Work specification. It is necessary to conduct a marketing analysis and determine the initial data provided by the client.
Technology definition. Experienced professionals use only the latest technologies to create applications for Android and iOS. The customer should use only a quality product with useful functions.
Launching applications in test mode. This eliminates errors and malfunctions and helps to check the correct operation of the new application.
