1. Mist.
Speaking of the Ethereum wallet, the first thing to say is of course the Ethereum official wallet + browser Mist. Mist is a full-node wallet (generally, a full-node wallet is a wallet that synchronizes all Ethereum block information). That is to say, after opening the wallet, the computer will automatically synchronize all Ethereum block information. If the equipment and network conditions pass, it will take about half a day (9/8/17).Advantage:
High security, no need for a third party to initiate transactions.
Address balances cannot be viewed until node synchronization is complete.
Disadvantage:
Gasprice cannot be adjusted.
It has high network requirements and needs to connect nodes to initiate transactions.
Download address: http:/ethfans.org/wikis/mist-miror.
2. Parity.
A wallet developed by some members of the original Ethereum Foundation. Powerful and full node wallet.
Advantage:
High security, no need for a third party to initiate transactions.
Disadvantage:
The network requirements are high, and nodes need to be connected to initiate transactions.
Download address: http:/ethfans.org/wikis/ethcore-Parity-Miror.
3. MyetherWallet.
As a light wallet, MyetherWallet is not easy to get started, and can complete all operations directly on the web without downloading. The private key generated by MyetherWallet is kept by the user, and the platform has no backup.
Advantage:
Convenient and fast, you can initiate transactions after connecting to the Internet.
Disadvantage:
Need to upload private key when trading
4. imtoken.
The mobile wallet is simple to operate, easy to use, and fully functional. The wallet private key generated by imtoken is stored locally on the mobile phone, and the platform has no backup.
Advantage:
Mobile wallet, the operation interface is very friendly, and transactions can be initiated by connecting to the Internet.
Chinese team, good customer service communication and quick response.
imtoken is finally open source.
Disadvantage:
Pure mobile terminal
Download address: https://token
5. MetaMask.
Metamask's wallet properties are weaker, making Chrome browser more compatible with the Ethereum network.
advantage:
Convert Chrome to an Ethereum compatible browser by adding a wallet plugin.
shortcoming:
Erc20 tokens do not support automatic display. (requires user to add the smart contract address of the token)
Download address: https:/metamask
6. Legder.
Hardware wallets, wallets with high security, and the software functions provided by the official are relatively limited. Can be used with MyetherWallet.
advantage:
High security
shortcoming:
The official software has poor functions and cannot adjust gaslimit and gasprice.
Expensive and hard to come by.
There are many centralized wallets on the market now, attracting users under the banner of convenience, speed, and high income. It should be noted that although centralized wallets are convenient to use, they are very weak for users to control. It is equivalent to the user entrusting the digital assets to the centralized wallet team for safekeeping. This is a kind of complete trust, and there is a risk of various losses such as server hacking and team escaping. It's the same old saying: super high returns are often accompanied by super high risk. It is recommended that you choose carefully.
