Frequently asked questions

Question 1

What is Specter Desktop?

Accepted Answer

Specter Desktop is categorized as a software wallet / desktop GUI for Bitcoin Core. Specter Desktop is non-custodial and designed to give users full control over their Bitcoin by connecting directly to a full node..

Question 2

Is Specter Desktop safe & legit?

Accepted Answer

Specter Desktop is open source and noncustodial. Private keys are always kept on hardware devices. Specter Desktop itself acts as the user interface and coordinator, not the custodian of keys. Connecting to your own Bitcoin Core node further improves privacy and security by avoiding reliance on external services.

Question 3

Who created Specter Desktop?

Accepted Answer

Specter Desktop is produced by Specter Solutions (Crypto Advance GmbH).

Question 4

Where is Specter Desktop's project/company based?

Accepted Answer

The company behind Specter Desktop Specter Solutions is based in Vaduz, Liechtenstein .

Question 5

How does Specter Desktop work?

Accepted Answer

Specter Desktop works by interfacing with Bitcoin Core (a full node) to broadcast and verify transactions. Users can connect hardware wallets for signing (including air-gapped or hardware devices), set up multisig, use PSBTs (Partially Signed Bitcoin Transactions), and benefit from coin control, watch-only wallets.

Question 6

When was Specter Desktop launched?

Accepted Answer

Specter Desktop was first released around February 27, 2020.

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