Frequently asked questions

Question 1

What is Wasabi Wallet?

Accepted Answer

Wasabi Wallet is a software wallet / hot wallet focused on privacy and anonymity. Wasabi Wallet runs on desktop platforms including Windows, macOS, and Linux, featuring built-in Tor integration, trustless CoinJoin transactions, and precise coin control for enhanced user privacy.

Question 2

Is Wasabi Wallet safe & legit?

Accepted Answer

Wasabi Wallet is open-source and non-custodial ensuring users maintain full control of their private keys. Wasabi Wallet has no history of major hacks, scandals, or exploits. Security measures include encrypted key storage, recovery seed phrases, and Tor routing for transaction-level privacy.

Question 3

Who created Wasabi Wallet?

Accepted Answer

Wasabi Wallet was created by zkSNACKs Ltd. founded by Ádám Ficsór, Bálint Harmat, and Gergely Hajdu.

Question 4

Where is Wasabi Wallet's company based?

Accepted Answer

zkSNACKs Ltd. the company behind Wasabi Wallet is headquartered in Gibraltar.

Question 5

How does Wasabi Wallet work?

Accepted Answer

Wasabi Wallet can be installed as a desktop application where users generate or import a recovery phrase during setup. Wasabi Wallet connects to the Bitcoin network via Tor and uses CoinJoin coordination to mix unspent transaction outputs (UTXOs) improving on-chain privacy. Wasabi Wallet provides a graphical interface for coin control and can optionally connect to a user’s own Bitcoin full node.

Question 6

When was Wasabi Wallet launched?

Accepted Answer

Wasabi Wallet was launched October 31, 2018.

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