1. 01-02-18 03:12 PM #1
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    Bitcoin Wallet

    Total Noob here,

    I got signed up at Blockchain for a bitcoin wallet, but I am reading that I am going to get killed by fees and potential wait times for moving my BTC to a sportsbook or to an exchange.

    I have seen electrum suggested but that is a desktop based wallet?

    Also, read that Bitgo is a solid one to use as a web-based on. Is Blockchain also a web-based one?

    Am I missing anything?

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  2. 01-02-18 04:00 PM #2
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    Guess I should add I am Canadian. Going to use quadrigacx for an exchange.

    Just curious what you guys recommend for a wallet?
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  3. 01-02-18 04:38 PM #3
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    Most people start off using blockchain.info/wallet

    I use the electrum.org desktop wallet and find it simpler than dealing with all the login security with a web based one.

    Fees aren't that bad today. Around $10 per transfer and wait times not terrible either.

    You sound like you have the idea right.
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    Thanks Opti
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  5. 01-02-18 05:44 PM #5
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    One more question, when setting up the security on Blockchain?

    Blocking Tor Requests?
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  6. 01-03-18 12:22 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Soxsfan9 View Post
    One more question, when setting up the security on Blockchain?

    Blocking Tor Requests?
    I have that activated as I dont use TOR (dark web)

    But I dont think it matters much these days. Was added to address a problem that existed a while back and I think the problem probably does not exist anymore.
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