What is Cwallet?

Cwallet is a lightweight, privacy-focused cryptocurrency wallet designed for everyday use. Unlike Bitcoin Core which downloads the full blockchain, Cwallet uses SPV (Simplified Payment Verification) for fast setup without sacrificing your security.

Getting Started

Launch Cwallet
$ cwallet Cwallet v1.0 - Lightweight Bitcoin Wallet Connecting to network... Syncing headers... done. Wallet ready.

Key Features

  • SPV mode — no full blockchain download needed
  • Built-in Tor support for network privacy
  • HD (hierarchical deterministic) wallet — one seed phrase for all addresses
  • Minimal dependencies — runs on any hardware
  • Open source and auditable

Backup Your Wallet

Export seed phrase
$ cwallet --export-seed Your seed phrase (keep this safe and offline!): word1 word2 word3 word4 word5 word6 word7 word8 word9 word10 word11 word12

Store your seed phrase securely, offline, in a physically safe location. Anyone with your seed phrase has full access to your funds.

For larger amounts, consider Bitcoin Core for its more robust full-node security model.