Edge Wallet

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Basics

  • Hot Wallet
  • Fka Airbitz
  • Has no web interface, is a mobile app, no desktop client, is an independent wallet (not centralised), newbie friendly and free.
  • Supports SegWit and is “SegWit ready”

Audits & Exploits

Bugs/Exploits

  • On February 20, 2023 Edge Wallet was found to store unencrypted private keys locally and to transmit those keys to Edge’s infrastructure. About 2000 private keys were leaked to Edge with reports of compromises. According to Edge, they have only received a few stolen funds reports and performed only limited spot checking of leaked addresses.

Team

  • Puey, Paul; CEO & Co-founder
  • Swanson, William; lead architect
  • Teamed up with WINGS