Hodl is the best way to get started with bitcoin. Our simple, streamlined design is easy for beginners, yet powerful enough for experienced users.
Unlike other iOS bitcoin wallets, Hodl is a standalone bitcoin client. It connects directly to the bitcoin network using SPV mode, and doesn't rely on servers that can be hacked or disabled. Even if Bitstop loses its grip and disappears, the app will continue to function, allowing users to access their money at any time.
Hodl utilizes AES hardware encryption, app sandboxing, and the latest iOS security features to protect users from malware, browser security holes, and even physical theft. Private keys are stored only in the secure enclave of the user's phone, inaccessible to anyone other than the user.
Simplicity and ease-of-use is Hodl's core design principle. A simple recovery phrase (which we call a paper key) is all that is needed to restore the user's wallet if they ever lose or replace their device. Hodl is deterministic, which means the user's balance and transaction history can be recovered just from the paper key.
- Simplified payment verification for fast mobile performance
- No server to get hacked or go down
- Single paper key is all that's needed to backup your wallet
- Private keys never leave your device
- Save a memo for each transaction (off-chain)
- Supports importing password protected paper wallets
- Supports "Payment protocol" payee identity certification
Hodl is available in the following languages:
- Chinese (Simplified and traditional)
- Danish
- Dutch
- English
- French
- German
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Spanish
- Swedish
We manage all translations with:
PhraseApp - Start localizing software the simple way
Installation on jailbroken devices is strongly discouraged.
Any jailbreak app can grant itself access to every other app's keychain data. This means it can access your wallet and steal your bitcoin by self-signing as described here and including <key>application-identifier</key><string>*</string> in its .entitlements file.
Hodl is open source and available under the terms of the MIT license.
Source code is available at https://github.com/hodlwallet