Specter Desktop
Bitcoin Inheritance
Specter Desktop is an open-source Bitcoin wallet coordinator designed specifically for multisig setups with multiple hardware wallets. Its flexibility makes it a popular tool for Bitcoin inheritance planning: users can configure n-of-m multisig schemes where heir-held devices can serve as recovery signers. Specter integrates with Bitcoin Core and supports all major hardware wallets, making it the go-to tool for sophisticated Bitcoin holders designing custom inheritance structures.
Details
- Requires
- Bitcoin Core (optional) or public node
- Platforms
- Desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- Key Scheme
- Configurable n-of-m multisig
- Open Source
- Yes
- Bitcoin Only
- Yes
- Service Type
- Bitcoin multisig coordinator for inheritance setups
- Custody Model
- Self-custody (user controls all keys)
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