About Bitcoin.com Android Wallet

The Bitcoin.com Android wallet supports both Bitcoin (referred to as Bitcoin Core or BTC) and its primary focus, Bitcoin Cash. However, Bitcoin.com has been a subject of heated debate within the cryptocurrency community. Founder Roger Ver, one of Bitcoin's earliest advocates, shifted his support towards Bitcoin Cash, a hard fork of Bitcoin, leading to significant controversy and criticism.

There have been accusations online that Bitcoin.com services may have knowingly misled investors into purchasing Bitcoin Cash when they intended to buy Bitcoin.

Technical Details

The Android wallet was forked from the open-source code of BitPay's Copay wallet. It is hierarchical deterministic, meaning it generates a new address for each transaction, enhancing privacy. The wallet also features multi-signature functionality, adding an extra layer of security. It's available in multiple languages, including English, Russian, Chinese, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, Polish, German, and Japanese.

Recovery and Control

Upon first use, the wallet provides users with a twelve-word recovery phrase. This recovery phrase is crucial in case of any issues with the device holding the wallet. Users can use the recovery phrase to restore their wallet and access their funds. Importantly, the Bitcoin.com Android wallet gives users full control over their private keys, providing autonomy over their cryptocurrency holdings.