Specter Desktop
free · open sourceSpecter Desktop is open-source software for coordinating multisig Bitcoin wallets against your own node. Multisig means spending requires several keys held on separate devices, so no single theft, fire, or mistake loses your coins. Specter handles connecting hardware wallets and building the setup. It assumes you already run a node and own signing devices — a later rung, not a first step.
Trust shape
Trustless
Runs entirely against your own node; the practical risk is operational — losing track of your own keys and backups, not a third party.
Facts
- Website: specter.solutions
- Source: github.com/cryptoadvance/specter-desktop
- Platforms: macos, windows, linux
- Self-hostable: yes
- Last updated: 2026-06-12
Editor's note
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