Keeper Desktop v0.1.1 Released: Secure Integration with Hardware Wallets on Bitcoin Keeper

18 Sept

The development team behind Bitcoin Keeper has announced the release of Keeper Desktop v0.1.1, a cross-platform desktop application designed to securely integrate hardware wallets with the Bitcoin Keeper mobile app. This initial release is part of a broader effort to provide users with a seamless and secure way to manage their Bitcoin transactions.

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Keeper Desktop allows users to connect popular hardware wallets, including Ledger, Trezor, and Bitbox02, to perform key functions such as adding devices, conducting health checks, verifying addresses, and signing transactions. The application supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, making it accessible across different operating systems.

Key Features of Keeper Desktop:

Hardware Wallet Integration: Compatible with Ledger, Trezor, and Bitbox02 wallets.
Cross-Platform Support: Available on Windows, macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon), and Linux.
Functionality: Facilitates adding devices, verifying Bitcoin addresses, conducting health checks, and signing transactions with hardware wallets.

Download and Installation:

The app can be downloaded from Bitcoin Keeper’s official website. Specific installation files are provided for different platforms, including setup files for Windows, macOS, and Linux distributions such as Debian and RPM-based systems.

Security and Verification:

Users are encouraged to verify the release’s authenticity by checking the cryptographic signatures provided in the SHA256SUMS.txt file. Instructions for verifying the files are available for both macOS/Linux and Windows platforms.

As this is the initial release, feedback from the user community is welcomed through the project’s GitHub repository.

Getting Started:

Install Keeper Desktop on your preferred operating system.
Download the Bitcoin Keeper mobile app.
Connect your hardware wallet and follow the app’s in-built instructions to complete the setup.

This release marks an important step in providing Bitcoin Keeper users with enhanced security and ease of use, offering a reliable tool for managing Bitcoin transactions with hardware wallets.

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