electrum ☆

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Description:
Bitcoin thin client

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 4.7.2@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | @electrumwallet | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Security

Tags: bitcoin wallet cryptocurrency blockchain spv lightning

Install: brew install --cask electrum

About:
Electrum is a lightweight, open-source Bitcoin wallet that connects to decentralized SPV servers instead of downloading the full blockchain. It offers fast transaction verification, robust security features like multi-signature support, and compatibility with hardware wallets. The software provides advanced functionality for power users while maintaining a simple interface for everyday transactions.

Key Features:

SPV (Simplified Payment Verification) for fast sync without full blockchain download
Cold storage and multi-signature wallet support
Hardware wallet integration (Trezor, Ledger, KeepKey)
Seed phrase encryption and password protection
Lightning Network support for fast, low-fee payments

Use Cases:

Managing Bitcoin securely on a desktop with hardware wallet
Creating multi-signature business wallets for shared funds
Quickly sending/receiving Bitcoin without running a full node
Restoring wallets from seed phrases across devices

Alternatives:

Bitcoin Core – Full node wallet requiring 500GB+ storage vs Electrum's lightweight SPV model
Wasabi Wallet – Focuses on privacy via coinjoin vs Electrum's general-purpose Bitcoin management
BlueWallet – Mobile-first Lightning wallet vs Electrum's desktop-focused design

Version History

Detected	Version	Change	Commit
Apr 2, 2026 4:09pm	4.7.2	VERSION_BUMP	87ed43a3
Mar 2, 2026 12:57pm	4.7.1	VERSION_BUMP	ece1cb07
Jan 23, 2026 8:54am	4.7.0	VERSION_BUMP	eb526a4c
Aug 25, 2025 3:52pm	4.6.2	VERSION_BUMP	f68106bd
Aug 6, 2025 3:57pm	4.6.1	VERSION_BUMP	41d4de64
Jul 2, 2024 11:09pm	4.5.5	VERSION_BUMP	152804c7
Jan 12, 2024 6:41pm	4.5.0	VERSION_BUMP	401d50d0