electrum ☆
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Description:
Bitcoin thin client
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 4.7.0@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 Rev Change Commit
Jan 23, 2026 8:54am 4.7.0 0 VERSION_BUMP eb526a4c
Aug 25, 2025 3:52pm 4.6.2 0 VERSION_BUMP f68106bd
Aug 6, 2025 3:57pm 4.6.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 41d4de64
Jul 2, 2024 11:09pm 4.5.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 152804c7
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