Description:
Bitcoin thin client
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 4.7.2@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@electrumwallet |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Security
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Tags:
bitcoin
wallet
cryptocurrency
blockchain
spv
lightning
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Install:
brew install --cask electrum
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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.
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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
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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
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Alternatives:
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Bitcoin Core
– Full node wallet requiring 500GB+ storage vs Electrum's lightweight SPV model
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Wasabi Wallet
– Focuses on privacy via coinjoin vs Electrum's general-purpose Bitcoin management
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BlueWallet
– Mobile-first Lightning wallet vs Electrum's desktop-focused design
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Version |
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Commit |
| Apr 2, 2026 4:09pm |
4.7.2 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
87ed43a3 |
| Mar 2, 2026 12:57pm |
4.7.1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
ece1cb07 |
| 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 |
| Jan 12, 2024 6:41pm |
4.5.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
401d50d0 |
| Jun 21, 2023 2:04am |
4.4.5 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
27adf244 |
| Apr 19, 2023 1:29pm |
4.4.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
51835d6d |
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