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07/24/2024 18:11Privacy and security company Proton unveiled its open-source Proton Wallet on Wednesday, aiming to simplify users’ Bitcoin experience. Founded in …
Privacy and security company Proton unveiled its open-source Proton Wallet on Wednesday, aiming to simplify users’ Bitcoin experience.
Founded in 2014 in Switzerland by scientists who met at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Proton is known for services like Proton Mail, Proton VPN and Proton Drive, focusing on providing encrypted communication and storage solutions that prioritize privacy, claiming over 100 million user accounts.
Its new wallet solution aims to let users buy, store and transfer bitcoin, incorporating features like sending bitcoin via email and enhanced security by leveraging its existing infrastructure. Proton Wallet’s integrated on-ramps enable users in more than 150 countries to buy bitcoin.
Proton says it wants to make the wallet more …