We're pleased to announce, that Hive is now also available for Android in a beta version.Hive Android is a standalone Bitcoin wallet. No external server or cloud service needed - the keys to your bitcoins are stored on your device.
Features- Initiate transactions in various ways:
* Scan a QR code
* Click Bitcoin links
* Touch-to-pay via NFC
- Support for payment protocol (BIP70) for increased security, reliability and speed in making payments
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Hive app store offers close integration with the rest of the Bitcoin ecosystem. Apps available for LocalBitcoins.com, Bitstamp, piiko and others.
- Works offline: Stores transactions for later sending or transmits them via Bluetooth
- Amounts displayed in BTC, mBTC or µBTC with exchange rate info alongside
- Add contacts based on your address book (information from your address book is solely used for the autocomplete feature - no address book data ever leaves your device)
- Notifications for incoming payments
- Encrypted backups
Technical details: Under the hood, this wallet is a fork of the "Bitcoin wallet for Android" by Andreas Schildbach. This means it's also a SPV wallet based on bitcoinj. The software is licensed as GPLv3 and the source code is available at
https://github.com/hivewallet/hive-android/ .
This software is beta! That said, the beta tag applies mainly to the look and feel of the app, which will be overhauled before the first official release to better fit the overall Hive brand. We are building on top of a very mature codebase, so while bugs can never be ruled out, we feel that security-wise this app is in very good shape and will protect your coins adequately.
Frequently asked questionsQ: Is Hive Android open source?
A: Yes! The GPL-licensed code is available on
GitHub.
Q: Is Hive Android available in languages other than English?
A: Not yet, but we are working on localization support. Translators will be able to help us
via Transifex once that is ready. Your help in translating Hive is much appreciated!
Q: Is it
really safe for novices to use, right now?
A: We think so, and we are using it on a day-to-day basis with real Bitcoin ourselves.
Q: How can I build an app for Hive?
A: Please see
this forum post.
Q: Will you support Windows or Linux?
A: Not unless an exceptional developer steps up. Please
contact us if you have the skills and would like to be involved!
Q: Will you support iOS?
A: Native iOS support is probably off the table due to Apple's general despotism. Try
hive-js for an alternative.
Q: How do you make money?
A: Our plan is to take very small fees for transactions that happen within non-charity apps in the App Platform. At present this is not implemented.
Check it out on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hivewallet.androidclient.wallet !