Sparrow Wallet
Sparrow Wallet is a desktop Bitcoin wallet focused on privacy, security, and flexibility. It supports single-sig and multisig setups and is designed for users who want full control over their coins and connections.
Properties
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Desktop (Linux, macOS, Windows) |
| License | Open-source |
| Multisig | Full support (PSBT, hardware wallets) |
| Coinjoin | Whirlpool integration available |
| Node connection | Local Core, private Electrum, public server |
Key Features
- Server Connection: Private Electrum via own node (Umbrel, MyNode), public Electrum servers (Tor), or local Bitcoin Core RPC
- HWI: connects to Trezor, Ledger, ColdCard, SeedSigner
- PSBT: partial signed bitcoin transactions for multisig coordination
- CoinJoin: integrated Whirlpool mixing for privacy
Round Rock meetup notes:
- "Sparrow Wallet (HWI + Electrum, public/local/remote nodes)" — node meetup
- "Bitcoiner.Guide Multisig (Specter + Sparrow)" — multisig meetup
- "Orange Surf Multisig Guide (Sparrow 2-of-2 and 2-of-3)" — multisig meetup
Related
- Electrum — Precursor to Sparrow's server model
- ColdCard — Air-gapped hardware wallet commonly paired with Sparrow
- Specter Desktop — Multisig coordinator alternative
- Whirlpool — CoinJoin integration