MetaMask is an open-source multi-cryptocurrency wallet and a gateway to Ethereum-based decentralized applications. As the wallet is made for work with the Ethereum blockchain, it's understood that it supports only Ether and ERC20 tokens. This wallet is designed to let users control their data and assets at the fullest and doesn't store data and assets of its users. MetaMask is a mobile application but those who need a desktop version can use a MetaMask browser extension. It is available for Chrome, Brave, and Firefox browsers.
Mycelium is the open-source wallet that offers a rapid connection to the Bitcoin network. Mycelium is a company that appeared on the market in 2008 as a regular network project. In 2012, the team decided to start using bitcoin technology. The project goal is to build an ecosystem of products that will serve as a means to transfer money. The project was developed by a mobile wallet, which is increasingly chosen by the owners of bitcoins. Today, Mycelium recommends the Bitcoin community as the most reliable and most functional cryptocurrency store.
MyEtherWallet (often referred to as MEW) is a free open-source platform providing a user-friendly interface for creating wallets for Ethereum tokens. The platform itself doesn't hold any of the user's money or data. Instead, the assets and personal information are stored on the user's devices while MyEtherWallet provides a wallet address. This approach is supposed to enhance the security of funds and provide users with total control over their assets and data. The mentioned features are available via the use of the MEWconnect mobile app.
P2B is a centralized cryptocurrency platform, that offers more than 200 tokens. It covers the following markets: BTC, ETH, USD, EUR, and a number of stablecoins.
Paribu is a digital assets trading platform with the highest trading volume in Turkey. Allowing for Turkish Lira (TRY)-cryptocurrency transactions as a trading platform where buyers and sellers meet, Paribu has around 600,000 users. The daily trading volume on Paribu is $30 million. The number of cryptocurrencies traded on Paribu market is currently 22. Transactions can be made 24/7, including weekends, on Paribu. In addition, Paribu provides 24/7 technical support services for its clients.
Poloniex launched in 2014. It is based in the United States. It was recently acquired by Circle, a large Goldman-Sachs backed company. The exchange faced a hacker attack soon after opening which caused a higher level of security provided later. It requires a user’s physical address, postal address, date of birth, id, and phone number.
ShapeShift was founded by Eric Voorhees in 2014. Online exchanger based in the Swiss town of Geneva. The main function is the quick conversion of bitcoin and popular altcoins with the highest possible protection of transactions. The peculiarity of the exchange is that client assets are not stored on the site itself. And this, undoubtedly, increases the security of the service, although it somewhat impoverishes the functionality. You can find more information on the ShapeShift team and the project here.
Tidebit is a centralized cryptocurrency exchange based in the Hong Kong. It allows customers to deposit and withdraw funds in Hong Kong and US Dollars.
Trezor is an offline device used to store crypto private keys. Trezor is one of the top secure hardware wallets and works on Windows 8+, macOS, Android, and Linux. It is connected to a USB port of your computer via cable.
Trust Wallet is a multi-currency mobile app enabling secure and anonymous transactions. It has gained popularity since 2017.
Tux Exchange is currently not operating. It was closed in 2019 with a prior announcement as of June 15, 2019. July 6, 2019, was the deadline for the withdrawal of funds. Tux Exchange referred to “unfavorable conditions” and “low volume” as key factors stipulating the decision to close down.
UpBit is based in South Korea. It was founded in 2017 by Korean developer KakaoTalk. The exchange is very user-friendly and provides a high level of security. UpBit supports the trade of about 195 cryptocurrencies, some of which are quite rare, and 330 market trading pairs.
WazirX is an Indian-based centralized cryptocurrency exchange providing crypto-to-crypto pairs (BTC, USDT), as well as fiat trading opportunities (INR, the Indian Rupee). Among the developments of the company, there is a WazirX P2P engine for fast fiat-to-crypto conversion. The WazirX trading platform is compatible with Android, iOS, Mobile Web, Windows, macOS. The referral program works within the platform. U.S. customers are not allowed. KYC checks are applied to customers. Customer service is available through email and Telegram channels.
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Zaif exchange stands out among the Japan-based exchanges because it's not solely focused on the Asian countries. Among other options, Zaif offers a fiat to crypto exchange.