July 18, 2017
How to import/ swipe a Bitcoin paper wallet
Suggestions here:
https://99bitcoins.com/know-more-private-key-import-vs-sweep-difference/
Which Software Clients Can Import and Sweep
Here’s a short list of software clients that have the built-in capability to import and/or sweep a private key.
| Import | Sweep | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrum | V | V |
| Blockchain.info | V | X |
| Multibit | V | V |
| Bitcoin Core | V | V |
HOW TO IMPORT INTO BLOCKCHAIN.INFO
Create an account + log in
Go to settings > addresses > import.
That’s it.
See below for how it is done.
See the video below from around 4 minutes
MAKE SURE YOU TRY THIS OUT A FEW TIMES WITH SMALL AMOUNTS OF BITCOIN STORAGE BEFORE THE “REAL” ONE
