TechFlow news — On July 24, according to The Block, privacy and security company Proton has officially launched its self-hosted Bitcoin wallet, "Proton Wallet," aiming to simplify the user experience for Bitcoin. Initially available to early access users, the wallet will later be rolled out to a broader user base.
Andy Yen, founder and CEO of Proton, said that by offering a payment method not controlled by centralized institutions, Proton Wallet will help users better protect their assets. Users can send Bitcoin using only the recipient's email address, eliminating the need for complex Bitcoin addresses and thereby reducing the risk of user errors.
Designed as a self-hosted wallet, Proton Wallet gives users full control over their private keys and provides robust recovery methods, ensuring that no one—including Proton—can access users' digital assets. The wallet features built-in two-factor authentication and integrates with Proton Sentinel, leveraging machine learning and human analysis to block malicious login attempts.
