What is a Decred Wallet?

Decred wallets are the official and community-supported apps and daemons that let you hold, send, receive, and stake DCR. They range from the full-featured Decrediton desktop wallet (which supports staking, voting, Trezor integration and Lightning features) to command-line daemons and light/mobile clients that use SPV for faster syncs. Choose a wallet type based on whether you need staking (requires an always-on voting wallet) or just lightweight mobile access. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Key features and wallet options

  • Decrediton (Desktop): Graphical wallet with full staking, ticket management, wallet backup and restore flows. Ideal for users who want to run a full-featured wallet on Windows, macOS or Linux. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
  • dcrwallet (Daemon & CLI): The programmatic wallet backend used by advanced users and exchanges; supports RPC access and HD key derivation. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  • Mobile & SPV wallets: Lightweight mobile wallets (Android/iOS) use SPV to avoid a full chain download — great for everyday sending and receiving, though mobile wallets cannot perform staking. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  • Hardware support & third-party clients: Trezor integration, multi-wallets (Exodus, Cake, Guarda) and community stakepools provide additional custody and staking choices. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

How to store, send and stake DCR — step by step

Download Decrediton for desktop or a supported mobile client from the official wallets page, create and back up your seed, and wait for the wallet to sync. To stake: fund an account, purchase tickets from the wallet’s staking tab (tickets are the PoS instrument), and keep a voting wallet online or use a trusted stakepool; tickets will be selected and voted on-chain, earning rewards for holders. Mobile wallets support SPV mode and are unsuitable for staking — use Decrediton or a dedicated voting wallet for PoS participation. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Security best practices

Keep seeds offline, enable hardware wallet integration where possible, use strong unique passwords, enable OS-level disk encryption, and test small transactions before larger transfers. When staking, understand the ticket lifecycle and keep your voting wallet running or delegate to a reputable stakepool (non-custodial pools exist). Verify download links against the official Decred site or GitHub repository. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Conclusion

Decred Wallets provide a flexible ecosystem: Decrediton for full-featured desktop use and staking, dcrwallet for advanced/automated setups, and SPV mobile wallets for convenient everyday use. By choosing the right client and following secure backup and staking practices, you can custody DCR safely while participating directly in Decred’s governance and earning staking rewards. Always use official downloads and read the docs before transacting. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

FAQs — Use Decred Wallet

Q: Which Decred wallet should I choose?
A: Use Decrediton for full features and staking, dcrwallet/CLI for automation, and mobile SPV wallets for on-the-go sending. Choose based on whether you plan to stake. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
Q: How do I stake DCR?
A: Purchase tickets through Decrediton or a stakepool, keep your voting wallet online (or delegate to a pool), and wait for tickets to be selected and vote on blocks to earn rewards. See the official PoS guide. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
Q: Can I stake from a mobile wallet?
A: No — mobile wallets use SPV and do not support voting/staking. Use Decrediton or an always-online voting wallet for PoS participation. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
Q: How do I restore a Decred wallet?
A: Restore using your seed phrase in Decrediton or compatible clients; follow the official setup/restore guide and verify the wallet sync. Always keep seeds private. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
Q: Where can I get official wallet downloads and docs?
A: The Decred official wallets page and documentation are the canonical sources for downloads, setup guides, and staking information. Start at the wallets page linked in Official links. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}