Whilst in reality, it is not exclusive to have it up in Linux, as there are other platforms which can do various tasks regarding crypto which can be handled by Android or Windows etc.
In my honest opinion, like always, it's just basically simpler for me to run it on this platform, because of its flexibility, you will find the same apps that run on other platforms, including mining software (which I will not get into because it efficiently requires the most modern of hardware).
However the difference being that it is just more secure! countless reports and complaints by persons that their wallet has been hacked, and then they go on to blame it on the programmers and their programs, not giving any thought that the operating system and how they leave data running around can be much of a great issue in itself.
....and it will run as smoothly for you as you intend it to be, without the platform constantly requiring restarts or crashing =)
I will be digging into the world of crypto wallets and exchange, without getting too technical and getting the reader confused, I will be using an awesome beast of an application called Exodus, which can be downloaded from here . Quite basically, Exodus is a multi-functional wallet for all your cryptos.
Go on the download page and choose Download for Linux
Proceed to the download and open the downloaded zip archive
Once opening in the zip archive, extract it to a folder, open that folder, and select the file named Exodus, right click and 'Run'
The program will start promptly, without the hassle of installing and so on, I think it's neat, also frontpage tabbed as your 'Portfolio' also giving you an overall view of the crypto market, which is also neat.
Second tab, which is the wallet, allows you to send and receive crypto in numerous coins, acting just like what I would call a 'master wallet' as usually one would have to have a wallet for each crypto
Exploring the send and receive functions....
Third tab, will allow you to make cryptocurrency conversion, just like real money, you can transfer from one crypto to the other, all this with just one app.
Fourth tab, you must make a deposit, and follow the steps to ensure a secure wallet which you will ultimately make real use of, more below.
Also make sure that the programme is accessible to you in the future, a simple way would be to create a shortcut to the desktop, do this by clicking on 'Exodus' file from its folder, then from the keyboard hold Ctrl + Shift whilst dragging the file to the desktop! More on creating links and menus in the next posts!
Fresh install, restoring your wallet
After already having your wallet, and you've made a fresh install, you need to restore your wallet account. Starting page will ask you to make that restoration, click the underlined words Restore your backup you have two options which you have been provided earlier on, Backup link (from email) or 12 Word Recovery Phase :
If you're interested in this field of cryptos, I recommend using an online exchange called Coinbase (click here to sign up and earn an extra $10)
More on this, it is important to have setup a wallet properly secured when dealing with cryptos, as there are many hungry thieves out there eager to steal your virtual currency.. more info on their own website
Fresh install, restoring your wallet
After already having your wallet, and you've made a fresh install, you need to restore your wallet account. Starting page will ask you to make that restoration, click the underlined words Restore your backup you have two options which you have been provided earlier on, Backup link (from email) or 12 Word Recovery Phase :
.... First window prompting you two to make a backup from those two options....
....If you select to make a backup using your 12 word phrase....
....Program will restart and give you this window....
....If you select first option (that is by email), you will have an email sent to you with a recovery procedure...
If you're interested in this field of cryptos, I recommend using an online exchange called Coinbase (click here to sign up and earn an extra $10)
More on this, it is important to have setup a wallet properly secured when dealing with cryptos, as there are many hungry thieves out there eager to steal your virtual currency.. more info on their own website
