diff --git a/docs/wallets/mobile-wallets.md b/docs/wallets/mobile-wallets.md index 44876be32..9e1f9baf2 100644 --- a/docs/wallets/mobile-wallets.md +++ b/docs/wallets/mobile-wallets.md @@ -2,17 +2,22 @@ --- -Mobile Decred wallets are available for both -[Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.decred.dcrandroid.mainnet) -and [iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/decred-wallet/id1462247643). +### Mobile Wallets +Decred is supported on multiple mobile wallet platforms for both Android and iOS: -Unlike desktop wallets, the mobile wallets do not download and validate the -entire Decred blockchain. -Instead, they run using [SPV mode](spv.md), which drastically decreases the use -of the mobile devices system resources and data plan. +[Cake Wallet](https://cakewallet.com/): Privacy-focused, open-source multi-chain wallet -It is not currently possible to participate in Proof-of-Stake using mobile -wallets. +[Exodus](https://www.exodus.com/): Multi-chain wallet with intuitive design -Both of the mobile wallets are maintained by -[planetdecred.org](https://planetdecred.org) developers. +[Trust Wallet](https://trustwallet.com/): Popular multi-chain wallet + +### Architecture and Privacy Considerations +Mobile wallets do not download and validate the entire Decred blockchain like desktop wallets. Instead, they use lightweight methods to minimize system resource usage and data consumption: + +Cake Wallet uses SPV (Simplified Payment Verification) mode for Decred, which connects directly to the blockchain network and validates block headers. This provides better privacy and decentralization compared to server-based architectures, making Cake Wallet the preferred option for mobile users. Cake Wallet is also maintained by Decred developers via Politeia proposal. + +Exodus and Trust Wallet use RPC (Remote Procedure Call) connections to remote servers/nodes to retrieve blockchain data. While convenient, this approach relies on third-party infrastructure and may have different privacy characteristics. + +### Proof-of-Stake and Privacy Participation + +Mobile wallets do not support Proof-of-Stake participation (ticket buying and voting) or privacy mixing. If you want to mix, participate in Decred's PoS consensus system and earn staking rewards, please use a desktop wallet instead.