Gridcoin is an amazing cryptocurrency. It helped finding a medicine against coronavirus (rosetta@home crunching is rewarded by GRC) and also helped many scientific projects.
But a problem remains : What is a cryptocurrency if we doesn't know any wallet ? So in this article, I'll present the best wallets that support Gridcoin and their Pros/Cons
1 - Gridcoin Core
Gridcoin Core is a full node (with a full copy of blockchain). It is the core wallet by gridcoin team that supports staking and solo crunching.
Pros
- More reliable (full node)
- Staking and Solo crunching
- Coin control features (for experts)
- You has the Private key
Cons
- Uses many gigabytes (for blockchain copy)
- Not for newbie
2 - Coinomi
Coinomi is a multicurrencies wallet. It uses SPV validation (and you doesn't have to store blockchain copy).
Pros
- Easy to use
- Many coins supported
- You has the private key
Cons
- Uses much data for a mobile app (some hundreds MBs a month if you've many accounts).
- A few display bugs
3 - GRC wallet bot
It is a Discord/Telegram wallet bot that allows users to make little tips.
Pros
- Easy to use
- No install
- Ability to make off-chain tips without fees
Cons
- You doesn't have the private keys
- No "GUI" (bot)