Choose the Best eCash (XEC) Wallet: A Comprehensive Guide

Looking to find the perfect wallet for eCash (XEC)? You’ve already checked out our exhaustive list of wallets on e.cash/wallets but you’re still unsure which one to choose? Follow this guide for an overview and recommendations based on your intended use case.

First things first: You don’t have to worry, you can hardly choose wrongly. If a wallet is listed on our website, it means it has been verified, is legitimate, and works seamlessly with our network. Be cautious with wallets not listed on our site, as they could be phishing scams or fraudulent. Always ensure the app or service is listed on our official website (https://e.cash) or on our scorecard (https://scorecard.cash). Lastly, all these wallets are non-custodial, which means that you are the only person who holds the keys that give you access to your funds. After generating your new wallet, it is crucial to write down and securely back up your 12-word seed phrase. This ensures you can regain access to your funds in case you lose your device.

Below, we’ll detail the relevant features and differences between the wallets so you can make an informed decision. We’ll categorize the wallets into three main groups: Official wallets maintained by the eCash team, featured third-party wallets that support eCash’s unique features, and all other third-party wallets with basic support.

Official eCash Wallets

#1 Cashtab.com - The eCash Reference Wallet

Cashtab serves as our reference wallet and offers a convenient browser-based experience in form of a progressive web app (PWA), eliminating the need for downloads from the App or Play Store. Simply visit Cashtab.com on your mobile phone or desktop to generate a new wallet with a single click. For detailed guidance, follow our step-by-step instructions here: How To Create an eCash (XEC) Wallet

Primarily, you can think of it as a wallet for regular use. Secondarily, beyond basic transactions, Cashtab allows you to mint and trade NFTs and eTokens, and offers advanced features like creating signatures and writing on-chain messages.

For mobile users seeking a fast, user-friendly wallet for everyday use, Cashtab is highly recommended. It stays up-to-date with all eCash features, ensuring a smooth experience.

However, if you plan to hold large amounts of coins as savings, Cashtab might not be the ideal choice. Instead, consider storing larger savings in other wallets listed below and use Cashtab for smaller, daily transactions by topping it up on demand. Think of it as a real wallet, in which you hold a small amount of cash.

Open-source, Desktop, Mobile, eToken Support, Message Signing, 0-conf, Progressive Web-App

#2 Cashtab Extension - Your MetaMask Alternative for eCash

Cashtab Extension functions similarly to Cashtab but is installed directly in your browser as an extension, offering an experience akin to MetaMask. This extension can be used for signing up for services that leverage the eCash network, such as the eCashChat social platform. Apart from that, it operates just like the Cashtab.com web wallet.

Ideal for desktop users, Cashtab Extension is perfect as a daily-use wallet and allows you to seamlessly interact with eCash ecosystem apps. Its integration with your browser ensures ease of use and instant access to all eCash features.

Open-source, Desktop, eToken Support, Message Signing, 0-conf, Ecosystem Sign-in, Browser-Extension

#3 Electrum ABC - The eCash Flagship

Electrum ABC is a fork of Bitcoin’s well-established Electrum wallet, repurposed for eCash. Designed with power users in mind, it offers extensive control over wallet functions, from selecting specific coins to send, to creating transactions manually, and is an excellent choice for securely storing your coins.

One of its standout features is support for the CashFusion privacy protocol, which shuffles your coins in the background to enhance privacy. This feature is optional and can be toggled on or off at any time.

Additionally, Electrum ABC serves as an interface for various hardware wallets (available on e.cash/wallets), making it versatile and robust.

Electrum ABC is also required for generating your stake-proof. (More about Avalanche-enabled eCash staking on e.cash/staking)

Recommended if you need to store large amounts of eCash or want to use the CashFusion protocol, Electrum ABC is the go-to option for anyone with a hardware wallet, power users, eCash stakers, and beginners alike.

If you want to learn more about how to use Electrum ABC with one of the hardware wallets that natively support eCash, or how to use a workaround for Trezor and Ledger, which have not yet added native support, you can check out our Hardware Wallet Guides playlist on YouTube.

Open-source, Desktop, HD Wallet, 0-conf, CashFusion Privacy, Multi-sig, Message signing**, UTXO-Management, Hardware-Wallet Support, Extended Features, Windows, Linux, MacOS

Featured Third-Party Wallets

#1 RaiPay - The Wallet of Morazán

RaiPay is a native eCash wallet designed to directly support 0-conf transactions and eTokens. While it shares similarities with other native eCash wallets like Cashtab, it offers a unique set of features tailored to specific use cases.

RaiPay is a simple-to-use and lightweight wallet. However, it is specialized for the regional stablecoin in Honduras, the eLempira. This means you will encounter features exclusive to users in Honduras, which may not be available if you reside outside the region.

If you're looking for a straightforward eCash wallet, RaiPay is a good choice, even though it is primarily tailored to users within its target area in Honduras.

Mobile, HD Wallet, 0-conf, eToken Support, Bip-70 Support, Andriod, iOS

#2 AbcPay - The Go-To Mobile Wallet

AbcPay is a multi-coin wallet that focuses on a select group of UTXO chains, including Bitcoin, Litecoin, Dogecoin, eCash, and a few others. Unlike typical multi-coin wallets that support a vast array of networks, you won't find smart chains like Ethereum here. Instead, AbcPay is tailored to support more of eCash’s unique features.

With capabilities like eTokens, multi-signature wallets, and message signing, AbcPay offers robust security and advanced functionalities.

AbcPay is recommended for users who want a full eCash experience through a secure mobile app. It works well for storing your eCash as well as eTokens or if you need to generate multi-signature wallets. With full eCash functionality, high security, and a responsive team, this is the go-to third-party mobile wallet.

Mobile, Message Signing, HD wallet, 0-conf, eToken Support, Multi-sig, Message Signing, Andriod, iOS

#3 StackWallet - The Privacy-First Wallet

StackWallet is a multi-coin wallet that puts privacy first. It supports a wide range of UTXO chains with privacy features and stands out with its beautiful design and its commitment to privacy, ensuring no data is shared with third parties and following best practices to keep your information secure.

StackWallet is the only mobile wallet supporting the Cashfusion privacy protocol on eCash, and it also supports 0-conf deposits. This makes it a user-friendly, lightweight mobile wallet perfect for storing your XEC and other coins like Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, Monero, and more.

If you prioritize privacy and want a secure, elegant mobile wallet that supports CashFusion and 0-confirmation deposits, StackWallet is the clear choice.

Open-source, Mobile, Desktop, Multicoin, Privacy, CashFusion, 0-conf, Windows, MacOS, Linux, Andriod, iOS

Other Third-Party Wallets

Many other third-party multi-coin wallets support eCash, excelling in handling a wide array of networks and tokens. These wallets are great for storing various coins all in one app, making it easy to manage a diversified portfolio.

For eCash users, though, these wallets have some minor limitations. They do not support eTokens and NFTs, so their use is limited to sending/receiving native XEC coins only. Sending eTokens to these wallets could result in them being burned and lost forever.

Additionally, these wallets generally credit deposits only after at least one confirmation, which can take up to 10 minutes or more, unlike the instant transactions supported by the featured wallets that are more compatible with eCash.

These multi-coin wallets are recommended for those who do not use eCash and its various features regularly and prefer to store their XEC along with other cryptocurrencies without the hassle of managing multiple apps. They function similarly and differ mostly in appearance, so the choice is up to you.

These wallets include: CoinEx, Arctic, Unstoppable Wallet, Guarda

Mobile, Desktop, Multicoin, Andriod, iOS

Offline eCash Paper Wallet Generator

As an honorable mention, we want to link to the eCash paper wallet generator, created by one of the Cashtab developers. If you don’t want to download any app or even be online while generating a valid eCash (XEC) address to store your funds in, you can use this paper wallet generator (https://ethanmackie.github.io/eCashPaperWallet/). Be sure to keep the generated paper wallet safe, private, and secure.

Desktop, Offline Wallet Generation

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