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Dcrwallet

Dcrwallet is a Go-based, command-line daemon that manages Decred wallet functionality and exposes it to clients over RPC. It derives keys through hierarchical deterministic paths, connects to Decred through a trusted dcrd instance by default or through SPV mode, and provides JSON-RPC and gRPC interfaces.

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Understand the project

Practical overview

When it fits

Use Dcrwallet when a Decred workflow needs a command-line wallet service or an RPC-accessible wallet backend. Choose SPV for peer-based access without downloading full blocks, while accounting for the functions unavailable in that mode.

Who it is for

  • Decred users who want a command-line wallet daemon.
  • Developers integrating Decred wallet functions into applications through RPC.
  • Operators choosing between a trusted dcrd connection and peer-based SPV mode.

Documented uses

  • Create and run a Decred wallet daemon.
  • Provide wallet functionality to RPC clients.
  • Derive Decred public and private keys using hierarchical deterministic paths.
  • Choose a full-node or SPV connection mode for Decred network access.
Before you choose

Requirements & limits

The project is CLI-only and provides binaries for common operating systems and architectures. Its repository identifies the ISC license.

  • The default network connection uses a single trusted dcrd instance; SPV is an alternative.
  • SPV downloads headers and filters instead of full blocks but has documented feature limitations.
  • JSON-RPC aims to ease migration from Bitcoin Core wallet applications, but complete compatibility is not guaranteed.
  • The gRPC API is not stabilized and may change; it supports notifications for wallet changes.
  • Source builds require Go 1.24 or 1.25 according to the installation instructions.

Check current requirements in the official documentation. Source-based guidance does not mean OpenViST has run or independently tested this project.

Source-based practical guide

Create a wallet and start SPV mode

Create a Dcrwallet wallet and start the daemon using its documented SPV mode.

Before you start

  • Dcrwallet installed on Windows, Linux, or macOS.
  • A terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt.

Steps

  1. Run dcrwallet --create to create a wallet.

  2. Run dcrwallet --spv to start the wallet in SPV mode.

Expected outcome

Dcrwallet starts in SPV mode and connects to external full-node peers, downloading blockchain headers and filters rather than full blocks.

Guide limitations

  • SPV mode does not provide voting, ticket revocation before expiry, or exact live and missed ticket counts.
  • The project advises against SPV mode for heavily used wallets that require most blocks.
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6 October 2026
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Related options

Decrediton — The project identifies Decrediton as a GUI wallet option; Dcrwallet itself is CLI-only.