Akron wallet

If you just want to try owning a handle, you don't need a wallet - head to the faucet to claim one for free.

Akron is a desktop Bitcoin wallet for acquiring top-level names through the Spaces auction process. It handles syncing and verification for you - no Bitcoin full node required.

Download

Download Akron from akron.io. Available for macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Getting started

  1. Create a wallet - Akron will generate a new wallet for you and display your recovery phrase. Write it down and store it safely.
  2. Fund your wallet - Send some BTC to your wallet address.
  3. Open an auction - Search for a space name and place a bid.
  4. Register - Once you win the auction, register the space to claim it.
  5. Publish records - Add payment addresses, identities, and metadata to your handle and publish them to the certrelay network.