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Andreas Schildbach edited this page Jan 6, 2020
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The Bitcoin Wallet app requests only a bare minimum of permissions:
- Camera allows for scanning QR codes. Immediately after parsing the QR code, the image is deleted from memory. It's okay to not grant this permission. You can still use the app but cannot use scan-to-pay.
- NFC allows for touching other devices and terminals via near-field communication. If you've got NFC disabled, you can still use the app but cannot use tap-to-pay.
- Full network access enables the app to connect to the Bitcoin network and fetch auxillary data like exchange rates. This is required by the app; you cannot use it without.
Bitcoin is decentralized. There is no server that would get in touch with any of your private data. Rather, your private data – especially the private keys protecting your Bitcoins – is held on your device only.