What is Mustard Wallet?
Mustard Wallet is an open-source, non-custodial privacy wallet for **Litecoin (LTC)**. It is a fork of the famous Wasabi Wallet (for Bitcoin) and implements the same **Chaumian CoinJoin** technology.
Why use it?
Litecoin is a public ledger. If you send LTC directly from an exchange to a market, you are traceable. Mustard Wallet allows you to "mix" your coins with other users trustlessly, breaking the transaction history link.
Setup Guide
1 Step 1: Download & Install
Mustard Wallet is available for all major desktop operating systems.
Official Source
Always download from mustardwallet.com.
Requirements
Available for Windows (`.msi`), macOS (`.dmg`), and Linux (`.deb`/`.tar.gz`). No mobile version exists.
2 Step 2: Generate Wallet & Security
Launch Mustard and click "Generate Wallet".
THE PASSWORD IS CRITICAL
Mustard Wallet uses your password as a "13th seed word" to encrypt your private keys. If you lose this password, your funds are unrecoverable, even with the seed phrase.
- Create Password: Use a strong password you will not forget.
- Backup Words: Write down the 12 Recovery Words. Store them physically offline.
- Test Backup: It is good practice to delete the wallet file and try to restore it immediately with your words and password to ensure you have them correct before depositing funds.
3 Step 3: Receiving & Coin Control
Mustard uses Bech32 addresses (starting with `ltc1...`) for lower fees and SegWit compatibility.
- Click the Receive tab.
- Labeling: You MUST label every address (e.g., "From Coinbase"). This allows you to manage coins separately ("Coin Control") so you don't accidentally mix private coins with KYC coins.
- Click "Generate Receive Address" and send your LTC there.
4 Step 4: Running a CoinJoin
This is the main feature of Mustard. It combines your inputs with others to obfuscate ownership.
- Go to the CoinJoin tab.
- Select the coins you want to mix (check the boxes next to them).
- You will see a "Target Anonymity Set" slider. Higher = More private, but takes longer and costs more fees. (Default is usually fine).
- Enter your password to sign the request.
- Click "Enqueue Selected Coins".
- Wait: The wallet must remain open. Mustard will automatically participate in rounds until your anonymity target is reached.
Where to Spend Private LTC
Once your Litecoin has a high anonymity score (Green Shield icon), it is safe to spend on these markets.
Additional Resources
Official links and documentation:
Conclusion
You have successfully set up Mustard Wallet. By using CoinJoin, you are adding a vital layer of fungibility to your Litecoin, protecting yourself from chain surveillance. Remember to keep your password and seed phrase secure at all times.
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