Bob Wallet review
A focused Handshake wallet for name auctions, DNS management and HNS transactions.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Bob Wallet brings Handshake naming and HNS wallet tasks into a desktop application for individual users and developers who want local control of names and wallet keys. It supports Windows, macOS and Linux, with separate browser extensions. Its scope is specifically Handshake: users can browse, bid on and buy names, then manage them alongside HNS transactions in one tool.
The name lifecycle is a key strength. Bob Wallet covers auctions and bidding, purchases through an integrated marketplace, DNS records, transfers, renewals and revocations. Wallet functions handle sending, receiving and claiming HNS, while transaction-history search and name watchlists support ongoing management. For synchronization, it offers SPV mode and an optional full Handshake node. That combination makes it useful for users who need both naming workflows and wallet operations, rather than only a place to store HNS.
Bob Wallet is open source and free, with no paid plan tiers described. Its single-blockchain focus is also its main boundary: users managing names or assets across other networks will need a different or additional service. The project is aimed at solo and small-scale use, and support comes through community channels and documentation. Choose it if your work centers on Handshake names, DNS and HNS on desktop; look elsewhere if you need multi-chain support, mobile apps or a broader business-oriented platform.
Bob Wallet pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Handles Handshake auctions, bidding and marketplace purchases.
- Combines DNS records with transfers, renewals and revocations.
- Offers SPV mode or an optional full Handshake node.
- Where it doesn't
- Supports Handshake only, rather than multiple blockchains.
- Desktop and browser-extension focus may not suit mobile-first users.
- Support is through community channels and documentation.
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