{"categories":[{"label":"Python Modules","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/software-development-libraries-python-modules/17"}],"enrichment":{"capability":"Generates hierarchical deterministic (HD) wallets for 200+ cryptocurrencies, deriving cryptographic keys and addresses from a single seed using standard protocols like BIP32, BIP44, and others.","skillfed_tags":["cryptocurrency","key-derivation","wallet-generation"],"use_cases":["Generate Bitcoin or Ethereum wallets from a single mnemonic seed for multi-account wallet applications.","Derive hierarchical key hierarchies for custodial services managing wallets across multiple cryptocurrencies.","Build command-line tools for wallet creation and key export using the optional CLI interface.","Integrate deterministic key derivation into blockchain explorers or address monitoring systems.","Create backup and recovery workflows using BIP39 mnemonics and seed phrases."],"what_it_does":"hdwallet is a Python library for generating and managing hierarchical deterministic wallets across multiple cryptocurrencies. It implements standard HD protocols (BIP32, BIP44, BIP49, BIP84, BIP86, Cardano, Electrum, Monero) and supports various entropy and mnemonic schemes (BIP39, Algorand, Electrum-V1/V2). The library handles the full workflow from seed generation through key derivation to address creation, supporting compressed and uncompressed public keys, multiple address formats (P2PKH, P2WPKH, P2TR, etc.), and custom derivation paths.\n\nThe package is built on established cryptographic primitives\u2014ecdsa, pycryptodome, coincurve, ed25519-blake2b, pynacl\u2014and provides a high-level API for developers integrating multi-currency wallet functionality. It adheres to standard protocols for compatibility with other wallets and services, making it suitable for building wallet applications, key management systems, or blockchain integration tools that need deterministic key generation across diverse cryptocurrency networks.","worth_installing":"Yes, if you need deterministic wallet generation for multiple cryptocurrencies and can accept aging maintenance. The library is stable (Production/Stable classifier), has no known vulnerabilities, low install friction, and covers a broad range of protocols and cryptocurrencies. However, the 375-day gap since the last release suggests limited active development; verify that the specific cryptocurrencies and derivation paths you need are well-tested before relying on it for production use."},"id":"hdwallet","links":{"html":"https://skillfed.io/packages/hdwallet","md":"https://skillfed.io/packages/hdwallet.md","pypi":"https://pypi.org/project/hdwallet/"},"maintenance":{"status":"aging"},"meta":{"latest_release":"2025-08-04","license_spdx":null,"license_treatment":"permissive","name":"hdwallet","python_support":"supports_current","summary":"Python-based library implementing a Hierarchical Deterministic (HD) Wallet generator for 200+ cryptocurrencies."},"popularity":{"monthly_downloads":156061,"position":10794,"tier":"top_15000"},"security":{"n_vulnerabilities":0},"version":"3.6.1"}