20 sats \ 0 replies \ @orthwyrm 12 Jul 2023 \ on: How do you protect your bitcoin? bitcoin
I am currently using the following scheme for single-sig + passphrase:
location #1: Seed backup
location #2: Seed backup
location #3: Passphrase backup
memorised: Passphrase
In this scheme one back-up can be lost and funds still retrievable, so it's like a quasi 3-of-4.
I am considering an upgrade to a 2-of-3 multisig:
location #1: Seed #1 + xPub quorum
location #2: Seed #2 + xPub quorum
location #3: Seed #3 + xPub quorum
digital: Various xPub backups
The main advantages of 2-of-3 in my case would be that it's more resilaint against evil maid attacks (as multiple devices need to be compromised), and I'd be unable to forfeit the keys while under duress (as nothing is memorised).
The main disadvantages of 2-of-3 in my case are complexity and potentially privacy (as the xPub quorum reveals one's balance).
I go back and forth on the decision to upgrade. I think SS+P is fine for now, but at some point we may be living in a more adverserial environment where KYC data is leaked and BTC is worth x10 today's price. I would certainly appreciate the extra security in such a scenario.