Hi!
I would like to buy a hardware wallet in some time, but I do not want to spend a lot of money on popular solutions. Do you know any cheap hardware wallets that might interest me? Yes I know I can create a free paper wallet for long term hodling :)
100 sats \ 8 replies \ @faradayfedora 29 Aug 2023
Seed phrase stamped into metal and a usb stick with tails.
If you haven't already look up DarthCoin's articles, I don't agree with some of his view but hit technical theory on how to handle you BTC is top notch.
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0 sats \ 7 replies \ @momboteq OP 29 Aug 2023
I just read some and actually the theory is great. Of course, I also do not agree with some of his views but he creates great content. I would like something other than a seed stored on a USB because I would like to access my wallet sometimes and such an imported seed is "burned".
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0 sats \ 6 replies \ @faradayfedora 29 Aug 2023
No I'm not saying save the seed on the usb. Just use that tails usb to access that wallet and use the seed phrase and you only really need to do that when you are taking funds off that wallet. And if you are a good little Hodler you shouldn't be doing that.
When you setup that wallet you can copy a few addresses down by hand or snap a photo of a QR code and all you need to do to send funds to that wallet is use those addresses, no need to open it up
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10 sats \ 5 replies \ @momboteq OP 29 Aug 2023
okay you meant using electrum in tails + save seed on paper or metal
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21 sats \ 4 replies \ @faradayfedora 29 Aug 2023
You got it. Please don't just write the seed on paper. Treat it like a backup, 2 is 1 and 1 is none. Multiple copies in multiple locations (secure of course) across multiple mediums.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @faradayfedora 29 Aug 2023
And that just my cold storage.
My hot wallet it only has spending stats that if it was lost its not the end of the world.
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0 sats \ 2 replies \ @momboteq OP 29 Aug 2023
metal seed toolkit is expensive
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @faradayfedora 29 Aug 2023
Look up alphabet metal stamps on amazon and then go get some washers form the hardware store.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @momboteq OP 29 Aug 2023
Okay meaning something like this. There are other types such as seed punching or arranging from letters in such forms
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22 sats \ 11 replies \ @mallardshead 29 Aug 2023
Blockstream Jade ($65), especially if you use Blockstream Green, which I believe is the wallet with the best UI/UX in all of bitcoin at the moment.
Try to find something with open-source software, and that is bitcoin only.
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0 sats \ 10 replies \ @momboteq OP 29 Aug 2023
from EU distribution costs €80 which is quite expensive
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0 sats \ 9 replies \ @mallardshead 29 Aug 2023
Your price range?
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100 sats \ 8 replies \ @momboteq OP 29 Aug 2023
About $50, I can also build it because I own rpi 3b and I have seen for example seedsigner
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0 sats \ 7 replies \ @mallardshead 29 Aug 2023
Seedsigner is great. Build your own device. I am unaware of anything under $65 or so that is reputable. There was an issue in Brazil, I can't find the link to the story, where a scam company sold hardware devices for $20 that were malware infested and robbed everyone. Also as I'm sure you know, don't buy a hardware device from a 3rd party.
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25 sats \ 6 replies \ @momboteq OP 29 Aug 2023
Currently I saw that ledger has a promotion (-30%) on 3 color variants of Ledger Nano S. With taxes in EU it comes out to about $60.5.
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0 sats \ 5 replies \ @mallardshead 29 Aug 2023
It's not open source or bitcoin only, but you could do worse.
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25 sats \ 4 replies \ @momboteq OP 29 Aug 2023
Ledger is a fairly popular and proven hardware wallet. Of course, there was an affair some time ago with the Ledger Nano X and the extraction of keys from the device🤣
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20 sats \ 0 replies \ @senf 29 Aug 2023
How much is the security of your personal wealth worth to you?
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10 sats \ 0 replies \ @drfred 29 Aug 2023
seedsigner is good
if you get the parts for cheap. if not, it can cost 80 usd or more
i like the maix amigo which is a programming board like the raspberry pi
but it has a touch screen in a perfect format.
it has no wifi and no bluetooth which is perfect.
maix amigo is easy to use with krux opensource wallet which can be installed offine
i bought it from aliexpress for 48 usd
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10 sats \ 1 reply \ @BITC0IN 29 Aug 2023
i'd go for the seedsigner
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1 sat \ 0 replies \ @momboteq OP 29 Aug 2023
I own rpi3b so I can build and the rest of the parts are not expensive. The problem because rpi 3 is too big and rpi 0 is better for that but it is quite expensive. The most important thing is that it works rather than looks😅
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10 sats \ 0 replies \ @btcthinker 29 Aug 2023
Air-gapped operation is a good option for older mobile phones that are not connected to the Internet. It's just that there is currently no clean operating system (Networking must be removed) that can be easily installed on various mobile phones.
You can diy seedsigner.
https://github.com/SeedSigner/seedsigner
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10 sats \ 0 replies \ @Bitcoiner1 29 Aug 2023
Jade is a good option in my opinion. If you are in the US is way cheaper than in Europe.
Also my second best option is to use a pendrive with Tails and Electrum.
I think the value of your bitcoin portfolio has to be bigger than your monthly salary before investing on a hardware wallet.
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121 sats \ 0 replies \ @m00ninite 29 Aug 2023
I really like tapsigner + nunchuk wallet. Super easy multisig, one key is stored on your phone, and one is stored on the NFC card.
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20 sats \ 1 reply \ @AyCaramba 29 Aug 2023
A cheap option is buy an esp32 board (with a case) and flash the firmware of Blockstream Jade (bitcoin only).
This is a technical and experimental DIY, but if you not willing to spend for an original Jade, this might be the option
How to:
Hardware:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33048962331.html?browser_id=b1e68eb20db74f9ea1306161559e3c16&aff_trace_key=fbdb2763c23b4760b9c4a4903159fddd-1692199879194-06211-_DduLyh3&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=ntphddmcabuqlgka18a42af49001da1e6b521f802c&gclid=&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21EUR%2121.79%2117.06%21%21%2123.06%21%21%40211bd8be16933358983714290d077b%2112000031555127810%21sea%21DE%210%21A&algo_pvid=85f48247-6667-4b5b-b3c8-a496ff0f3ab5
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @momboteq OP 29 Aug 2023
thanks :)
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