I always though there isn't much value in selling hardware, but in the case of a cold wallet, I went with coinkite because I trust their hardware more than the competition. He might be serious about this and I would think they would keep an edge for this reason.

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NVK v SeedSigner - Valid Concerns or Arrogants Attacks

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NVK also said he wants OP_VAULT so that he won't need to sell hardware devices, which I find hard to believe. Like in all of Bitcoin, there are a lot of shills trying to fill their bags, so don't read too much into opinions unless they're backed by hard facts.