First things first, the best way to protect anything is to avoid even attracting any attention. Seriously, I don't understand why people bring their well-known hardware wallets and seed plates to the airports, where cameras are EVERYWHERE, or even wear big logo BTC t-shirts...
The best way to protect yourself is to blend in with the crowd, and ideally, everything you carry doesn't even show a sign of Bitcoin; let's be real: Bitcoin is money, so why would you show off your money in public?
I have always said this. Blend in!! I think some people get carried away when they see prominent bitcoiners wearing and flashing around BTC merch and they think "ooh that looks cool, I'll get/wear that". It's important to remember that many of those people promote and educate in the BTC space and they make a living from it, so it's in their interest. I don't, so I'm not interested in telling the whole world what I may or may not have.
Also check out EasyWallet. I haven't tried it yet, but seems like a fantastic idea.
Basically, for a temporary border crossing situation where you don't want to have any evidence of a seed phrase, you set up a seed phrase with the 1 word from the BIP39 seed word list, repeated 12 times. For instance, "action action action action action action action action action action action action"
Then, using dice, you create another 7 word phrase. That will be the pass phrase. That's what you memorize - only 7 words, most people can memorize that easily.
Have you ever used a decoy cash wallet? That was a travel tip I picked up from either Jim Rogers or Doug Casey. Basically, have a wallet with expired credit cards and high denomination, but low value, foreign currency. That way, if you get robbed, you have something to hand over that won't actually lose you anything.
that's a good one too! but I don't keep much money on the bank cards. 👀✌🏽 there was one time when someone riding a motorbike tried to rob me in Cambodia while I was walking, but he failed, crazy time!
I actually know some nomads who are saying that they travel all around the world, and what they really did was spend 3-10 days in a country, only scratching the surface.
Great suggestions! Great post!
For Bitcoiners, this article will forever hold value. Who doesn't travel?
Those technical things, people do but then they just wear a Bitcoin apparel and tell the world they have bitcoin. The biggest is here to hold the low key, definitely.
Never rely just on your memory. Especially when you have a "generational amount" of sats.
One way I learned is to use an air-gapped environment to generate a small (say 8 MB) encrypted volume using VeraCrypt with a very strong but easy to remember password and store your seed in plain text there.
According to the attached chart such volume is really hard to get into and you can easily copy it over various pendrives or even store in the cloud (given it's secure and 2FA'd with a Yubi-Key), e.g. with a changed extension to mask it as an image or an archive.
Teşekkürler! That's great advice, it's probably more flowery and green during spring time, and Sept is definitely my preferred month to enjoy in the Mediterranean breezes and colorful sunrises/sunsets.
Since I work online, the laptop is a way of production for me, so I developed a habit of wiping it from time to time to make sure I'm backing up EVERYTHING as mentioned here; Also, whenever before long trips, I always double-check my backups then left it somewhere safe, and I carry an extra encrypted drive with everything I need for daily functions.
If carrying a laptop feels burdensome, maybe you can use a tablet which is a little simpler and more effective. Thank you for writing above to protect privacy.
Great stuff bookmarked! I love the options and the adoption this promotes. Always great to use VFV podcasts when traveling too as you learn about the area.
another way to securely transport your Bitcoin across borders is to store them in a hardware wallet. Hardware wallets are physical devices that store your cryptocurrency keys offline, making them less vulnerable to hacking or theft.
Nice write-up. Don't forget to make fun of them, sticking a B sign on their useless rules :)
https://m.stacker.news/44170
There are 100s of Bitcoiners bypassing these rules everyday. I wonder, everyone would give an eery smile to the board.
haha, or maybe turned into a harder stacking mode:)
The thrill when you walk around with your own money but only you can see/ access it. 🐈
this... this is amazing
That's... Perfect.
This:
I have always said this. Blend in!! I think some people get carried away when they see prominent bitcoiners wearing and flashing around BTC merch and they think "ooh that looks cool, I'll get/wear that". It's important to remember that many of those people promote and educate in the BTC space and they make a living from it, so it's in their interest. I don't, so I'm not interested in telling the whole world what I may or may not have.
Be a normie and "blend in" while being a fly on the wall aware of what's going on, and always being prepared.✌🏽👀
Do not use memory for long term. Only to cross, and always have more backups somewhere.
Alternative cool way to memorize: https://www.borderwallets.com/
Also check out EasyWallet. I haven't tried it yet, but seems like a fantastic idea.
Basically, for a temporary border crossing situation where you don't want to have any evidence of a seed phrase, you set up a seed phrase with the 1 word from the BIP39 seed word list, repeated 12 times. For instance, "action action action action action action action action action action action action"
Then, using dice, you create another 7 word phrase. That will be the pass phrase. That's what you memorize - only 7 words, most people can memorize that easily.
For details and instructions check out this article: Introducing easywallet: a simple and secure brainwallet
checking 🔍 and this one is interesting.
https://m.stacker.news/44197
You've done it again. Nice and extensive as usual!
did you learn other hacks during your trip? #426711
No, it turned out I was overly paranoid (as usual). But better to be prepared than compromising your sats.
Good practical advice. I'll study it carefully before making my big, life altering move. When I get the nerve.
thanks! they are useful even for random travels:) ✌🏽
and not going to ask where you are moving to:p
Check out https://www.borderwallets.com/
@jinformatique recommended this wallet here too #569992
Great read and advice also, thank you!
Great post. Very comprehensive.
Sharing out of first hand experience:)
The best way.
zapped ... now I'm going to read it 🤓
That's the same order I did
And you ZAP more after reading ? 🤠
Yep, since it was as good as expected.
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Those are good.
Have you ever used a decoy cash wallet? That was a travel tip I picked up from either Jim Rogers or Doug Casey. Basically, have a wallet with expired credit cards and high denomination, but low value, foreign currency. That way, if you get robbed, you have something to hand over that won't actually lose you anything.
that's a good one too! but I don't keep much money on the bank cards. 👀✌🏽 there was one time when someone riding a motorbike tried to rob me in Cambodia while I was walking, but he failed, crazy time!
So, your real wallet is also a decoy wallet? That's next level travel security!
https://imgprxy.stacker.news/iMYJ6P26q9LTs0lnxJ7b5IKY-etFLLeopDN2OLX4vfY/rs:fit:2560:1440/aHR0cHM6Ly9tLnN0YWNrZXIubmV3cy80NDE2Ng
bitcoin and life hacks are my favorite subjects. waiting...
I love learning and figuring out hacks, doing things the unconventional ways.
Nice post. Very well and descriptively written. Definitely very helpful for others. Bookmarked
thanks:)
Superb! Great Article! Subscribed you. In how many countries have you travelled till now?
I didn't really count:) Quality> or quantity.
I actually know some nomads who are saying that they travel all around the world, and what they really did was spend 3-10 days in a country, only scratching the surface.
Thanks! I aim to be a Nomad so this is gonna be much help.
Bookmarked.
🥁🫡
#133791
This post reminds me of the sovereign individual bounty
and a really good read! thanks for sharing.
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Great write-up, thanks!
Don’t you think trying to orange-pill Airbnb hosts is contradictory to the rule #1 of staying low-key?
Yes
No orange pilling strangers
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Great suggestions! Great post! For Bitcoiners, this article will forever hold value. Who doesn't travel?
Those technical things, people do but then they just wear a Bitcoin apparel and tell the world they have bitcoin. The biggest is here to hold the low key, definitely.
Thanks! one of my goals is to create something long-lasting:)
Never rely just on your memory. Especially when you have a "generational amount" of sats.
One way I learned is to use an air-gapped environment to generate a small (say 8 MB) encrypted volume using VeraCrypt with a very strong but easy to remember password and store your seed in plain text there.
According to the attached chart such volume is really hard to get into and you can easily copy it over various pendrives or even store in the cloud (given it's secure and 2FA'd with a Yubi-Key), e.g. with a changed extension to mask it as an image or an archive.
https://m.stacker.news/44421
Thank you for all the tips! Bookmarked for future reference!
A great solution for offline maps is also organicmaps.app, did you try it already? How'd compare with Mapsme?
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ahaha, a little bit stuck atm planning the next. Turkey is in the radar too 👀
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Teşekkürler! That's great advice, it's probably more flowery and green during spring time, and Sept is definitely my preferred month to enjoy in the Mediterranean breezes and colorful sunrises/sunsets.
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Amazing post
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If carrying a laptop feels burdensome, maybe you can use a tablet which is a little simpler and more effective. Thank you for writing above to protect privacy.
not really burdensome:) and I don't think I can actually work in a tablet 😂
In principle, we use different devices, but privacy must be protected and maintained.
Incredibly useful thanks so much. I love the poem idea. 🙏🙏
great info as always
Great stuff bookmarked! I love the options and the adoption this promotes. Always great to use VFV podcasts when traveling too as you learn about the area.
another way to securely transport your Bitcoin across borders is to store them in a hardware wallet. Hardware wallets are physical devices that store your cryptocurrency keys offline, making them less vulnerable to hacking or theft.
Bro, whoever you're, thanks mann. I find this piece very helpful. Thanks for sharing.
What the heck what are are saying is that true what I am seeing
ok i will use this trick
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