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 You probably don't need a hardware wallet
Some counter-arguments against the overly present HW wallets in bitcoin.
https://allesvoorbitcoin.substack.com/p/you-probably-dont-need-a-hardware

Hardware wallets have long been the go-to method for secure Bitcoin storage, with the Trezor leading the way since its introduction in 2014-15.

However, this article raises a valid concern about software and firmware updates that may not be compatible with older hardware.

If these updates are only reliable for a few years at most, it calls into question the longevity of such wallets as a store of value for Bitcoin holders.