Oddbean new post about login | logout GM! I’m leveling up my #bitcoin game and got myself my first hardware wallet. What’s some pitfalls and cautions to consider? I know this community are the right people to ask. I bought it directly from the manufacturer which seems to be rule nr. 1 for hardware wallets. #bitcoin #coffeechain #plebchain #ledger https://video.nostr.build/ce9808c9f74df1b1c7dfd95826dd38cac103c5096c977f51001231dc29610b73.mp4
Choose a Bitcoin only, open source!
You say that I have failed already? Where do I find bitcoin only, open source wallets?
brah if youre moving coins off an exchange that's a win learning to be more sovereign is an ongoing process and takes time ✌
I’m expecting to make mistakes. That’s a part of this learning process. I don’t have my satoshis on an exchange, but in a hot self custody wallet. It’s Time for me to move some of it to cold storage. Thanks for cheering me on. I’m exploring the unknown. 🌲
go you 💪 💪
My first piece of advice would have been to avoid Ledger.
Thanks! Last time I asked I was recommended a Ledger. I expected to not to “get it right” the first time as there is a learning curve to everything Bitcoin. What’s the main reason you don’t recommend Ledger?
I also started with a Ledger and still use it However, a hardware wallet with open-source code is ideal for storing large amounts something to look into
Thank you! I’ll keep that in mind as my stack grows. I really appreciate all of your support. With a community like this, bitcoin can’t fail.
Hey so you got any tips? Just ordered one
Not yet! I started to look into setting it up, but was interrupted by the kids and never got back to it. Only thing I know is that you need to buy it directly from the manufacturer to minimize the chance of getting a device that’s been tampered with