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R/Bitcoin Is Ledger safe still?
282 sats \ 14 comments \ @User21000000 20 Feb AskSN
Is Ledger safe still?
Clearly my data got leaked because I keep getting spam trying to get my bitcoin, associated with some Ledger leak. Is my BTC safe in my hardware wallet, given I keep my keys to myself, or should I transfer it elsewhere? If so, what is a safer option?
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21 sats \ 4 replies \ @DarthCoin 20 Feb
what is a safer option?
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0 sats \ 2 replies \ @User21000000 OP 20 Feb
better then being on exchanges. Where would you suggest they move it too?
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21 sats \ 0 replies \ @zapsammy 21 Feb
#877659
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @DarthCoin 21 Feb
https://darth-coin.github.io/beginner/be-your-own-bank-en.html
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Jon_Hodl 20 Feb
💯
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100 sats \ 0 replies \ @realBitcoinDog 20 Feb
No
The Bitcoin is safe as long as u never upgrade the firmware. But that alone makes it unsafe
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @alt 21 Feb
People often disregard Trezor because they aren't 100% Bitcoin-only, but they are a good option.
They have a long history in bitcoin (pretty sure they created the BIP39 standard), they are more affordable than ColdCard, and they seem much more privacy-focused than ledger.
You can also get their latest devices with Bitcoin-only firmware if you wish.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @itsrealfake 21 Feb
Is my BTC safe in my hardware wallet
it isn't in your wallet. there are no bitcoins.
your wallet is a signing device
the seed words are used to generate a big number which is used to derive the the addresses paired with private keys.
your UTXO collection is the list of transactions addressed to you. the sum of amounts of those UTXOs is your sat balance.
the UTXO record is derived from the blockchain. That's where your TX data is stored.
get a new hardware wallet if you want, but all you need is the words.
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0 sats \ 2 replies \ @Jon_Hodl 20 Feb
Ledger was never safe.
It’s always been a garbage honeypot 🍯
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21 sats \ 1 reply \ @User21000000 OP 20 Feb
What device would you recommend
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2 sats \ 0 replies \ @Jon_Hodl 20 Feb
If you just want to buy a HWW, I would suggest ColdCard Q.
If you are more hands-on and want to build your own, I strongly suggest looking into SeedSigner.
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0 sats \ 2 replies \ @grayruby 20 Feb
I still have a ledger but I transferred most of the Bitcoin out.
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20 sats \ 1 reply \ @User21000000 OP 20 Feb
Recommendations?
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby 21 Feb
Bitcoin only device maker. I like the coldcard made by coinkite but if you want to go a bit cheaper you can get a blockstream jade.
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