If you’re using a signing device (hardware wallet) you already have two things: the signing device itself, and some other software wallet. It is not a big lift to upgrade to 2-of-2 multisig where one is the device and the other is your software wallet. But this simple set up protects you from any single vendor bug. #Bitcoin

In society, ownership is what the law allows. The State licenses you to take limited actions. Freedom means taking control and responsibility. People don’t want freedom. They want license. View quoted note →

A hardware wallet has ONE JOB: to protect your seed material from leaks during use. A lot of people were using their devices for more than that, to their detriment. #Bitcoin

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Possession may be 9/10 of the law. But it’s 10/10 of the #Bitcoin View quoted note →

Listen, if you’re leaving ColdCard due to this issue and switching to Bitkey, just know that you haven’t changed your risk posture towards this class of issue. You’re still trusting someone else with your seed generation. #Bitcoin

PSA: I’m available for podcast appearances if anyone needs someone to explain of the problem, describe mitigations, or discuss entropy generation approaches. 🙏 #Bitcoin