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Laser laser@primal.net 9 months ago
Sparrow is the GOAT, but I honestly don't recommend using a desktop/laptop machine for interfacing with your #Bitcoin keys unless (A) it's a dedicated device and (B) you know how to reasonably secure it. For most, a dedicated #GrapheneOS device is a safer way to go. Would love to see Sparrow come to Android. It's written in Java (I think), so should be possible with enough work. View quoted note →
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Deleted Account 9 months ago
Everything is verifiable on the hardware device and it can easily be air gapped. What are the security risks you’re referring to?
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Laser laser@primal.net 9 months ago
Linux is a gaping sieve, and the other desktop OSes aren't much better. Attacks on the interfacing software is what I would be worried about.
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jon doe 9 months ago
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Sparrow is the GOAT, but I honestly don't recommend using a desktop/laptop machine for interfacing with your #Bitcoin keys unless (A) it's a dedicated device and (B) you know how to reasonably secure it. For most, a dedicated #GrapheneOS device is a safer way to go. Would love to see Sparrow come to Android. It's written in Java (I think), so should be possible with enough work. View quoted note →
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Deleted Account 9 months ago
You should never trust the interfacing software, regardless of the setup. Always “decoderawtransaction” and verify before broadcasting a tx is the only way to be 100% sure of what you signed. This applies for cold wallet setup of course, “spending” wallets can be much more yolo.
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Ape Mithrandir apemithrandir@apemithrandir.com 9 months ago
Craig has no interest in making a mobile app. He's been asked this a lot and always says he will build the desktop app and let someone else build the mobile app. Ashigaru + Sentinel are good on mobile for single SIG or watch-only. Blue Wallet is pretty good too.
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