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1  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Technical Support / Storing Bitcoin - Please corect me if I'm wrong on: January 28, 2018, 09:15:39 AM
Hey,

From what I read, for small amounts desktop wallets like Electrum (I currently have Exodus - any thoughts?) are alright.
Let's say I have an amount of BTC that I don't feel comfortable holding on an exchange.  I will leave a bit on Exodus (then I will look for a desktop that supports SegWit) but for long-term storage, I have those options:

1. Best option: Hardware Wallet - send a small amount, wipe clean, check if recovery works and then send the rest.
2. Paper wallet: Use https://segwitaddress.org/ on a Linux booted from live CD or USB stick (offline) and write down or print (preferably on a dumb printer with no memory/internet connection). Then store somewhere safe.
3. Bitcoin Core Client on a dedicated computer used only for storing Crypto (with TOR for privacy?).

So my plan is to generate SegWit address using segwitaddress.org (offline, using Linux installed on USB stick) and send money there. I have some questions:
- Can I send Bitcoins there multiple times without compromising security (I understand that privacy will be compromised anyway??)?
- When I send from paper wallet I should use Sweep option to send all funds at once. Preferably to HD wallet that has been checked for recovery prior. Am I correct?
- Any other tips or guides you can send me to so I can confirm that this is a good way of protecting my BTC?

I appreciate all feedback.

regards,
Atalol
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