Linux Bitcoin security, Debian vs Arch.

[ColonelCrypto]

When I first discovered Bitcoin I ran the Qt client on Mint.

Now I am playing around with Arch and Debian. I want to run a full node again (Armory) to contribute to the network, I also want have my hot wallets as secure as reasonably possible.

From what I understand Debian is very stable but stagnant in its updates, does this not make it more vulnerable to emerging security threats?

Arch is bleeding edge, but requires a competent user to manage the system as updates become available. In terms of security is this a benefit or a liability?

Right now I'm thinking of either going all Arch, or doing most of my computing on an Arch partition running a small hot wallet for day-to-day purchases. Then running a Debian partition focused on highest security with my larger hot wallet which I will use to fill my smaller wallet.

The idea would be that my Arch partition would act as the "canary" partition.

Of course I will be hodling most of my coins in paper wallets, I just want to know which would be better at protecting my Bitcoins. Arch or Debian? Any advice welcome.

[ViewSonic]

Debian is insignificantly stagnant in its updates. It doesn't make it more vulnerable to emerging security threats.

[bitsmichel]

for security, avoid any browser plugins and port-scan yourself using nmap or a tool like this.

[titan86]

for security, avoid any browser plugins and port-scan yourself using nmap or a tool like this.

What browser plugins should be avoided for example?