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March 05, 2016, 11:06:13 PM |
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I'm interested in finally getting myself some nice physical wallet, but I did not do much of a research and basically know only about 2 wallets that might suit my needs - trezor & ledger (nano/hw1)
what experience do you have with those? I personally would prefer ledger but I want to hear some pros and cons from someone who had any of those...
Thanks!
Recently i have learned that i can run the safe environment OS from ledger and put on my own USB instead of buying directly from Ledger for 5.50€, this will save you money including extra shipping fee. I like ledger because of low budget but if i had more money i would try trezor. |
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FinalFantasy
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March 05, 2016, 11:10:08 PM |
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I have the block chain app. I find it very convenient and extremely useful on the go.
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March 05, 2016, 11:10:54 PM |
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The most well known hardware wallet is the trezor, but I like the ledger wallet because it is cheaper and does the same things.
Ledger is cheaper but does not have all the features of Trezor. You do get what you pay for. I have a nice desktop collection of hardware wallets but do not even use my Ledger anymore. Nowadays it is either the Trezor or the BitLox. For someone on a budget who cannot afford a Trezor but can manage $20 a Ledger HW.1 would be a decent choice. Just plan to use it with your laptop with the Ledger app on your phone to confirm transactions. Using the current gen of Ledger products directly on Android is a pain because of the security card. |
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March 05, 2016, 11:11:50 PM |
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How about those physical Bitcoin coins ? Anyone use that or are they just a collectible.
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ShrykeZ
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March 05, 2016, 11:13:59 PM |
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Trezor is one of the best, but pretty expensive compared to similar alternatives.
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Raimonn
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March 05, 2016, 11:38:45 PM |
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How about those physical Bitcoin coins ? Anyone use that or are they just a collectible.
Bitcoin "physical coins" are wallets, they have a public key and a private key (secured under an hologram sticker), you can use them to store your bitcoins, but are mostly for collectionist because if you want to redeem your bitcoins you will need to peel the hologram and the coin will loose the collectionist value. I used before low btc value "physical coins" to make gifts to friends that have interest about bitcoins. |
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MTBTT
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March 06, 2016, 12:36:48 AM |
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Well paper wallet is best for me, it is safer to use but there are many of them
agree paper wallet can be taken anywhere very flexible. if you want to use bitcoin. you can redeem it up quickly. very easy |
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avw1982
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March 06, 2016, 03:52:29 AM |
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Only Bitcoin Trezor  !!! I have experience about Trezor, Its simply good and same specification like ledger. |
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n0ne
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March 06, 2016, 04:19:50 AM |
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Paper wallet seems to be the best for physical coin, but trezor wallet can be considered for software compatibility.
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justspare
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March 06, 2016, 08:00:19 AM |
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My friend has a ledger wallet and he says that it is really good. I would definitely recommend it for anyone that doesn't want to spend too much money on a hardware wallet.
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March 06, 2016, 12:17:58 PM |
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I just reviewed some physical bitcoin wallets and found that trezer is the most secured and trusted physical bitcoin wallet, but it is pretty expensive campare to others.. If i were in your place then I will definitely go with trazer no metter it is little bit expenseive to others.
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steveds
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March 06, 2016, 01:26:56 PM |
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Trezor is by far the most popular and reputed one but IMO wasting money on these physical wallets wouldn't be of any use but just to show off and if I am storing huge amounts then i would just go with a clean hard drive or USB wallet.
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rinhunter
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March 06, 2016, 03:00:47 PM |
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I think Trezor is best for now.
But if you ask a security issue, both have a good security.
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BombayChicken
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April 26, 2016, 02:42:17 PM |
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Why using a hardware wallet there are always some stupid hackers who wants to steal your
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i would recommended you to take a physical wallet such easier and more save!
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Arrakeen
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April 26, 2016, 03:15:12 PM |
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Not sure why, but a physical electronic wallet like trezor just doesn't sit right with me. Would rather stick with a good old paper wallet.
Currently using a paper wallet for cold storage & the mycelium android app for transactions (QR codes make it so easy)
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ShrykeZ
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April 26, 2016, 03:48:47 PM |
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Personally prefer paper wallets over the hardware type although I have only ever heard good things about Trezor, yet comes at a premium.
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garmerys
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April 26, 2016, 03:51:00 PM |
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i think XApo  |
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Bought
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April 26, 2016, 04:41:29 PM |
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Trezor is the best and most secure in my opinion but its hard to beat a paper wallet since the cost is next to nothing vs more money that could be used to buy more bitcoin. A hardware wallet i suppose is slightly more convenient for spending as well since you dont need to empty the whole thing anytime you want some btc.
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bitbitch
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April 26, 2016, 04:50:18 PM |
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the KK has a rotating cypher. nice. the price has improved. now $99.
to expand the discussion, which coins are supported on hardware wallets?
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April 26, 2016, 05:12:25 PM |
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definitively : TREZOR wallet.  |
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