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Author Topic: BIP39 Passphrase (the 25th word): A security layer or a self-lockout trap?  (Read 251 times)
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January 11, 2026, 07:36:09 PM
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You should try entering a seed phrase or a long and complex passphrase on a Blockstream Jade, which has left/right navigational buttons to navigate through the letters of the alphabet, numbers, and symbols. It's a lot of fun. Grin
I already find it annoying to type passphrases on my Trezor Model T, imagine typing lengthy passphrases on a device that only allows two-button navigation. To avoid taking so long and having to switch character types, perhaps it would be better to use passphrases like:
Code:
outfield rearview fiftieth outshine chatter drab

That's why I think hardware wallets with a QWERTY keyboard like Coldcard Q and  Passport Prime (when it's released) are necessary.

I would even go one step further and send a small test transaction to the restored wallet. After that, send it back out again to ensure that it's working properly. That gives me greater peace of mind.
Another approach would be to note the fingerprint #00000000 that each wallet has, it changes every time a new passphrase is typed, but of course it's necessary to test at least 4 times if the passphrase is accessing the same wallet.

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