Trezor is overall "best" hardware wallet. Based on your previous thread, you would value the fact Trezor is made by one of oldest hardware wallet company. Although i would argue Trezor Safe 3 is enough for some people.
This is what I also think, but philipma1957
post let me think otherwise. Just because quantum ready is included in Trezor Safe 7, it is very possible some people will argue that it will be the best to be enough as we are moving to post quantum period, but it is too expensive.
Although "quantum-ready" sounds very modern, there is debate about how necessary it is for the current Bitcoin network right now. Until Lamport signatures or other post-quantum cryptography are mass-adopted in Bitcoin, having this feature in hardware wallets is a bit like future-proofing. It is worth considering how much extra cost this feature makes sense for the average user.
Another thing is the privacy. Buying hardware wallet makes me think I am not private enough about cryptocurrencies. Ordering it from a company is becoming something we do not know what can happen in the future. And also if a reseller is used, it will still be online here and no still privacy.
Ordering directly from a company's website leaves your name, phone number, and home address in their database (as we saw with the Ledger data leak). Even resellers leave a digital footprint. This information could allow anyone in the future to know that you have cryptocurrency, which is a major security risk.
I think setting up a wallet on an airgapped device will be the best. That is still the goal of those that want to get harware wallet.
I agree with you that using an air-gapped DIY wallet (like SeedSigner / Krux) is the most useful nowadays. Because we all want maximum privacy when storing crypto. There is also the option to buy the parts of the Airgapped wallet separately. The device never comes into contact with the internet; it works via QR code or microSD card. Also, there is no need to rely on any third-party company.
Trezor is overall "best" hardware wallet. Based on your previous thread, you would value the fact Trezor is made by one of oldest hardware wallet company. Although i would argue Trezor Safe 3 is enough for some people.
Yes, I consider the Trezor Safe 3 to be one of the best choices. Because the previous models of Trezor (like the Model One) did not have a dedicated Secure Element. But in the Safe 3 they used an EAL6+ certified chip, which provides additional protection against physical attacks.
The Trezor firmware is completely open-source, meaning anyone can audit its code. They have maintained this open-source legacy in the Safe 3 as well, which is why it is one of the most trusted wallets in the Bitcoin community. I only want to hold Bitcoin and can load the Bitcoin-only firmware on the Safe 3. This reduces the wallet’s codebase and attack surface, which is much safer for long-term holders.
