wallet security

[SirChiko]

i was reading something about wallets with outgoing transactions are less safe?

so if i use my wallets it is less safe. what is best wallet?

If you are storing coins that you don't plan to use for some time then paper wallet or usb wallet that isn't plugged in is the best choice.

[randy8777]

how long do usb sticks last without connecting? can you leave it a few years aside without using?

[LFC_Bitcoin]

I know you can use blockchain.info but how many wallets have an 'import private key' option so you can transfer your entire paper wallet balance to an online or desktop based wallet?

I'm just preparing for the future because blockchain.info can't be the only option incase it ever goes down.

[Amph]

electrum is pretty safe, but i prefer core

just put all your btc in a cold storage

[sgk]

i want for longterm holding. but what if that paper wallet gets wet or thrown away by mistake?

Create a paper wallet, also put password-protected wallet file on a USB drive.
Store both of these in a bank locker.

[Peter882]

I know you can use blockchain.info but how many wallets have an 'import private key' option so you can transfer your entire paper wallet balance to an online or desktop based wallet?

I'm just preparing for the future because blockchain.info can't be the only option incase it ever goes down.

You can import private keys to all those common wallets like Bitcoin Core, Electrum, MultiBit and Armory. So you shouldn't need to worry about that.

[LFC_Bitcoin]

I know you can use blockchain.info but how many wallets have an 'import private key' option so you can transfer your entire paper wallet balance to an online or desktop based wallet?

I'm just preparing for the future because blockchain.info can't be the only option incase it ever goes down.

You can import private keys to all those common wallets like Bitcoin Core, Electrum, MultiBit and Armory. So you shouldn't need to worry about that.

Thank you.