OVERVIEW: BITCOIN HARDWARE WALLETS █████████████████ Secure your Coins

[LiteCoinGuy]

PSA : watch out for this malicious trojan copy of case's site

 w w w . c a s e - w a l l e t (dot) c o m

http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/2rcrxd/ran_a_virus_scan_on_the_new_case_wallet/

the real site is choosecase.com

thanks for that warning.

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[dsattler]

I don't know if that one qualifies as a hardware wallet. It's an encrypted private key on a plastic card which you scan with a mobile app. At $17 it's quite cheap and it works well for simple payments.
https://versocards.com

[LiteCoinGuy]

I don't know if that one qualifies as a hardware wallet. It's an encrypted private key on a plastic card which you scan with a mobile app. At $17 it's quite cheap and it works well for simple payments.
https://versocards.com

not exactly what iam searching for / listing here but thank you for the info 

[gogxmagog]

I just got a Ledger. Have not set it up yet, but straight out of the box I have one issue. The physical design.
It has the chip on a plastic base that swings on a hinge attached to its casing so you can protect the chip, but the casing or cover ( the part you hold when inserting the chip into USB port) is metal. It has sharp edges. Every time I retract or open the chip I risk scratching the chip. I no like!
This is a pretty minor flaw which could be corrected pretty easy. I hope they improve this.
I let you know how it works as a wallet after I set it up.

[EricKennedy]

This is not normal. When opening or closing the key, it shouldn't make any mechanical friction. Either the COB has been misplaced, or it is a default in our production facility. Could you please take a picture of it and send it to support@ledgerwallet.com ? If it cannot be fixed by gluing the COB in a better solution, we'll send you a new wallet free of charge.

[CoolBitX]

Hello guys,

We are working on a exchange site that will not keep users bitcoins but only fiat. The trade system is like Bitstamp where buyers/sellers post orders and deals are made when prices match. How does this sound?

In order to make this possible, users have to use our CoolWallet (a form of cold storage).
Here is the link for you to see the most convenient cold storage.
http://coolbitx.com/coolwallet/index.html

The exchange site will go live in about a month. We will keep you updated.

Let's make Bitcoin easier and safer to use.  

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[gogxmagog]

This is not normal. When opening or closing the key, it shouldn't make any mechanical friction. Either the COB has been misplaced, or it is a default in our production facility. Could you please take a picture of it and send it to support@ledgerwallet.com ? If it cannot be fixed by gluing the COB in a better solution, we'll send you a new wallet free of charge.

No no, I did not mean to say it is scratching the chip, I'm saying, if I am not careful I could scratch it. The metal is flexible and has sharp edges. If one squeezes the case too tight while closing it it looks like it will scratch. This is not huge, I am always careful, I just think a smoother case or softer vinyl case would be better. Maybe something to consider in next version. I am enjoying this ledger nonetheless. Easy to set up and use!

[LiteCoinGuy]

Hello guys,

We are working on a exchange site that will not keep users bitcoins but only fiat. The trade system is like Bitstamp where buyers/sellers post orders and deals are made when prices match. How does this sound?

In order to make this possible, users have to use our CoolWallet (a form of cold storage).
Here is the link for you to see the most convenient cold storage.
http://coolbitx.com/coolwallet/index.html

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interesting. i will have a look.

[CoolBitX]

Hello guys,

We are working on a exchange site that will not keep users bitcoins but only fiat. The trade system is like Bitstamp where buyers/sellers post orders and deals are made when prices match. How does this sound?

In order to make this possible, users have to use our CoolWallet (a form of cold storage).
Here is the link for you to see the most convenient cold storage.
http://coolbitx.com/coolwallet/index.html

The exchange site will go live in about a month. We will keep you updated.

Let's make Bitcoin easier and safer to use.  

Neat, when does this 100$ hardware wallet start selling?

We aim to launch a crowdfunding campaign in before the end of Jan 2015, which you will be able to make an order 

[Madness]

@LiteCoinGuy , Thanks for the useful thread dude
I'am really waiting for the Mycelium Card but seems like it's in Developement for ever now    CryptoLabs "Case" looks pretty nice designed also , but not sure about security and stuff I guess we should wait . (It would be nice if you add their websites (all of the wallets) )

[Gumbork]

the 1. CryptoLabs "Case" looks so good. 

[Mitchell]

Man, I wish that I had waited a bit longer with purchasing my Hardware wallet. I currently have the two HW.1's, but the Ledger looks so good and the  web interface looks amazing.

[Muhammed Zakir]

Man, I wish that I had waited a bit longer with purchasing my Hardware wallet. I currently have the two HW.1's, but the Ledger looks so good and the  web interface looks amazing.

Same here! Maybe I will get one for free someday!

   ~~MZ~~

[Muhammed Zakir]

I am really thinking about purchasing a Hardbit wallet, any up or downsides to it? Would it better to just buy a 20$ prepaid android and sideload the bither or bitcoin app and never connect it to the network.

But we don't know what it is, like saivann said:

Hardbit can be submitted separately if you think it is worth listing. This being said I think there is blocking issues that would prevent it from being listed. I can't find much public feedback about it and the app indeed seems closed-source without public specification although it's not using a Secure Element, it's apparently just a Android phone with a custom ROM and it's unclear if the firmware and app receive security updates.

This can also happen. Anyway, it is worth trying if you are HODLing altcoins or just buy Ledger, IMHO.

   ~~MZ~~

[Muhammed Zakir]

Yeah I just read some comments on it and it looks like the coins are stored to their network, no way. No sole ownership of private key, no thank you.

Where did you read that? It is a false information AFAIK.

HB01M is a Bitcoin and Altcoin hardware wallet which makes your Bitcoins and Altcoins theoratically absolute safe by shielding your private key from the internet with QR-code-only communication.

HB01 is a Bitcoin hardware wallet which makes your Bitcoin theoratically absolute safe by shielding your private key from the internet with QR-code-only communication.

   ~~MZ~~

[Muhammed Zakir]

Two reviews on it:
"Litecoin storage not working. Relies on china company and servers to be up and running. If they go down so due your coins"
"What a PIECE OF CRAP. Relys' on hardbit network that is always down and your coins are stuck/lost."

Source please. So I can email them and can know what's their response. Or you can do it yourself, add the source if you are doing.

P.S. I think the Android app is depending on other networks for checking the balance, UTXOs etc... and that is what users complaining about. Maybe, they should use to SPV?

   ~~MZ~~

[crazy-pilot]

I just love hardware wallets, I own Trezors and HW1, I use the HW1 mostly as my hot wallet, and Trezor cold for long term savings, stored on several and physically stored in fire proof vaults in different locations.

Can't wait to try out Mycelium, and Cryptolabs. Though I prefer a hardware wallet that supports all crypto's and can be updated if preferred with any new altcoin one would prefer.

[kkurtmann]

the 1. CryptoLabs "Case" looks so good. 

Indeed it does look impressive, but you need to rely on them to restore your coins if lost or broken. What happens when they no longer exist in 6 months, 2 years, or 20 years?

[btc-facebook]

how about silverwallets? Are they good ?

So I better save some amount into hardware rather than the online one ?

[btchip]

Man, I wish that I had waited a bit longer with purchasing my Hardware wallet. I currently have the two HW.1's, but the Ledger looks so good and the  web interface looks amazing.

Same here! Maybe I will get one for free someday!
   ~~MZ~~

FYI it'll be possible to use the Ledger Wallet interface with HW.1 and the next firmware release with some additional setup. It'll also be possible to buy our next hardware wallets with a discount if you own a HW.1 or a Ledger Wallet.