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More / Bitcoin Reddit - 2 years ago

FYI, it's theoretically possible to write firmware that extracts the seed phrase from all current cold wallet models with a secure chip, BitBox02 included. The only difference between Bitbox02 and Ledger S Plus is open source vs closed source.

So after a lengthy research it seems that there's not a single "cold wallet" that can't be modified with a firmware upgrade to provide its seed phrase from its secure chip. This so called secure chip on whichever device is not some...

by COINS NEWS - 2 years ago

Keeping Seedphrases in a Safety Deposit Box?

I know it’s ironic to use a bank to keep crypto assets safe, but it seems like a smart move (at least as a backup). I don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone in crypto talk about it though, are there any reasons not to do that? (Extra words to hit 500 cha...

More / Bitcoin Reddit - 2 years ago

launch my own⚡️Lightning node

Hi community ???????? I'm planning to launch my own ⚡️Lightning node in the near future. I am using these instructions: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/guides/how-to-set-up-a-lightning-network-node https://bitcoinmagazine.com/guides/how-to-set-...

More / Bitcoin Reddit - 2 years ago

bitcoin related unpaid internship

Hi, Are there unpaid internship opportunities related to bitcoin? I currently don't work but I code as a hobby. I obviously don't have all the necessary skills so I'm wondering if there are unpaid positions where I could go in and try to...

More / Bitcoin Reddit - 2 years ago

BTC phishing virus

Hello, I did a virus scan and found these PDF BTC phishing viruses. Is this something I need to be worried about? It was located in Appdata/Local/Packages/microsoftwindowscommunicationsapp/LocalState/Files/S0/3/Attachments submitted by ...

by COINS NEWS - 2 years ago

is btc really "safer" than usd

A recent survey from Bloomberg Markets shows that BTC is one of the top 3 assets in case of U.S. debt default. The US economy has been in an uncertain state ever since the silicon valley bank defaulted. And now US has hit the debt cieling, as a resul...

by COINS NEWS - 2 years ago

Air-gapped wallets after ledger update

Hey Apes and degens, Sure we've all heard of the ledger update that creates an API point to the secure chip which can expose our seed / recovery phrase to the Web (and 3rd parties). Yes it's an optional opt in; but the risk is still there eve...

More / Etherum Reddit - 2 years ago

Distributed Validator Technology (DVT) Protocols

Last week, I wrote a report discussing DVT and what exactly it is here: https://khrippex.substack.com/p/distributed-validator-technology. This week, I dived into the protocols leading the day in researching and building out DVT: https://khrippex.subs...

by COINS NEWS - 2 years ago

Moon Distribution Today: Important Information and Advice

Today is the day. They day we have been waiting for. Today is MOON distribution day. And I have taken it upon myself to create an informational post on reminders and information, to help new and old users alike: What should you do? - Remember to cre...

More / Bitcoin Reddit - 2 years ago

How to Move BTC to Paper Wallet?

I want to get away from using third-party wallets, even hardware, and truly self-custody in the simplest way possible. I'm not a dev nor do I have experience running a node. I understand that a paper wallet is self-custodying my own public and pr...