Bitcoin is a bit hard to understand, but the concept it depends on are very simple. This is one of the best graphics to understand why bitcoin can’t be cheated. https://twitter.com/BTCOVERFIAT/status/1438958264251785226?s=20 Like Satoshi Nakamoto writes in the Bitcoin Whitepaper, he proposes a solution to the double spend problem. So far, Read more…
The fact that Bitcoin is purely code can easily lead to people thinking that it’s hackable just like any other software out there. This is, in fact, not the case due to Bitcoin’s distributed nature: Read the explainer by Relai at: https://relai.ch/can-bitcoin-be-hacked/ If you are new to Bitcoin and know Read more…
Trezor Model T Backup Pack We’ve just launched a new security bundle on Trezor Shop, the Trezor Model T Backup Pack. A perfect match of secure offline key management and extreme cold storage for your recovery seed, this pack comes with a Trezor Model T and a Cryptotag Zeus at a Read more…
A Recovery Seed is a list of words holding all the information needed to recover a crypto wallet. It is the most critical element of your financial sovereignty. Learn why it matters in just one minute: Get a Trezor hardware wallet for your bitcoin.
Crypto regulations buried deep in an unrelated bill highlight the need for self custody. No government has the power to stop people from using technology. No matter how difficult a state might make it to access, if it is useful then there will always be citizens who bypass restrictions. This Read more…
RoninDojo, which is a bitcoin node implementation that works well with SamouraiWallet, posted this guide: Coinjoining with @SamouraiWallet’s whirlpool is like getting a restraining order from chain analysis Coinjoining with Wasabi is like telling them where you live Implementation comparison: And here’s a video guide Please note that the above Read more…
Vlad Costea had a bit to say about ColdCard and cypherpunks: About that “loved by cypherpunks” part… I have yet to talk to an actual cypherpunk who recommends using a Coldcard. The ones I’ve actually asked have told me that understanding the limitations of a simple design like Trezor and Read more…
Jameson Lopp wrote this guide about personal privacy techniques. Though some of these measures might seem extreme, in this age of absolute lack of privacy, they might become common-place. Read it here https://blog.lopp.net/modest-privacy-protection-proposal/
Better backup for your Bitcoin Getting bitcoin is easy – holding on to it is trickier. Even with a hardware wallet, offline paper backups can be a single point of failure. SatoshiLabs created Shamir backup to offer better offline security, with an open standard that recovers wallets from multiple shares. Read more…
Lili tweeted some nice tips about using a Bitcoin ATM no-KYC. Everyone knows how to use an ATM, why not use a bitcoin ATM #noKYC: Find one: http://coinatmradar.com You’ll be asked for a phone number for verification. Avoid giving up your real number: – http://textverified.com OR – use a 2nd Read more…