We added a new "Full Node Integration" section to our Software Wallets comparison with data like own node support, embedded node, Bitcoin Core/Electrum/Fulcrum/Dojo support and Tor. image
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A wallet descriptor, also called an output descriptor, defines the conditions for creating and spending transaction outputs within a wallet. This descriptor is a structured format that describes the characteristics of a bitcoin wallet. It provides a concise and standardized method for specifying the addresses a wallet can generate, import, and spend from. We added the support to backup/restore from output descriptors to our Software Wallets comparison. image
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Silent payments (BIP352) are a type of payment that can be made to a unique onchain address for every payment even though the receiver provided the spender with a reusable (offchain) address. This helps improve privacy. We added Silent Payment support at our hardware and software wallets comparisons. image
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It's a good practice to not reuse Bitcoin addresses because of privacy and security concerns. When you use a Bitcoin address multiple times, it becomes easier for someone to trace your transaction history and identify your spending habits. That's why we added new info to our software wallets comparison: - Support to view the receive address as a text/QR - Support to display multiple receive address - Support to input a receive address and verify if it is part of the wallet - Support to scan a QR with a receive address and verify if it is part of the wallet image
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Updated the Nodl nodes data on our Bitcoin nodes comparator. Added new Nodl One Mark 2. Now offering 3% off using the coupon code 'thebitcoinhole'. image
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How to Choose a Hardware Wallet The ultimate guide to understanding how to choose the correct hardware wallet for your needs. https://medium.com/the-bitcoin-hole/how-to-choose-a-hardware-wallet-c60c623f8697
Be careful about hardware wallets manufacturers claiming to be "100% air-gapped" but then requiring to connect their wallets to the USB for firmware upgrades. Lets, be clear. 100% air-gapped hardware wallets can sign transactions, create/restore a wallet and upgrade the firmware without connecting the device to a cellular network, wifi, Bluetooth, USB, or NFC. Air-gapped transactions is not enough, wallets need to also offer air-gapped firmware upgrades. We updated our website to have more correct data. image
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Simple & Quick Self Custody advice. 1) Pick 3 hardware wallets (from different manufacturers) with the following requirements: - multi-sig support - 100% air-gapped - BTC-only - at least one with screen - source available - support to connect with third-party software wallets 2) Create a 2-of-3 multi-sig and properly backup the private keys and the wallet descriptor. We can help you to decide which wallets to buy/build:
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