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Best practices for using a hardware wallet 🧵👇 1/ Choose a Bitcoin-only device. If Bitcoin is your priority, your hardware wallet should reflect that. Manufacturers that focus solely on Bitcoin are more likely to prioritize security over altcoin support. 2/ Buy directly from the manufacturer. No Amazon. No eBay. Tampered devices are real. Avoid the risk and order straight from the official website. 3/ Airgapped > USB. Pick a device that can be used airgapped, like the Blockstream Jade. Your seed should never be generated or stored on a device that's directly connected to the internet. 4/ Use open-source wallet software. Always download from official sources. And if you want extra peace of mind, pair your device with open-source software like Sparrow or Electrum (instead of the manufacturer's companion app). 5/ Create your own entropy. Advanced, but worth it. Use dice rolls or coin flips to generate your seed, not just the device’s internal generator. "Don't trust, verify." 6/ NEVER input your seed on an online device. Not in a photo. Not in Google Docs. Not in a screenshot. Your seed belongs offline. Period. 7/ Test your backups. Don't wait for an emergency. Generate a seed → derive addresses → delete the wallet → recover the seed offline. Practice recovery while you're calm, not when you're panicking. 8/ Practice sending & receiving. Make small test transactions until you’re fully comfortable using your device. It’s cheap insurance and builds confidence.

5 steps to run your own #Bitcoin node 🧵👇 🔸 Pick the right hardware. At minimum: ➡️ Raspberry Pi (4GB RAM) + external SSD (1TB) Future-proof setup? ➡️ Mini PC (8GB RAM) + SSD (2TB) 🔸 Download node client software. Bitcoin Knots is a great option: 🔗

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GitHub - bitcoinknots/bitcoin: Bitcoin Knots enhanced Bitcoin node/wallet software

Bitcoin Knots enhanced Bitcoin node/wallet software - bitcoinknots/bitcoin

Always download directly from the source. Verify the digital signatures and developer PGP keys. 🔸 Install and launch the software. When prompted, choose where to store the blockchain. Then start syncing with the Bitcoin network — this may take a few days. 🔸 Once fully synced, your node is live. It now verifies blocks and relays transactions independently. When connected to your wallet, you’re no longer relying on someone else’s node for information. 🔸 That’s it! You’ve just leveled up your Bitcoin setup: ✅ Full transparency ✅ Better privacy ✅ More sovereignty +1/ Want to go further? Use something like Start9 to get more out of your device: → Bitcoin + Lightning node → Password manager → Much more

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