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/crypto-walletsSignature phishing for tired humans: what you’re actually signing
Most “wallet hacks” don’t start with someone breaking cryptography. They start with someone who’s tired, distracted, a bit rushed, and thinks they’re doing something harmless like “logging in”. And then they sign. Not a transaction. Not a transfer. Just a “message”. That’s the tr
/crypto-walletsDevice lost/stolen: the first 30 minutes playbook
Losing a device feels like an emergency. Sometimes it is. Often it’s just panic trying to borrow your brain. This post is the calm playbook for the first 30 minutes and the next 24 hours – depending on what you lost: a phone with a hot wallet a laptop with wallet software a
/diggPromoting a community on Digg: what’s allowed?
Hi all, Quick etiquette/housekeeping question. I’ve got a community I’m trying to grow (about crypto wallets for beginners and experts), and I want to make sure I’m doing it the “Digg-approved” way. Besides submitting it via /digglist (which is only under 600 users), is
/bitcoinStop waiting for the perfect day – DCA and move on
If you’re new to Bitcoin, the hardest part usually isn’t “understanding the tech”. It’s managing your own brain. Most people do something like: wait for “the perfect dip” get bored then panic-buy after a big green day then feel sick when it drops 20% two days later A ca
/crypto-walletsWhat’s a secret vs what’s metadata (and why metadata can still hurt)
Most wallet advice online is either “share nothing ever” or “it’s fine bro”. Neither is useful. Here’s the calmer truth: in self-custody, there are secrets (instant loss if leaked), and there’s metadata (usually not instant loss, but can still enable scams, tracking, targeted
/crypto-walletsYour first recovery drill: how to test-restore without risking funds
If you’ve never restored your wallet from backup, you don’t have a backup – you have a story you tell yourself. A recovery drill is simply proving, end-to-end, that you can get your wallet back from the words you wrote down, without “winging it”, without guessing, and without
/crypto-walletsFake wallet apps & lookalike sites: download hygiene (so you don’t install regret)
Here’s the awkward reality: a lot of “wallet hacks” aren’t clever at all. They’re just people downloading the wrong app or landing on a convincing fake site. If you only take one thing from this post, make it this: the scam usually happens before you even open the wallet. Sear
/digglistCrypto Wallet Hub: wallet security that’s actually usable (no hype, no shills)
I’ve started a community for people who want to do self-custody without turning it into a second job… ➡️➡️➡️/crypto-wallets The vibe is simple: practical, security-first, and written like a human being. No moon posts, no “DM me bro”, no affiliate-link farming. Just the stuf
/crypto-walletsInheritance & self-custody: how people accidentally wreck their own estate plan
First: this is not legal advice. It’s practical, security-first best practice – the “how not to leave your heirs a puzzle box” version. Self-custody has an awkward truth: if nobody can access your keys when you’re gone, your assets may as well not exist. But if you “solve” tha
/crypto-walletsSeed phrase vs passphrase: what each one does, and where people get hurt
Your seed phrase (also called a recovery phrase – usually 12/18/24 words) is the big one. It’s a human-readable backup of the wallet’s root secret, most commonly via BIP39, from which your private keys and addresses are derived. If someone gets your seed, they can take everything
/crypto-walletsWhich wallet type should I use?
You don’t need a “perfect” setup on day one. You need something you can actually use, back up, and recover without breaking into a cold sweat. Most wallet disasters aren’t caused by hoodie-wearing hackers – they’re caused by people building a setup that’s too complicated to maint
/crypto-walletsWhat are metal backups (steel wallets)?
A “metal wallet” usually isn’t a wallet at all. It’s a physical backup of your recovery information – most commonly a BIP39 seed phrase – engraved, stamped, punched, or assembled in metal so it survives what paper won’t: fire, water, mould, time, and general household chaos. Thin
/crypto-walletsWhat are paper wallets?
A “paper wallet” is simply key material written down or printed out. Years ago that often meant a single raw private key. These days, people usually mean a seed phrase (often BIP39). It’s old-school, fully offline, and – crucially – deceptively easy to mess up. Done well, it can
/crypto-walletsWhat is cold storage (the “keep it offline” approach)?
Cold storage isn’t a single wallet or a single brand – it’s a way of operating. The goal is simple: keep your private keys offline, and only bring them into play to sign a transaction, with as little exposure as possible. Done well, it’s the closest thing you get to “sleep at nig
/crypto-walletsWhat are web wallets (browser extension “Web3” wallets)?
A browser extension wallet lives inside your browser and lets websites and dApps ask you to sign things. That convenience is exactly why people love them – and exactly why attackers love them too. If you’re active in DeFi, NFTs, on-chain games, or anything “connect wallet”-shaped
/crypto-walletsWhat are desktop wallets?
A desktop wallet runs on Windows, macOS, or Linux. Compared to mobile, it’s more workbench than pocket tool: more screen space, more visibility into what’s happening, better fee/coin control, and generally a nicer place to verify details properly. They also tend to pair really we
/crypto-walletsWhat are mobile wallets?
A mobile wallet is an app on your phone that lets you send and receive crypto. In the self-custody case, it holds your keys locally and signs on the phone, which makes it brilliant for everyday use: quick payments, QR scans, and checking balances on the move. In other words, it’s
/crypto-walletsWhat are hardware wallets/signers?
A hardware wallet is really a hardware signer: a dedicated device that keeps your private keys off your laptop or phone and signs transactions on the device itself. Your keys don’t sit on an internet-connected machine, and when you send funds you’re meant to verify the important
/crypto-walletsSafer Self-Custody Starts Here
Welcome to the Crypto Wallet Hub! If you’re here, you’ve probably had at least one of these thoughts: “Wait… Do I really understand what my wallet is doing?” “Is this firmware update safe or am I about to speedrun regret?” “Why does everyone on the internet disagree about t
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