What Is A Ledger Nano Gen5?
The hardware wallet market has evolved dramatically since the first Ledger Nano devices emerged nearly a decade ago. Ledger had a first-mover advantage, and the Nano S brand and visual aesthetic were nearly synonymous with self-custody, but as competition emerged and Ledger faced its own share of drama —hacks and questions over access to private […]
What Is The Cypherock Hardware Wallet?
If you’re serious about storing your wealth long-term in Bitcoin, self-custody is a priority. History has shown us the risks involved in leaving funds on an exchange, storing funds on an old laptop, holding funds in a hot wallet on your Smartphone, or any wallet that has internet access. Add to the fact that as […]
Why Your Ledger Nano S Won’t Work with Your iPhone
If you’re a Bitcoin holder using an iPhone and own a Ledger Nano S and Ledger Live, you’ve likely discovered a frustrating reality: these popular hardware wallets simply don’t work with iOS devices. You can no longer run your trusty watch-only wallet and keep an eye on your stack without being able to access it. […]
What Is A Dark Skippy Attack?
Owning the hardest money in the world makes you a prime target as the size of the Bitcoin market increases, and so does your purchasing power as you own a relative share of that market. The more your net wealth increases, the better class of criminals that would come after you; as a Bitcoin holder […]
Denmark Looks To Ban Bitcoin Wallets
According to figures from Danmarks Nationalbank’s survey of Danish citizens’ payment habits, approximately 272 million cash payments were made by citizens in 2023, totalling approximately kr. 84 billion in trade. This represents 8% of the country’s settlement, down from 10% in 2021. Denmark is among the top twelve EU member states with the most cashless payment […]
What We Can Learn From The Ledger Connect Hack
As you tumble down the Bitcoin rabbit hole, one of your first steps is to get your coins off exchanges and hold your keys. Many of us, lured by the promise of self-custody and the simplicity of a thumb drive, entrusted our Bitcoin riches to Ledger wallets. These affordable devices, once the go-to for security […]
What Is Shamir Secret Sharing?
In researching Bitcoin, you’ve likely come across terms like decentralised, stateless, non-custodial, and elimination of third-party risk, all routed as benefits of using the network; well, that and “number go up“, right? While these features are unique to Bitcoin and contribute to the value proposition, many of us distil all that value into the fiat […]
What Is Multi-Party Computation (MPC)?
I am sure a few days after receiving your first paycheque; someone told you how important it is to “manage your money”. Earning an income is only one half of the equation; keeping the money and ensuring you have a larger capital stock for a rainy day is the second task you’re left to figure […]
What Is Frostsnap?
The core of Bitcoin’s value proposition is the ability to self-custody through the simple act of creating a wallet where you hold the only copy of the keys. When you self custody your funds, you are free of any third-party risk, but you will face a different set of obstacles. If you ever lose your […]
What Are The Types Of Bitcoin Public Keys?
If you’ve created a Bitcoin wallet before, you should be pretty familiar with the public address or public key. This key is represented by a long string of text with letters and numbers generated by your wallet, which you can use to receive funds. When you generate a public address, your wallet uses your private […]