

Bitcoin Custody And Backup, Taken Seriously. @thibm_ #519
11 snips Jan 14, 2025
Learn how to fireproof your Bitcoin recovery seed with practical backup strategies. Explore the intriguing privacy wars between Wasabi and Samourai and the effects of recent events on their methods. Discover the concept of 'pleb work' and how you can start earning Bitcoin on the side. Delve into the reasons some are selling their Bitcoin for MSTR and what that means for crypto enthusiasts. The conversation is a treasure trove of insights on security, custody, and community engagement in the Bitcoin space.
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Bitcoin Self-Custody and Backup
- Take self-custody of your Bitcoin and back it up.
- Use a hardware wallet like BitBox02 and a steel backup.
Evolution of Bitcoin Wallets
- Bitcoin self-custody has improved with HD wallets and BIP39.
- BIP39 allows one seed phrase for wallet backup, unlike earlier individual key backups.
Steel Plate Backup Options
- Daniel Prince discusses various steel plate options for seed phrase backups.
- He mentions Seed12, CryptoSteel, BitBox, and Coldcard as examples.