Self custody is not easier because it’s virtually impossible to misplace a child or car
Bitkey is nice. Hope I can review it soon.
When I go back from reading a post it takes me 6 or so posts up or down from the one I just backed out of.
Couldn’t agree more. Having true property rights requires responsibility. Bitkeys are great products for people to start learning too.
Bitkey has no screen like nostr:nprofile1qqs9500z3l7sn46sdnls5fnjm0d3lqmrq7707qshes2y7j8pnm4rllcppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0u5teza.
Why should I trust my computer? What am I missing?
Actually I do. Technically speaking. I hold my own keys. On metal. Have hand drawn QR codes that can be used with my Seedsigner and/or Jade. And run a BTC/LN node which I zap from.
I do use a coinos address here for reviving zaps but move them off to my node immediately upon receipt. And I don't get many at all...
So I suppose you could call the 21 odd sats in that wallet at any time custodial... but I'm not going to sweat that.
But I also think the technical friction for doing all this is not something all users can overcome. And sometimes counterparty risk is the better trade off with a portion of one's stack can be better than self risk.
Follow the #hashtags down the rabbit hole
Post questions to #asknostr or #plebchain
BITKEY IS PERFECT FOR THE PERSON YOU JUST DESCRIBED.
Set up your wallet so we can zap you ⚡️⚡️⚡️
What is there to maintain about 12 words in a safe?
I don't think this is bad advice.
Keep in mind we are coming from a perspective of people who literally thinks about BTC security all day every day. Your average person doesn't do this and often can't even keep their Twitter account secure. The difference is now they lose their life savings instead of somebody tweeting from their account.
True. I think the mindset needs to change since its more inconvenient than a PW manager. Less "set it and forget it" and more "constant vigilance."
How does Alex not see the optics of what he’s saying here. Come on. Completely agree, setup your family with a nostr:npub1tcnvkw8fu29zspw54tuhfrk0tkzn6qdupmc45slt4zmase3dzqask6ctu0
apparently for a lot of people saving those words is too hard. they need their mom to keep track of their stuff
Followed the manual and bought the device directly from Blockstream. How the fuck can someone drain a wallet without the device. Didn’t stick around to figure out.
I would say no excuses for most people in any generation below Gen X. I don't think Boomers can learn to self custody safely lol.
Stop shitcoining. Use Bitcoin. If Bitcoin is too slow for you, use Lightning. If Lightning is too unreliable for you, use Ecash.
Just stop goddamnit. Nobody cares about your ridiculous shitcoin and you're wasting your precious life.
So bitkey for my son. Sounds good, thank you.
That's not what I meant either. What I mean to say is that if people can learn how to use a password manager, they can learn how to back up on a metal plate
lol Anon, some people shouldn’t be driving or even raising a kid🤣
1000% agree! This is what I tell people too. BitKey and Coldcard are the best at what they do. BitKey is great for non technical people and new Bitcoiners, while Coldcard fills in some gaps for those that need or want a bit more flexibility and control.
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I use Bitkey for my smaller and newer coins then coldcard for my main then I transfer every once in a while.