Topic: HOWTO: create a 100% secure wallet - page 3. (Read 276234 times)
Its a nice and helpful post. Thanks a lot for sharing such a useful post. I have found that e- wallet are getting hacked so often. So it is really important to keep you wallet safe.
To automate the process of generating paper wallets down to only launching a command on a shell I've made this project: http://paperbank.it
It uses an USB thermal printer and a linux machine that stays offline like a Raspberry PI to achieve maximum security and maintain the easiness and automation of the current online solutions.
It uses an USB thermal printer and a linux machine that stays offline like a Raspberry PI to achieve maximum security and maintain the easiness and automation of the current online solutions.
Thank you! nice guide for when i get at least 1 btc worth hiding.
Brainwallet is a nice feature to have and unless someone can find a way to crack into people's brains, then it should be secure.
As mentioned a bit earlier in this thread, Brainwallet may have some issue with its random number generator.
by that I mean the brainwallet website
Brainwallet is a nice feature to have and unless someone can find a way to crack into people's brains, then it should be secure.
As mentioned a bit earlier in this thread, Brainwallet may have some issue with its random number generator.
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Would it be safe to run Linux on a Virtual Machine that is not connected to the internet and have your coins stored there.
1-If I am running Windows on my Pc and the VM is running linux, and is offline, is there a possible threat for my coins?
2- Are there any versions of Linux that are better than others when dealing with Bitcoin?
3- Would I be able to have the wallets that I use on a daily basis stored on several virtual machines as well, for extra security?
1-If I am running Windows on my Pc and the VM is running linux, and is offline, is there a possible threat for my coins?
2- Are there any versions of Linux that are better than others when dealing with Bitcoin?
3- Would I be able to have the wallets that I use on a daily basis stored on several virtual machines as well, for extra security?
1- If you planning to run it offline and send a coins from other wallet, then there will be no threat. However, making a copy of your wallet and copy of your private keys would be good as some viruses may damage computer hard disks.
2- Kubuntu and Lubuntu are Ubuntu-based lightweight distros. I recommend Kubuntu if you have min requirements to run it or use Lubuntu to get a lag-free computer. Otherwise install Linux Debian, which is least recommended option.
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Kubuntu min requirements:
Processor 1 GHz (x86) Better than 1 GHz (x86)
Memory 512 MB 1 GB
Hard drive capacity 4 GB[41] 10 GB[41]
Video card VGA @ 640×480 VGA @ 1024×768
Lubuntu min requirements:
We have done many tests and we've found out that Lubuntu can be installed on a Pentium II or Celeron system with 128 MB of RAM, but such a system would not perform well enough for daily use.
With 256MB - 384MB of RAM, the performance will be better and the system will be more usable.
With 512MB of RAM, you don't need to worry much.
Note: If "Desktop effects" are desired, a supported GPU is required.
Processor 1 GHz (x86) Better than 1 GHz (x86)
Memory 512 MB 1 GB
Hard drive capacity 4 GB[41] 10 GB[41]
Video card VGA @ 640×480 VGA @ 1024×768
Lubuntu min requirements:
We have done many tests and we've found out that Lubuntu can be installed on a Pentium II or Celeron system with 128 MB of RAM, but such a system would not perform well enough for daily use.
With 256MB - 384MB of RAM, the performance will be better and the system will be more usable.
With 512MB of RAM, you don't need to worry much.
Note: If "Desktop effects" are desired, a supported GPU is required.
3- If you are thinking to run VMs to on same computer, I don't think that would make an extra layer of security but running it on different computers would be good. Running many VMs on a computer decreases the overall performance.
If you have USB or CD, I recommend you to use it as a live bootable Linux distro. It is much better.
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MZ
Would it be safe to run Linux on a Virtual Machine that is not connected to the internet and have your coins stored there.
1-If I am running Windows on my Pc and the VM is running linux, and is offline, is there a possible threat for my coins?
2- Are there any versions of Linux that are better than others when dealing with Bitcoin?
3- Would I be able to have the wallets that I use on a daily basis stored on several virtual machines as well, for extra security?
1-If I am running Windows on my Pc and the VM is running linux, and is offline, is there a possible threat for my coins?
2- Are there any versions of Linux that are better than others when dealing with Bitcoin?
3- Would I be able to have the wallets that I use on a daily basis stored on several virtual machines as well, for extra security?
Put wallet in a bunker.
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There're many cook books how to prepare secure wallets, usually with 20+ points about how to install bootable USB with Linux and Armory on USB token.
Or you can
Or you can
Armory is very secure than other wallets but for newbies I don't think it would be good option as they need to download whole Blockchain data unless they have good internet connection. Electrum would be better if you don't have a good connection, IMO.
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MZ
There're many cook books how to prepare secure wallets, usually with 20+ points about how to install bootable USB with Linux and Armory on USB token.
Or you can
Or you can
Is there any real safe way to store a wallet online? As in you encrypted it and placed it in some online storage service? I'm just wanting reliable off site backups.
I think it is okay if you encrypted it with a good long password with 7-Zip before uploading the file.
But you shouldn't keep an decrypted version on an online machine.
Is there any real safe way to store a wallet online? As in you encrypted it and placed it in some online storage service? I'm just wanting reliable off site backups.
Yes, you can store an encrypted wallet on Dropbox/Drive fairly securely.
A secure wallet is a 100% offline wallet IMO:
Is there any real safe way to store a wallet online? As in you encrypted it and placed it in some online storage service? I'm just wanting reliable off site backups.
Nice guide, will try to make 1 copy.
This is helpful to all newbies, and everyone should really take a look at it.
IMO, this thread should be made sticky.
IMO, this thread should be made sticky.
This information are always useful. Next step would be some company patenting some of solutions and providing them as service.
I don't think anyone could patent unplugging your Internet cable and booting up Live OS CDs. 
Lol!
Nice guide, thanks!
Nice guide
but 100 percent sure there is never
This information are always useful. Next step would be some company patenting some of solutions and providing them as service.
I don't think anyone could patent unplugging your Internet cable and booting up Live OS CDs.
This information are always useful. Next step would be some company patenting some of solutions and providing them as service.
This is an awesome thread, thanks to OP! I'm reasonably paranoid and for some reason I had a total brain fart when it came to securing my coins...I went for wide distribution to reduce risk with any one wallet...this makes a lot more sense.
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