Paper Wallet vs Hardware Wallet (USB) - page 2.

twister

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Quote from: Flashman on December 11, 2014, 08:07:49 PM

-snip-

... recover private key and wish they'd hurry up and get the internet working again...

Lol

And OP, I think it all depends on how much btc you're trying to secure, if you have a lot of bitcoin then Trezor is best imo, else a paper wallet is great for cold storage.

zetaray

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Paper wallet is for long term storage. It is free and secure. A hardware wallet is for every day use. They have different functions. If you have to compare hot wallets to software clients, I will choose hardware wallet.

BitCoinNutJob

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Quote from: CountCristo on December 09, 2014, 07:29:56 AM

What do you guys think, paper wallet or a USB like storage device, like the trezor? I am personally kind of iffy on it but would like to hear everyones feedback.

Most important variable is probably your own ability to successfully store your bitcoin. If you know what you are doing with paper wallets i'd say that is better vs trezor.

hobala

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for me hardware wallet because safety

kjlimo

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Looks like I should add a hardware wallet to my Xmas list.

I use paper wallets in my bank safety deposit for cold storage.

I use blockchain app for hot wallet, but seems like hardware wallets are all the rage.

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#Free market

Quote from: bigcrypto on December 11, 2014, 09:02:41 AM

Quote from: redsn0w on December 11, 2014, 08:26:32 AM

Quote from: CountCristo on December 09, 2014, 07:29:56 AM

What do you guys think, paper wallet or a USB like storage device, like the trezor? I am personally kind of iffy on it but would like to hear everyones feedback.

I think a plasticized paper wallet is the best way to store the bitcoin (for a long term) , but the trezor is a good compromised if you want to store and use bitcoin in the same time.

you can choose a titanium wallet too

I didn't know this item before , I will check it . Thanks for the information.

sandykho47

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Knowledge its everything

Of course paper walet, it's cheaper & safer than hardware wallet

But, it's only for cold storage

I will choose Hardware wallet especially Trezor because i think it's cool & can used as hot wallet

Flashman

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Hodl!

Take any old unused hard drive....

... and carve the keys into the metal.

... put it in a baggie

... half fill a coffee can with concrete

... drop it in.

... fill 'er up

... rent post hole auger with extension.

... go down about 10ft

... drop it in.

... fill it in

... build patio over it.

... head for the mountains when nuclear war imminent

... live there 5 years in cave

... scavenge jackhammer

... bust up top foot of glass over location of former patio

... dig down

... recover private key and wish they'd hurry up and get the internet working again...

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Quote from: CountCristo on December 09, 2014, 07:29:56 AM

What do you guys think, paper wallet or a USB like storage device, like the trezor? I am personally kind of iffy on it but would like to hear everyones feedback.

I would stick with a paper wallet, as a hardware wallet is an extra investment of 120$, even though I bought one lately.
But paper wallets should be convenient 90% of the times.

bigcrypto

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Quote from: redsn0w on December 11, 2014, 08:26:32 AM

Quote from: CountCristo on December 09, 2014, 07:29:56 AM

What do you guys think, paper wallet or a USB like storage device, like the trezor? I am personally kind of iffy on it but would like to hear everyones feedback.

I think a plasticized paper wallet is the best way to store the bitcoin (for a long term) , but the trezor is a good compromised if you want to store and use bitcoin in the same time.

you can choose a titanium wallet too

redsn0w

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#Free market

Quote from: CountCristo on December 09, 2014, 07:29:56 AM

What do you guys think, paper wallet or a USB like storage device, like the trezor? I am personally kind of iffy on it but would like to hear everyones feedback.

I think a plasticized paper wallet is the best way to store the bitcoin (for a long term) , but the trezor is a good compromised if you want to store and use bitcoin in the same time.

ticoti

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paper wallet is for pure cold storage,it is focused on not moving bitcoins unless you really need them

hardware wallet is a secure method of making transactions and you can use it as a cold storage too

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Quote from: inBitweTrust on December 09, 2014, 08:44:20 AM

Quote from: CountCristo on December 09, 2014, 07:29:56 AM

What do you guys think, paper wallet or a USB like storage device, like the trezor? I am personally kind of iffy on it but would like to hear everyones feedback.

It's a great option, here is how it compares:

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/options-for-securing-your-bitcoin-wallet-858604

Really good thread on all options.
I personally would use a paper wallet, with the private key stored in a bank locker.

CountCristo

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Thanks, I had no idea that so many options existed. I was aware of some of these, but not all. Good post.

Best regards

Haruko

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Quote from: inBitweTrust on December 09, 2014, 08:44:20 AM

Quote from: CountCristo on December 09, 2014, 07:29:56 AM

What do you guys think, paper wallet or a USB like storage device, like the trezor? I am personally kind of iffy on it but would like to hear everyones feedback.

It's a great option, here is how it compares:

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/options-for-securing-your-bitcoin-wallet-858604

thank you for the guide!!!
really good tips.
i just bookmarked it!!!

inBitweTrust

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Quote from: CountCristo on December 09, 2014, 07:29:56 AM

What do you guys think, paper wallet or a USB like storage device, like the trezor? I am personally kind of iffy on it but would like to hear everyones feedback.

It's a great option, here is how it compares:

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/options-for-securing-your-bitcoin-wallet-858604

CountCristo

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What do you guys think, paper wallet or a USB like storage device, like the trezor? I am personally kind of iffy on it but would like to hear everyones feedback.

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