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full member
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December 08, 2016, 07:26:14 AM
Safest one is paper wallet, I'm storing my long-term deposits  with paper wallet, don't trust e-wallets like coinbase or blockchain, can be hacked any time. There's no guarantee
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Back from the Dead!
December 08, 2016, 05:54:38 AM
There is no official wallet. Lets make that clear right away. I personally use blockchain.info as it has many security options and many benefits. It allows 2FA, has the ability to block TOR, and also has a fast transaction network. But otherwise, I would suggest going with paper wallets and Electrum wallet, the idea is to split up your assets as much as possible. as there is a lesser possibility of all your wallets getting hacked simultaneously. But if security concerns you, I can assure that blockchain.info online wallet is one of the most secure ones out there.
legendary
Activity: 1638
Merit: 1010
https://www.bitcoin.com/
December 08, 2016, 04:16:56 AM
I've never had any problems using Online Wallets.I started using BTC 2 years ago and I only use Blockchain.info.
Never had problems with them..Not sure about other users though..  Roll Eyes
Same i have been using an online wallet for over two years now with no problems but it doesn't mean i don't take precautions.
I use an online wallet out of nessaisty because it makes buying coins quick and easy but as soon as those coins clear i move everything bar maybe 0.1btc to a paper wallet.

So an online wallet can be useful but i don't know how you sleep at night leaving any sufficient amount of bitcoins online.
AGD
legendary
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Keeper of the Private Key
December 08, 2016, 02:48:52 AM
I've never had any problems using Online Wallets.I started using BTC 2 years ago and I only use Blockchain.info.
Never had problems with them..Not sure about other users though..  Roll Eyes

You should read about the MtGox incident. Many people there have learned the hard way about Bitcoin on centralized exchanges. Most of them had no problems for years until their money was suddenly gone.
full member
Activity: 168
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December 07, 2016, 05:14:17 PM
I've never had any problems using Online Wallets.I started using BTC 2 years ago and I only use Blockchain.info.
Never had problems with them..Not sure about other users though..  Roll Eyes
legendary
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Merit: 1052
December 06, 2016, 01:43:48 PM
As many have stated before me, a combination of Electrum and paper wallet. Split your assets up as much as you can to mitigate your risk.
Try https://coinb.in offline or from your own server. It is fantastic.
newbie
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December 06, 2016, 01:29:54 PM
As many have stated before me, a combination of Electrum and paper wallet. Split your assets up as much as you can to mitigate your risk.
full member
Activity: 196
Merit: 100
November 28, 2016, 04:32:18 AM
the best wallet accoring to me is mycelium
-its user inteferance is good
-backup seed is good
-it is no scam like other wallets .its quite genuine to use .kudoos Smiley
sr. member
Activity: 1414
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November 27, 2016, 11:13:31 AM
Why don't you just use regular online wallets , for me i personly use Xapo as a online wallet it is by far the most secure one out there , your account has regular password , secret number , sms verification, email verification so the chances of your account getting hacked or stolen is so small plus they give a plastic visa card which you can use any where in a regular ATM or simply to buy things of the internet
hero member
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November 27, 2016, 06:42:17 AM
Just use a desktop wallet, Bitcoin core if you have a lot of free storage because you have to download the whole blockchain.

Multibit or Electrum if you don't have much space. These wallets are usable even without downloading the whole blockchain, just sync your wallet.

Just back up your wallet and remember the private key/seed to access your wallet in case the laptop broke.
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November 26, 2016, 12:13:53 PM
installing bitcoin core wallet on Linux could be safe i guess as far as I know Linux OS is less vulnerable of any malware and i guess it could be safe from the hackers . because some web wallets are vulnerable especially if their servers got attacked by the hackers or maybe the developer of the web wallets will shut down their services without any signs and took away our funds .
sr. member
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Minter
November 24, 2016, 11:35:59 AM
My fear with hardware wallets is that it might rust with time - the usb wallet sorts of degrades as a result.
Whereas paper wallets, once laminated will not get spoilt over time.
legendary
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November 24, 2016, 10:48:26 AM
So I mostly use paper wallets for storage which is a risk since if I lose the paper then thats it, game over. I been looking for alternatives and a friend told me he simply runs electrum portable from a USB flashdrive only when he needs to send money, then unplugs it meaning that the wallet and the .dat are both offline

Now while is a bit easier to use than a paper wallet the biggest advantage IMHO is that he got a seed so even if he loses the flashdrive he can get his wallet back.

Should I switch to that method? what are the possible vulnerabilities of it?

And before someone mentions "hardware wallet" I live in a country with some heavy import restrictions (on top of fiscal ones) so I rather not order something that could get me questioned by custom officials.

Print paper wallet and make it as a tatto, you will never forgot it. For me i used blockchain.info to store my coin


Haha laughs . I also use blockchain and coins.ph too. Coins.ph for transaction purposes and its easy to use too. Though i really not put all in one wallet i tried to invest it as much as possible than to stock it on my wallet.

That tattoo wallet is actually a fine idea! Gz! My Public address will be on my public parts (like my arms, face, shoulders Cheesy), and my private keys will be on my private parts. (you know) Excellent.

I still prefer a paper wallet though. Nothing can come close to it.
Tatoo wallet? lol. Thats really a hard security on your bitcoins but if someone do have information regarding on your bitcoin holdings they would just easily kidnap you and will nake you down until get your bitcoin. Haha. Well serious talk here, paper wallets is somehow safe but i do really prefer hardware wallets because i could able to store it from place which no one really knows.
WrT
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November 22, 2016, 11:58:25 PM
I use electrum and so far all has been good except sometimes confirmation takes a bit longer.
legendary
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November 22, 2016, 09:16:04 PM
I dont like Xapo, I prefer Blockchain.info, never had a problem with them.
legendary
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November 22, 2016, 04:54:39 PM
So I mostly use paper wallets for storage which is a risk since if I lose the paper then thats it, game over. I been looking for alternatives and a friend told me he simply runs electrum portable from a USB flashdrive only when he needs to send money, then unplugs it meaning that the wallet and the .dat are both offline

Now while is a bit easier to use than a paper wallet the biggest advantage IMHO is that he got a seed so even if he loses the flashdrive he can get his wallet back.

Should I switch to that method? what are the possible vulnerabilities of it?

And before someone mentions "hardware wallet" I live in a country with some heavy import restrictions (on top of fiscal ones) so I rather not order something that could get me questioned by custom officials.

Print paper wallet and make it as a tatto, you will never forgot it. For me i used blockchain.info to store my coin


Haha laughs . I also use blockchain and coins.ph too. Coins.ph for transaction purposes and its easy to use too. Though i really not put all in one wallet i tried to invest it as much as possible than to stock it on my wallet.

That tattoo wallet is actually a fine idea! Gz! My Public address will be on my public parts (like my arms, face, shoulders Cheesy), and my private keys will be on my private parts. (you know) Excellent.

I still prefer a paper wallet though. Nothing can come close to it.
full member
Activity: 224
Merit: 100
November 22, 2016, 04:39:08 PM
So I mostly use paper wallets for storage which is a risk since if I lose the paper then thats it, game over. I been looking for alternatives and a friend told me he simply runs electrum portable from a USB flashdrive only when he needs to send money, then unplugs it meaning that the wallet and the .dat are both offline

Now while is a bit easier to use than a paper wallet the biggest advantage IMHO is that he got a seed so even if he loses the flashdrive he can get his wallet back.

Should I switch to that method? what are the possible vulnerabilities of it?

And before someone mentions "hardware wallet" I live in a country with some heavy import restrictions (on top of fiscal ones) so I rather not order something that could get me questioned by custom officials.

safest wallet for bitcoin is blockchain..
and its official wallet rom bitcoin its 100%safe and easy to use
Why do so many people constantly get this wrong and think blockchain.info is the "official" bitcoin wallet, there is no official bitcoin wallet.

I would not go telling people that is 100% safe either, that is a misleading statement, bitcoin wallets are only as safe as the computer they were created on and the person that created the wallet.

Yeah the safest wallet is the desktop wallet or in a hard drive. Yes, Blockchain.info os not the official bitcoin wallet and there os no official wallet. Maybe they are safer than other wallet but O don't thinl they are very safe. Well as long as bitcoin has high demand. I think we will not face any problems in terms of online wallets.
legendary
Activity: 966
Merit: 1042
November 22, 2016, 01:02:16 PM
So I mostly use paper wallets for storage which is a risk since if I lose the paper then thats it, game over. I been looking for alternatives and a friend told me he simply runs electrum portable from a USB flashdrive only when he needs to send money, then unplugs it meaning that the wallet and the .dat are both offline

Now while is a bit easier to use than a paper wallet the biggest advantage IMHO is that he got a seed so even if he loses the flashdrive he can get his wallet back.

Should I switch to that method? what are the possible vulnerabilities of it?

And before someone mentions "hardware wallet" I live in a country with some heavy import restrictions (on top of fiscal ones) so I rather not order something that could get me questioned by custom officials.

safest wallet for bitcoin is blockchain..
and its official wallet rom bitcoin its 100%safe and easy to use
Why do so many people constantly get this wrong and think blockchain.info is the "official" bitcoin wallet, there is no official bitcoin wallet.

I would not go telling people that is 100% safe either, that is a misleading statement, bitcoin wallets are only as safe as the computer they were created on and the person that created the wallet.

Exactly. Holy shit Blockchain.info is terrible. Look at their past rep. And no they aren't official. Good for them for tricking the newbies of the bitcoin community into thinking they are (mainly because of their name). That was a good business decision on their part. They have sooOoooooOOOOoooo many losses it's ridiculous.

The best wallet is a wallet created on a very secure computer or a fresh OS like Linux. If your private key never touched the internet then you can't really get hacked (although then your key is only as safe as your store it).
legendary
Activity: 1638
Merit: 1010
https://www.bitcoin.com/
November 21, 2016, 08:23:05 PM
So I mostly use paper wallets for storage which is a risk since if I lose the paper then thats it, game over. I been looking for alternatives and a friend told me he simply runs electrum portable from a USB flashdrive only when he needs to send money, then unplugs it meaning that the wallet and the .dat are both offline

Now while is a bit easier to use than a paper wallet the biggest advantage IMHO is that he got a seed so even if he loses the flashdrive he can get his wallet back.

Should I switch to that method? what are the possible vulnerabilities of it?

And before someone mentions "hardware wallet" I live in a country with some heavy import restrictions (on top of fiscal ones) so I rather not order something that could get me questioned by custom officials.

safest wallet for bitcoin is blockchain..
and its official wallet rom bitcoin its 100%safe and easy to use
Why do so many people constantly get this wrong and think blockchain.info is the "official" bitcoin wallet, there is no official bitcoin wallet.

I would not go telling people that is 100% safe either, that is a misleading statement, bitcoin wallets are only as safe as the computer they were created on and the person that created the wallet.
hero member
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Merit: 500
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November 18, 2016, 09:13:36 PM
So I mostly use paper wallets for storage which is a risk since if I lose the paper then thats it, game over. I been looking for alternatives and a friend told me he simply runs electrum portable from a USB flashdrive only when he needs to send money, then unplugs it meaning that the wallet and the .dat are both offline

Now while is a bit easier to use than a paper wallet the biggest advantage IMHO is that he got a seed so even if he loses the flashdrive he can get his wallet back.

Should I switch to that method? what are the possible vulnerabilities of it?

And before someone mentions "hardware wallet" I live in a country with some heavy import restrictions (on top of fiscal ones) so I rather not order something that could get me questioned by custom officials.

Print paper wallet and make it as a tatto, you will never forgot it. For me i used blockchain.info to store my coin


Haha laughs . I also use blockchain and coins.ph too. Coins.ph for transaction purposes and its easy to use too. Though i really not put all in one wallet i tried to invest it as much as possible than to stock it on my wallet.
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