Is the Q1 worth it or should the MK4 suffice?
SeedSigner and Jade were the other ones I was debating on.
Get the newest Coldcard, put your seed on quality metal, and spend your time learning how to use it.
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I think the Q1 is more of a luxury because of the QWERTY keyboard. I would buy it if it's available and the price isn't a problem. Maybe it will have a longer supported life. The Mk4 is my most trusted option. SeedSigner is good but it doesn't store your seed. Jade was kind of buggy with Green but it works.
Wow - great assessments and info, very much appreciated.
Q1 seems highly experimental with new features, and I don’t exactly need all the bells and whistles necessarily that come with it. I’m almost certain I wouldn’t use half the features, but the batteries and keyboard are tempting for convenience.
SeedSigner and MK4 were really the ones that were 50/50. MK4 seems like the most frictionless option when it comes to security + ease of use - which is ultimately what I’m looking for in a HW device.
Jade I’ve heard too many mixed things on that create some concern.