Anyone had experience using both Bitkey and Jade from nostr:npub1jg552aulj07skd6e7y2hu0vl5g8nl5jvfw8jhn6jpjk0vjd0waksvl6n8n ? Ordered my Bitkey already but wondering how any of the Jade wallets compare #asknostr
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I'm leaning towards completely-always-offline, never ever online, radios disabled, reflashed, old cheap or free, hand me down, readily available, commercial off the shelf, not Bitcoin targeted, laptops and Chromebooks.
Safer supply chain, flexibility, ease of use, good for noobs, powerful command line and GUI utilities, safe enough for my threat model. install Sparrow wallet and other tools as needed via verified .deb over USB.
Boot from USB TAILS if desired.
Change my mind, please🙂
Based on the detailed list you provided, I would assume you have spent time researching and did not arrive at your current decision lightly. I could spend much time telling you that the nostr:npub17tyke9lkgxd98ruyeul6wt3pj3s9uxzgp9hxu5tsenjmweue6sqq4y3mgl project meets all your checks but it would be more time than I'm willing to spend. Instead, you should simply DYOR. No amount of words strung together into a sentence can combat the amount of time you spent getting to where you are now. You will only change your mind when you've decided to do so. No one can force you to learn something you're prepared to argue. This is why I commonly quote Isaac Asimov, "Self-education is, I firmly believe, the only kind of education there is."
FR though, nostr:npub17tyke9lkgxd98ruyeul6wt3pj3s9uxzgp9hxu5tsenjmweue6sqq4y3mgl sounds like your device
Never heard of it before! Will check it out, thanks😎⚡️
These two wallets serve completely different purposes, so it’s important to understand the concept behind them. I recommend reading the Swan article—not for the product promotions, but to learn about how wallets work and what sets them apart.
Use the #Jade for securely storing Bitcoin long-term. For short-term storage, the BitKey is a good option.
I keep my #BitKey on a shelf in my office—it’s eye-catching, almost like a piece of art, but it’s not ideal for high security (low opsec).
Think of it like comparing apples and bananas. Take the time to explore the article, and feel free to ask any questions after!
Thanks for this Sooly! Bitkey does look amazing, can’t wait for it to arrive. I’ll check out the article and let you know any thoughts😎⚡️