Use a HW wallet
Discussion
It all depends on budget, time, technical aptitude and appetite for risk
You donβt have a choice. You internet connected laptop is just another hot wallet. Infected with Any 0 day malware and all your funds is gone. Be careful
Low likelihood but always possible
Probably lower risk of this than of Coinbase imploding though
That is why you keep it offline before you generate the wallet and while it is holding keys. Rip out the network module, if you must.
Ultimately yes 100%
But Iβm looking for a near-immediate solution that doesnβt require ordering something online or having a more experienced user help walk through it (as we wonβt be able to connect in person for a couple of weeks)
Send it to someone he can trust that has a cold wallet is the next safest bet. It is terrifying for Someone who doesnβt have any experience with self custody to handle a big stack of sats.
Iβve thought about offering him an address on my hww until he gets his own set up
Thatβs the easiest way. Send him your fiat equivalent to hold just in case you rugged him. π