Quote from: HCP on August 03, 2017, 11:45:30 AM

Quote from: pinkflower on August 03, 2017, 07:12:58 AM

Why do I need to transfer my BTC before loading my private key to my BCC wallet? Im quite sure loading the private keys will not affect my BTC.

It's to protect your BTC in case the BCH wallet you choose is "bad"

For instance, you just import your current private keys from BTC to BCH wallet... BCH wallet is bad and sends your keys to BadGuy... BadGuy can now steal both your BCH AND your BTC...

If you send BTC to a new wallet... and import your OldKeys to BCH wallet and BCH is bad... BadGuy can only steal your BCH.

that step is clear.
but i read that you have to use a total new wallet and transfer your bitcoin to a new adress in that wallet. it shall also not be on your pc where you hold your bcc privkeys and your bitcoin at the moment.
could someone explain for dummies why ? a new pc ? is it super causious ? or has it a good reason why a new mashine?replay? maliciouse hardware trojans and co ?
at the moment it feels like my btc are locked up till there is clearness about how to go on from here ? is it safe to update the wallet right now ? or should we better not open it at all ,till there is a good instruction ?