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Re: [PREORDER] Trezor: Bitcoin hardware wallet
by
neoranga
on 19/06/2013, 07:15:35 UTC
I'm confused as to why the PIN code is entered into the wallet application, rather than the device itself - surely that increases the risk of a successful physical theft. Assuming the PIN code is not changed on a regular basis, using the device on an infected workstation would essentially render the PIN code useless if attacked through a combination of both digital and physical means. On the other hand, if the code was to be entered on the Trezor itself, such a scenario is not possible unless the PIN code is provided by the owner under duress.

I recommend watching this speech from Bitcoin 2013 conference https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t18a-wXBnw
The guy explains the Trezor and shows how the PIN code works and why it's there.