Hardware wallets are specialized, closed source devices that can't be replaced easily.
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Plus hardware wallets are closed source so I have now way to know how much to trust them
Yes... very closed source... ...
Plus hardware wallets are closed source so I have now way to know how much to trust them
https://github.com/trezor/
https://github.com/LedgerHQ
https://github.com/keepkey
https://github.com/digitalbitbox
That's fine except i'd have to order one and wait.
You DON'T have to order one and wait... you missed the point:Quote
Most (all?) of the hardware wallets use BIP39/44 compatible seeds and can be restored by most HD wallets
It is the equivalent of replacing your PC with other unused PC's you have lying about... you can just restore your hardware wallet into any compatible wallet you want... even Electrum!I don't know why people seem to think that once you migrate to a Hardware wallet, you're locked into?
