Hi guys
I know this might sound like a newbie question, but Ive not had enough bitcoin to think about putting any in cold storage since Cryptsy ripped me off when they went down
But just lately ive built myself back up a bit, and just need to check my understanding of a creating a cold wallet is correct ? This is what I think was the best way but im not sure
1. Download latest BTC client
2. move to a pc not connected to the internet.
3. Create an address on that PC without internet.
4. Send fund to address created on PC with no internet access.
5. Save keys in safe place
Also I was wondering if there are any 100% safe third party wallets that enable quick access if needed ?
Sorry if my question has been covered many times, but I just don't want to make a big mistake.
Thanks
Rick
This is a good read right here. Thanks for this information, a lot of newbies and less experienced have now ideas on how to keep their bitcoins safe. I believe though that no matter how secure your wallet is if you are not practicing safety then you will likely get hacked. Always practice safety and keep you passwords secure all the time. I know this might sound like a newbie question, but Ive not had enough bitcoin to think about putting any in cold storage since Cryptsy ripped me off when they went down
But just lately ive built myself back up a bit, and just need to check my understanding of a creating a cold wallet is correct ? This is what I think was the best way but im not sure
1. Download latest BTC client
2. move to a pc not connected to the internet.
3. Create an address on that PC without internet.
4. Send fund to address created on PC with no internet access.
5. Save keys in safe place
Also I was wondering if there are any 100% safe third party wallets that enable quick access if needed ?
Sorry if my question has been covered many times, but I just don't want to make a big mistake.
Thanks
Rick