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Using QR codes as Bitcoin address protection
by
Churchillvv
on 06/01/2024, 01:33:33 UTC
I was reading some threads talking about malware attacks and clipboard virus so I thought of using something new to protect Bitcoin address, though I'm still anticipating a cold wallet to use this method on but I thought of sharing it. I don't know if this belongs here or beginners and help.

Here is how I thought of using QR codes for bitcoin address protection.
  • There are lots of QR code generators on the internet but you should look for the most reliable provider to use. For instance, I used this website https://www.qr-code-generator.com/
  • After getting a reliable provider you can copy your bitcoin wallet address and paste in the text reserved area.
  • Hence it generates a QR code that you can download as an image.

So as when your bitcoin address is requested you can just send the image for scan to prevent your Bitcoin address from being tempered with. I also thought of how easy it would be for businesses that uses Bitcoin as payment method. It could be printed out and pasted on points where it can be scanned easily.

Although there could be some negative effort of this action but at least it's a good ideal from my perspective.

Note: I don't know if this topic has been raised before as I couldn't find one if so I apologize in advance.