Quote from: dsamuel24 on February 06, 2025, 06:47:54 PM

Quote from: magick on February 03, 2025, 09:38:20 PM

Blue wallet option:

(Before proceeding make sure your device is secure. Check that it has up to date antivirus software and is free from malware to protect your wallet and personal information)

- Launch the Blue wallet app on your device.
- Tap on the "+" sign to add a new wallet.
- Select the option “Import Wallet”.
- You’ll be prompted to enter the key in your case compressed WIF<52 characters long> Type it in carefully to avoid any mistakes.
- Once you've entered your WIF click on “Done”.
- After importing you may need to choose the type of wallet, select "Legacy (P2PKH)" from the options available.
- Click on “Import” to confirm and complete the process.

Now that your wallet is imported you should have access to your coins

If you want to transfer your coins to your Coinbase account find your Coinbase Bitcoin receive address and use the Blue wallet app to send your coins there.

Before sending all in one transaction consider a test transaction with small amount this way you can ensure everything is working correctly without risking a lot of money.

If you encounter any errors during the process please share the error message you see (without revealing any private information) so others can assist you.

OK, so I am going to proceed with this option (and THANK YOU FOR REPLYING WITH THIS INFO!).
I downloaded Blue Wallet from the  App Store on my iPhone. I have imported a few small BTC wallets (both from public key for watch-only and from private key for full control/spend), $100 or less of BTC value, and everything worked flawlessly. Now I am ready to do the big/real one.

If you focus on the above replies, keywords like: security, malware, hackers, safe keep coming up and for good reason. It's clear that security is a major concern when discussing wallet apps, The replies above have shared experiences to help others avoid losses and I appreciate their intentions.

Choosing between hot and cold wallets or online and offline methods, I already said:

Quote from: magick on February 04, 2025, 09:31:28 AM

- If security is your top priority I recommend looking into LoyceV's guidance on <Offline and running without hard drive storage> as this's one of the safest options available to minimize exposure to online threats.

To clarify a few points:

- Just because you’ve used the same device for other crypto without issues doesn’t mean it’s safe as some malwares targets specific types of keys, backup files, .. etc.

- Testing with small amounts doesn’t guarantee safety as some hackers might target larger sums instead.

- Avoiding installing suspicious apps or files isn’t a foolproof way to ensure safety as there are many seemingly legitimate apps that can still compromise your data even screenshots and saved files thats include any data in your clipboard (I might share a topic related to this)

- Whether Coinbase is a good option or not isn’t the main focus here the OP topic is about moving his father's coins from a paper wallet to Coinbase since he is already a user of Coinbase I assume he is familiar with the exchange and wallet rules and knows how to use it <correct me if my assumption is wrong>

It’s important to note that not all hot wallets are compromised, not all devices are hacked, and not every online method is at risk <I use Blue and similar options on my iPhone almost daily for couple of years and I have never been compromised> However, there is a potential risk of exposure when using them without a solid understanding of security practices if you believe you have thoroughly evaluated your device security and you are confident that it's secure you can consider using the Blue wallet option but if you’re unsure about your device security it’s best to stick with the safer options suggested by LoyceV.

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