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Tracked since July 16 at 12:13 · 1 analyses · Updated July 18 at 08:20

ZachXBT states all hardware wallets are 'complete garbage', recommends separate iPhone

ZachXBT posted that all hardware wallets are garbage and a separate iPhone is safer for signing. Roman Storm agreed, noting the lack of BIP39 passphrase support in mobile wallets. The thread sparked debate on wallet security.

2 key perspectives · 2 authors
  • ZachXBT called all hardware wallets garbage, recommends separate iPhone.
  • Roman Storm agreed, citing missing BIP39 passphrase on mobile apps like MetaMask, TrustWallet, Rabby.
  • AirGap Vault is the only mobile app with passphrase support, per Storm.
  • Tayvano proposed a 3-signer multisig setup with dedicated iPhone.
  • Other voices criticized the single-point-of-failure of a single device.

Highlights a known gap in mobile wallet security that many users face, and calls attention to the need for better passphrase support and multisig solutions on mobile.

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