2026-01-05 23:21:59

Ledger data breaches are a real concern, but here's the thing—proper operational security can make you untouchable. Forget keeping your seed phrases on any device. Write them down. Only paper. Store it physically in a safety deposit box, somewhere geographically isolated like Montana. Better yet, don't sync those wallets to any machine. Make access deliberately inconvenient. Want to move crypto? Fly there. Retrieve the paper. Re-enter manually. Yeah, it's a hassle, but that's exactly the point. When accessing your keys requires actual travel and effort, you've created a security perimeter most attackers won't bother penetrating. Cold storage isn't just about the hardware—it's about making your operational security so layered and physically distributed that digital breaches become irrelevant.

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consensus_failure

· 01-08 01:35

Flying to Montana to get the note is a bit exaggerated, but theoretically there's nothing wrong... it's just exhausting.

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AlgoAlchemist

· 01-06 12:55

Flying to Montana to get the note, really? Is this guy serious?

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LiquidationHunter

· 01-05 23:44

Flying to Montana to get the note... sounds like a spy movie, but it does make sense

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ProbablyNothing

· 01-05 23:43

Flying to Montana to get a note and enter crypto, isn't that crazy haha

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MevSandwich

· 01-05 23:42

Haha, Montana's approach is indeed a bit exaggerated, but I have to say... it really works. --- Who has actually done the thing of flying over to pick up a note? Tell me. --- Buried physical keys in the mountains—this security idea is brilliant. --- Talking about cold storage over and over again, it's still the same. Trouble is the best defense. --- I just want to know how many people would really fly just to transfer a coin. --- No matter how much Ledger gets exposed, it’s not my concern. Physical storage is the way to go. --- The higher the operation difficulty, the safer it is. I buy into this logic. --- Not being online really means you can't be hacked. Who can argue with that? --- Geographical isolation is a brilliant move—kitschy but effective. --- Buying a cold wallet alone isn't enough; you need to combine it with this ritualistic operation. --- Montana storing seed phrases sounds ridiculous, but it's a million times better than phishing.

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