RE: Clueless crypto guy: My Trezor wallet
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I have been using my ledger nano S for over a couple of years. I've never used a Trezor but I believe its software is quite similar to the Ledger one.
I use my ledger every now and then and every time I have to do so, I have that same feeling you do but honestly, the software keeps improving and things get easier every time. I love having my crypto completely "offline" and controlled only for me.
I have been lucky enough for not being scammed in all these years but I have been close to a couple of times. It is risky out there so I try to keep my investment as safe as possible.
In the crypto world, easiness means risk or less control as everyone says "not your keys, not your money". I would add to that, "not your hardware wallet, not your money" as any site can be hacked. So, just relax, make an initial tiny small amount transfer and once you feel comfortable with the transfer process, move the rest of your assets. They will be safe. But still, that is only the first part of the game, shit happens, so you also want someone you have big confidence to have a copy of your Trezor keys in a piece of paper. If you lose them, you can always ask for them to your buddy.
This is good advice. I'll probably send my Trezor Keys to my brother...Or just post them on hive...A good reference point if I need them. 😂
The more I read and experience in the crypto space, the more I love having the complete control of my assets, no matter if they are big or small. It is risky but the satisfaction to know you are in absolute control is just a pleasure.
We just need to earn security habits we have been given by centralized service providers all our life.
As the industry evolves, new services will grow bringing easiness and security. One project I follow is FIO , a new crypto transfer protocol that introduces easy account naming as well as transfer requests, making the whole process much safer.
I like simplicity but with crypto simplicity isn't a thing yet I think. It will evolve though, I'm sure. I'll just keep plugging away at it little by little and hope not to make any mistakes.