I see a lot of beginners asking “which hardware wallet should I buy?” but from doing my own research, I feel like these are pretty much non-negotiables when selecting one:

    • airgapped capability Being able to sign transactions without connecting the device to a computer (USB, Bluetooth, etc.) reduces attack surfaces.
    • open source or verifiable code If the code can’t be inspected, you’re trusting a black box with your keys.
    • secure elements Hardware designed to protect private keys, even if the device is physically accessed.
    • deterministic backups (seed phrase standard) You should always be able to recover your funds with your seed phrase, regardless of the device.
    • no dependency on a single app or company Your wallet should work with multiple tools, not lock you into one ecosystem.

    From what I’ve seen, some Bitcoin-only devices like COLDCARD seem to prioritize a lot of this, especially around airgapping and minimizing trust, but I’m still figuring this all out.

    Are there any wallet security features that I should also be looking for?

    What should you actually look for in a hardware wallet?
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