The most secure way you can store your Bitcoins is through the use of a hardware-wallet
Here I’ll introduce you two of the most used Hardware-Wallet
TREZOR
The safe place for your coins. Now
Trezor
TREZOR was launched in August 2014 by SatoshiLabs and is the world’s first Bitcoin hardwallet. It offers a combination of secure offline cold storage, as well as the ability to spend tokens with a similar convenience as a hot wallet.
One of the most distinguishing features of the TREZOR wallet is perhaps its appearance. It’s a small device about the size of a car-key that is capable of connecting to your computer via a USB cable. It is also capable of safely being used on a computer that has been infected with malware.
When it comes to hardware Bitcoin wallets, TREZOR is often a crowd favorite. The vast majority of online Trezor reviews hover around a 4.5/5 rating. From what we’ve gathered, the TREZOR:
The TREZOR wallet user interface can be found at wallet.trezor.io and is accessible through Google Chrome, or via a thing called TREZOR bridge.
The TREZOR wallet is made to seamlessly connect with your TREZOR device, and help users control their coins, manage their balances, and initiate transfers.
From your TREZOR wallet, you are capable of generating as many public addresses as you want in order to receive payments and send payments (which requires you to enter your PIN code prior to sending).
The most important feature of any wallet is its security. The TREZOR is often referred to as one of the best Bitcoin wallets for a reason – it does the job of keeping its users’ coins secure.
Since your coins are offline, it is nearly impossible to hack them without having access to the physical device.
There is usually a trade-off between security and convenience, and TREZOR attempts to offer the best of both worlds.
When you want to keep your coins secure and offline, you simply just have to put them on your TREZOR wallet and put the wallet somewhere safe.
One thing worth noting is that SatoshiLabs is not a US company and is located in the Czech Republic. This shouldn’t be a cause for concern for the obvious reason that a ton of cryptocurrency innovation comes from all over the world, but it’s still a point of interest.
Regardless, even if SatoshiLabs turned evil and tried to take everyone’s coins, no one can touch the coins on an offline TREZOR. Additionally, all the code is open-source, so everyone can see what the company is up to.
If you want to trade your coins, you can utilize TREZOR’s limited USB connection to connect to your computer.
This limited USB connection operates the same way a computer mouse connects (the mouse tells the computer where it’s located and moves the cursor, but the computer can’t move the mouse).
This means that TREZOR is capable of interacting with computers that could potentially be infected with malware without putting the coins on the TREZOR at risk.
In order to access your coins, you would simply do so by connecting your TREZOR to your computer and power up the TREZOR wallet interface at https://wallet.trezor.io. From here, you can see your balances, generate addresses for payment, and send payments.
Overall, the TREZOR wallet is a darling in the cryptocurrency hardware world. The company has been around long enough to respond to consumer requests and optimize their product for security.
Ledger
The first and only certified hardware walle
Ledger
Ledger was launched in 2014 by eight experts with complementary backgrounds in embedded security, cryptocurrencies and entrepreneurship, united around the idea of creating secure solutions for blockchain applications. Ledger has now have over 130 employees in Paris, Vierzon and San Francisco.
Ledger developed a distinctive operating system (OS) called BOLOS, which the integrate either to a secure chip for the Ledger wallet line, or to a Hardware Security Module (HSM) for various enterprise solutions. So far, Ledger has been the only player in the market to provide this technology.
Ledger designed two wallets: the light Ledger Nano S and the touchscreen Ledger Blue, which can both support directly 23 cryptocurrencies, and dozens more via third party applications.
Cryptosteel
Cryptosteel is the premier indestructible backup tool for optimal offline storage of
private keys, passwords and wallet recovery seeds without any third-party
involvement.
The technology combines the age-old idea of engraving with a DIY
assembly format and materials that are stainless, rust-free, and fireproof up to
1200°C/2100°F to survive extreme conditions and unthinkable abuse.
Cryptosteel indestructible backup tools are compatible with other cryptocurrency
security solutions, including Trezor and Ledger HQ.
Cryptosteel is made by Sword Ltd, an independent UK-based company.