âDamn, all the hard-earned money disappeared in an instant on Atomic Wallet,â a user expresses indignation on Twitter. Every hacking, scam, and rug pull always has its victims. And we are still far, very far, from the end of these malicious acts.
Over the past two weeks, Ledger, a crypto security firm, found itself at the center of a major controversy. This controversy revolved around the new product called Ledger Recover. It is an optional update presented as a useful tool for recovering lost wallet keys. However, Ledger users were not pleased with this technical evolution. They suspected that the company was violating their fundamental right to privacy.
Cardano has been experiencing turmoil and a rollercoaster-like evolution since the beginning of the year, which led some observers to believe that the project still held promise. Is that still the case?
In the world of cryptocurrencies, smart and persistent investors are usually rewarded. However, there are a few rare exceptions to this principle. Sometimes, individuals manage to succeed by implementing a well-thought-out approach. Discover the success story of this new crypto whale.
As Ledger faces public backlash, let's take this opportunity to remind ourselves what a seed is, the concept of cold/hot wallets, and how BTC transactions work.
According to Balaji Srinivasan, our governments can deprive us of our cryptocurrency assets if they want to. They can indeed use Apple, through our iPhones and iPads, and Google if necessary. Let's explain!
Soon, Game Boy owners will have the opportunity to turn their devices into hardware wallets to hold their crypto. The project, known as Game Wallet, has been made public by Joseph Schiarizzi, a developer at Keyp. This Web3 startup aims to use a physical cartridge to harness the power of Nintendo Game Boy and transform it into a secure cold storage wallet for cryptographic assets.
On May 17, a now-deleted tweet revealed intriguing information about Ledger, sparking controversy. It suggested that Ledger could develop firmware to extract users' private keys without their knowledge. The following day, Charles Guillemet, the Chief Technology Officer of the cryptocurrency wallet provider, posted a thread to clarify how Ledger's firmware works, aiming to reassure users. Here's what it entails.
What is a seed? Is it possible for someone to guess it? What are the chances of that happening? What is the seed used for?
Bitget, the largest crypto copy trading platform, has announced a $30 million investment in the decentralized BitKeep multi-chain wallet, becoming its controlling stakeholder. The deal will allow the exchange to extend its range of services while also supporting BitKeep in enhancing the stability and security of its offerings. Itâs also aimed at helping both companies to leverage their strengths and collaborate on linking DeFi and CeFi.
Having already talked about good practices managing email addresses and crypto exchanges, it’s time to move on! The long term storage of your bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies on the exchange platform where you bought them is high on the list of bad practices for managing your crypto legacy. As ergonomic…
If you’ve been informing yourself about Bitcoin mining, you’ve certainly heard of Bitcoin Core. The open source software was first released in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of BTC, under the name âBitcoin Qtâ. According to data collected in 2016, almost 90% of miners used the Bitcoin Core client…