Ngrave as a storage vault. 3 Pro as a trading alt app but not built for serious long term use. Ngrave is.

Hi Alex what do you think about about the ballet steel wallet?

Honestly: I don't get why hardly anyone talks or looks into the Ngrave wallet with its EAL7 security level.

@@shootyourshot_CR Why would someone need EAL7? Ngrave is overpriced

How abt keystone 3 pro?

Hey thank you! Happy to answer any questions/concerns if more arise. - Alex

I agree, subscribed for the great non-bias info ❤

Thank you!

Thank you 🙏

@@cyberscrilla what would happen if a hot wallet supported by keystone were to somehow crash? Would i lose my crypto?

Idk if keystone will see the comment themselves, just interested in what the answer is

@@Keags187 You would not lose your crypto. Crypto isn’t stored in your wallet, it’s stored on the blockchain. Your wallet holds your private key which is used to access your address on the blockchain. This is true for any self custodial wallet (hot and cold). As long as you have your seed phrase you have access to your crypto. - Alex

@@cyberscrilla Ok thanks for the quick reply 👍 keep up the great content, very informative video👌

Thanks!!

Great choices!

Tangem is REALLY good

Yeah. The ellipal for example... After 2 transactions Battery dies on you . Shame

@anticharlaton5823 Thank you! And that’s fair. Fortunately even if a wallet battery fails you can still recover your crypto using the seed phrase. Some wallets will still continue to work even once the battery fails (just have to plug it in). But I’m with you. Less hardware to potentially fail the better. If you’re looking for convenience and basic security go with Tangem. If you want additional security options and open source code, go with Trezor. - Alex

@MS-do6ef Ouch

I've never had a cold storage wallet and I think I might go for the Tangem wallet myself.

@@Solo6R Tangem is an excellent choice if you’re new to cold wallets. 👍

THIS!! Agree with you 100%

@@cyberscrilla not tangem imo, their app is a pretty big attack vector as you don't 100% know what you're confirming your key with, while with Keystone, the most secure wallet also can view transactions.

This is what scares me the most tbh

You’re right. There’s always at least some level of trust. This is why many prefer open source firmware/hardware over closed source. That way we know for sure there are no vulnerabilities or backdoors. - Alex

@cyberscrilla thank you for the reply! So, with the open source code, the vendor can't retrieve the seed phrase from the device if they want to? If yes, could you please tell how.

@dynamicroutes all open source code does is allows anyone to view the code. Therefore if there was some kind of backdoor that allowed the manufacturer to export your private key, the general public could see it

@@cyberscrilla 🥰

What about if you use a passphrase. The company can get that too?? Since the passphrase is saved on the device too?? Great question men

Thank you! You’ll like the Safe 3. Glad you’re getting away from Ledger! Enjoy!

​@@cyberscrillahey man, could you explain whether the Keystone 3 pro could experience the same fate like what just happened to Ledger? Since you said in your video with Keystone we MUST connect it to hot wallet(s)

@@randyra88 what happened with ledger did not directly affect their wallets. It affected decentralized applications. Any wallet is susceptible to that if you connect your wallet to a malicious website. To answer your question, the hot wallet integration DOES NOT affect security of the K3P. Your keys are still stored on the Keystone device (not in the hot wallets).

@@cyberscrilla i watched several of the videos. Seems like you wouldn't recommend Ledger, is it fair to say so? right now I am a bit divided because on one hand Ledger has failed so many times that I want to move away from it, but it still offers the easiest way to stake Solana in my experience : it can stake Solana directly from the native app Ledger Live, without having to connect to external hot wallet. But do you know other hardware wallet that offer this much ease in staking Solana? Much appreciated my man.

I recently returned to my ledger from my keystone even though we have all the scandals with ledger, I still feel that it's the more durable option

Right? Super simple. I still don’t understand why they don’t support Solana

Do you have connection with them to ask that question?

The trezor wallet model T now supports Solana as of a week ago. So the updated version should also.

@@amenlion88 this

you can connect the exodus wallet and support even more fyi

Tangem is by far the most user friendly in my experience. If you’re a complete beginner, that’s what I’d recommend

@@cyberscrilla thanks mate, how do you like the keystone 3 pro? it looks good with the big screen and fingerprint verification feels more safer.

@@fivestarcritic K3P is great. Ton of security features. But I don’t recommend it for beginners.

Definitely Keystone. HUGE screen and enought time for you to read all txn details to avoid human-error.

@@cyberscrillaI’m keen on both the Tangem and Keystone 3 Pro.

Hey I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

By far the most user friendly wallet on the market!

@@cyberscrilla so true!

Nice!

Someone stole your funds?

This was a comment that I hoped to see. Three weeks ago, I converted BTC to ETH on my Ledger Desktop Live using their "swap" CIC function, and I definitely made sure I had followed all steps carefully as I have owning the Ledger Nano-X device for months now. I was hacked six hours later from receiving my ETH off the swap, nearly $3,000 gone. I had always been extremely careful never to expose my seed phrase, kept everything securely offline, I don't believe that I had "blind-signed" anything, and yet Ledger Support was of no use. So now, I too am shopping around for other cold wallet options and seem geared towards both Tangem and Keystone 3 Pro, before cleaning up and resetting my Ledger Nano-X device completely. I am searching for a cold wallet as a "third base" solely to send, receive and storage ---- never having it connected to any website as possible. I so am glad to had came across this video review, it gave me some ideas to consider even though I am willing to take some extra steps in the name of SECURITY!! Thanks! @cyberscrilla 😎👍

@@Barbwire710 Don''t believe each and every one.

Thanks!

Nice! Good choice then for sure

Don’t worry. I still have a bunch of individual wallet reviews coming up! These are just my 5 personal favorites - Alex

No, they are not less safe.

Thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching!

Not sure. I’ve never used arculus so I can’t comment on its quality or user experience.

Thank you for watching!

Thanks for watching! Honestly, I think BCvault isn’t as user friendly as other wallets mainly due to its sd card/paper qr backup method which is untraditional in the hardware wallet industry. Assuming another brand of wallet fits your needs (coin support, security, compatibility, etc) I think it’s worth trying another brand of wallet. You might like it. And yes, it’s not a bad idea to diversify funds across various wallets.

Well that's weird. He hearted your comment but didn't answer your question.

This was a loaded question I overlooked. Definitely worth doing your own research before buying ANY wallet to answer such questions.

Thank you! Hope you enjoy it! - Alex

@@cyberscrillaI just have one question which some people raise. It’s not a concern right that my cold wallet doesn’t have a screen to verify the address?

@@tihanhaider9811 this can be a concern. But if you are using the official Tangem app, the risk of compromise is removed. Tangem advises users to prioritize their digital hygiene by maintaining a secure device environment, running the most up-to-date version of their mobile device's OS, and downloading apps only from official sources. The official Tangem app is open-source and its code is available on GitHub. This means anyone can check it out and verify that there is no backdoors and vulnerabilities, if they have some basic tech-knowledge of course. Appart from that, both Tangem app and Tangem firmware of the cards were audited by 2 most reputable audit companies - Kudelski Security and Riscure (this once was released just few days ago btw), which proves that there is no risk for attacks and backdors for Tangem Wallet.

I’d say Tangem or the Onekey Classic since they are the most user friendly

@@cyberscrilla thank you, that One Key Classic was my first choice!!

@@ofinnieBe sure to check the assets they support.

@@mariexichen1136will do, thank you.

Bad actors?

Er…. Organisations/countries that like to use technology to steal crypto etc

​@cyberscrilla yes, bad coorperations who will be behind the world citizenship after the Telecom outage for the reset.

Please provide any proof that a hardware wallet company in China (like Keystone) steals crypto. You won’t find any

The K3P still secures your private key and is needed to approved transactions. So it’s completely secure. The hot wallets are only used to initiate transactions. Nothing more. And no, if a wallet is banned in your country you can’t use it. - Alex

@@cyberscrilla I thought because it was a web 3 wallet a could use it… ok then thanks you for you knowledge and keep the good work!

Thanks you. And seriously! As for Tangem vs Trezor. They both have their own app. It’s just a matter of mobile vs desktop. Here are some things to consider: - Tangem is more convenient - It’s firmware is closed source - Trezor isn’t as convenient (but it’s still beginner friendly) - it’s 100% open source Actually, I have a video directly comparing the two if you haven’t already seen it. Tangem vs Trezor Safe 3: Budget Wallet Battle: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nuCVY65zztG7d2Q.htmlsi=tsJNdmB3zQ-cxLk6 Holler if you have any questions. - Alex

This! 👍

Tangem is VERY convenient and still secure 👍

You misunderstood me. They function the same & have the same security. Obviously they look different (screen vs touch). What I said is I prefer a wallet that simply secures my crypto (which they both do), BUT I don’t need the fancier version to do the same job as the more affordable option

Tangem is a mobile only wallet.

Thank YOU for watching!

😂 thanks! They have a weird policy about sharing codes. I can only share it in the actual video and comments section.

Nice, let me know how you like it

Happy to help if you have any questions.

Gunmetal is awesome! Thanks for your support

I’ve been to Texas once. Never worked there though 😆

Thanks! And it’s hard to say because best is subjective depending on your needs and experience. Tangem is more user-friendly and supports more tokens. But it is a mobile-only wallet and offers less security feature than the Safe 3. The safe 3 is mainly a desktop wallet, but it’s still fairly easy to use. But it supports less networks/tokens. I use my Tangem wallet more often. But, the Safe 3 is one of my go-to wallets for holding my long term investments I don’t access as much.

@@cyberscrilla Thanks. will be getting both of them to diversify my funds. Wish u success in it future videos and u also earned a new subscriber 👍

Directly from the manufacturer. Links are in the description of this video. - Alex

Glad to hear that. Thank you for watching!

Those are great wallets. But they are bitcoin-only

@@cyberscrilla That's correct, offcourse if you own altcoins then they should use the recommend devices from your video.

@@TheParaSIET100% thanks for the recommendations 👍

I’d recommend Trezor for sure!

The only wallet I know of that’s made in the US is Arculus. I’m not a huge fan of them. I’d much rather use Tangem or even Onekey myself. Ton of token support including SOL

@@cyberscrilla thnx, Keystone is working on bringing Phanton wallet integration, they told me phantom are the ones not being cooperative... thank you!

Hey Janet. Best is subjective. What are you looking for in a wallet exactly? Personally, I believe security and user-friendliness are the two most important factors when choosing a hardware wallet. Also, which network is the USDT on that you want to store? It’s important to confirm the wallet you buy supports the network you use. Personally I’d use Trezor Safe 3. OR if you’re completely new to wallets and aren’t super tech savvy, I’d go with Tangem. Happy to help if you have any more questions. - Alex

If you’re a newbie I’d recommend the Trezor Safe 3. You can download the Bitcoin-only firmware on the device offered directly from Trezor. The reason I recommend the safe 3 is because it’s very user friendly. BCVault is good, but a bit more complicated - Alex

Any wallet on this list that fits my needs.

Wonder why transactions would get stuck? I’d imagine this would be a blockchain issue not specifically wallet related?

Junky Chinese… stuck sending out? I use Eli and Ledger……😅😅😅

Throw that Ledger wallet away 😂

Some do. Some don’t. Most wallets that utilize an EAL certified chip are using an NDA secure element, so that part of the wallet is closed source. But something like the Trezor Safe 3 and Safe 5 use a non-NDA EAL secure element enabling them to remain 100% open source.

I think you answered this question yourself. Very important

I don’t recommend Ledger. There are better alternatives such as Onekey and Trezor.

@@cyberscrilla why is that? I own one but I’m thinking about switching

@MrSwaggerking13 for me, there have been too many red flags and mistakes on their end that have put their customers at risk. I talk more about it in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j8ubrKibnbq5cYE.htmlsi=9cbwOxb7GU25MTg8

​@@cyberscrilla yup ledger rumor backdoor better buy titan

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks for watching!

Not sure what crazy means. But all wallets have extensive user agreements.

Great feedback! Thanks for sharing your experience Marcus

In tangem have this feature?

​@@cyberscrilla in tengem have this feature?

Yes, Tangem allows you to sell certain coins and tokens directly in the wallet

@@cyberscrilla one more question, I m frm India so can I buy tengem from Canada or other country through my friend? Means any issue at the airport with this card?

Jade is great for storing Bitcoin. As far as the battery goes. As long as you have your recovery phrase you don’t have to worry about losing your funds at least. But like you said, it’s nice not having to worry about your battery falling nonetheless. Also, Tangem does not require updates. You only have to update the app ;) Glad you got out of Ledger. - Alex

Thank you for your support 🙏

Back when I made this video, I wasn’t recommending Ledger because of various concerns. However, after some research, I came to my own conclusion that these weren’t so much concerns as it was misinformation. I just posted a video covering these concerns and the truth if you’re interested: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nbdyY8WqnrSomGw.htmlsi=pjHGHNG0ov2w3TJ7

@@cyberscrilla Thanks, I haven’t been on the channel yet but I’m watching it now. Also thanks for such a quick response you earned a new sub!

Awesome! Let me know if you have any questions. Happy to help

All my reviews are unbiased and my own. I can say whatever I want about any wallet as I am not “sponsored” by anyone. I receive most the wallets I review for free. But again, these are my own thoughts and opinions and my HONEST list of the best cold wallets I put A LOT of thought into this list I made. I’ve been thinking about it for months actually. - Alex

They are outdated, support minimal currencies, less convenient, and can easily be destroyed. IMO

Two completely different wallets for sure

​​@@cyberscrillaI think BCVAULT will be my first choice.

Never used it. I like Tangem

It could be a computer issue or maybe you need to update the app? I haven’t experienced that personally. Safe 3 and BCVault are two COMPLETELY different wallets. I only recommend BCVAULT for advanced users. Safe 3 is more user friendly in my experience - Alex

I’ll make a video when there’s something to talk about besides speculation. I’ve been accumulating more during these dips personally. A lot more. Don’t worry I’ll keep everyone posted as more official developments are released

It’s a vault for sure!

I’ll see what I can do!

Yes, I would still keep an exchange handy (but get off Coinbase they are trash). Reason being is that Tangem doesn’t support buying, selling, and swapping every token. So you may still need to use an exchange to buy or sell certain tokens. As for backups, if you don’t setup the wallet using a seed phrase, you can only have a total of 3 backups (3 cards). Meaning, if you lose or damage all 3 cards (unlikely but possible) you would lose all your crypto if you didn’t first transfer it to another wallet or exchange before losing your last card. This is why I prefer setting it up with a seed phrase. You can create as many copies of your phrase as you want and you aren’t reliant on the cards. So even if you lose all your cards but still have your seed phrase, you could buy more cards or even another brand hardware wallet, import your seed phrase, and regain access to your crypto.

@@cyberscrilla thank you so much, I really appreciate the info!

If not coinbase, which exchanges do you suggest?

Crypto transfers occur in a matter of seconds in most cases. And you don’t have to get tokens on an exchange to take profit. You can use use a DEX to convert to a stable coin, then transfer whenever you want

Yes it is

All of them except Tangem and BCVault connect with metamask and can store NFTs and all erc-20 tokens

I don’t know what the best one is. I’ve had minimal issues using Kraken myself and I’m in the US

Thanks for watching. A couple things. 1. You should have one main wallet to use for cold storage. This wallet should never be used to connect to anything like dapps. Only hold, send, and receive crypto in it. Trezor would work great for this. 2. Have a separate burner wallet you use to interact online (this could be a hot or cold wallet) that doesn’t have a lot of your crypto stored on it. Just whatever you need to transact. 3. Tangem can’t be used to buy stuff at a store. They have partnered with Visa to release such a wallet, but it won’t come out until 2025 (maybe). I suggest watching this video that helps explain how to properly store your crypto. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nNR3h5eGlcm1aGQ.htmlsi=zt5y_PXOxpt6VfuP - Alex

@@cyberscrilla Thank you for your reply and the link! What burner wallets do you recommend?

@@tomhouston7863 Any wallet can be a burned wallet. Depends what coins you hold 👍

Honestly. I’m not sure. I don’t think so.

Anything is possible. However many of these wallets are audited by third party security firms (not in China).

No. Unless you have the keys to manage it and do whatever you want, it’s not your crypto.

@@cyberscrilla okay. So it is mine. That's pretty cool. I wonder how often that happens.

So you don’t like BCVault 😆

Tangem nor anyone else would be able to give you access to your crypto. They could simply provide you with new cards. Tangem recommends transferring assets to a new wallet if you only have 1 card left for example. Personally, i recommend always choosing the seed phrase option so you don’t have to worry so much about losing access to crypto

Thanks for watching!! And BC Vault is not open source! Great question I forgot to cover that - Alex

@@cyberscrilla Was actually Interested in buying one, but Not open source, No transparent... Thanks for your quick reply 😉

@@palogom4596 You got it :) Id recommend the Keystone 3 Pro if you want a completely open source option with ample security features. - Alex

Maybe. There’s wallets that have that. Illl be dropping a review of a wallet that has exactly what you’re talking about soon

Nice! You’ve tested 20 wallets? Impressive! Why is it your favorite?

Has BTC only option - ease of use - dual chip secure - great team - open source - long track record

@southbayproducts5371 👍 solid

lol@@cyberscrilla

Don’t think so considering you need the Tangem app which is available for iOS and Android mobile devices only

What’s your experience level? If beginner, id go Tangem or Ledger Flex. Otherwise, the Trezor Safe 3 is a solid option. Also, what coins are you planning to hold longterm? Make sure the wallet you buy supports those tokens.

@@cyberscrilla 3 years in crypto

@@cyberscrilla 3 Years in Crypto

​@@cyberscrilla 3 years in crypto

@@cyberscrilla 3 years in crypto

Let’s be honest. Ngrave is an overpriced paper weight. There are several options that are way more affordable and equally secure.

Are you asking which wallets are NOT manufactured in EU?

@@cyberscrilla exactly i just bought a keystone through your link thank you very much for this content.

Keystone 3 Pro has an internal battery. It also has 3 secure elements (Pro has 1). And the 3 Pro supports using 3 seed phrases on one device. And the 3 Pro has the first PCI Level anti tamper mechanism. But if you’re happy with the old Pro, it’s still completely safe to use.

@cyberscrilla So do you think the Pro 1 is risky to hold my coins long term? I've kept my BTC and ETH in there for 3 years. I haven't even checked to see if they're still in there for over a year lol

That is a common scam that’s going around. If someone tells you need that, they are trying to scam you.

Thx, that's what I thought! I have a SecuX cold wallet, I love it! It's very easy to use, and it supports a lot of Cryptos. What are your thoughts on this wallet?

You’re welcome. Honestly, I’m not a fan of SecuX. But I’ve only ever used the Nifty. I prefer Tangem or Trezor over SecuX.

Thank you! It’s still active. Must be all caps: CYBERSCRILLA Lmk if it works for you.

It worked, thanks so much @@cyberscrilla

Up to you. I’d research best security practices for phones. Also, this video might help a bit: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h8p4hah93OCncZ8.htmlsi=qBoU_VtusGBA3omk

It was time to switch a long time ago 😂