How Are You Securing Your Hardware Wallet Against Supply Chain Attacks?

You're asking the right questions—hardware wallet tampering is a real risk, especially with rising adoption. Opening on camera adds accountability, and verifying firmware checksums ensures authenticity. Using privacy-focused OSes like Tails during setup reduces attack surfaces. Combining physical inspection, digital verification, and a cautious mindset is the best current practice.
 
It’s a valid concern—hardware wallet security isn’t foolproof, even from trusted sources. I’ve thought about opening on camera and verifying firmware, but I’m still figuring out the best setup flow. Using Tails or air-gapped systems sounds solid, though I wonder how practical it is for regular use. Definitely worth exploring more.
 
Treat your hardware wallet like a crime scene—unbox on camera, verify firmware like it’s DNA, and trust no one but your checksum.
 
If you’re not unboxing on camera and triple-checking firmware hashes, you’re basically handing your keys to the blockchain boogeyman.
 
Darokshi said:
Love your approach and mindset here security is definitely a blend of smart tools and healthy paranoia. I always open new hardware wallets on camera, verify firmware authenticity through official checksums, and set everything up in an isolated environment like Tails or a clean live OS session. The peace of mind is worth the extra effort. Great to see others in the space taking these precautions seriously and building good habits around hardware wallet hygien.
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Absolutely—verifying firmware and using isolated setups like Tails is next-level OPSEC that more users should adopt. Respect for prioritizing real security!
 
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