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IncidentsDated explainers on specific vendor incidents: what was reported, what it means, what to check.Breaches & scamsSeparate a data leak from a key compromise, and handle suspicious messages calmly.Wallet resilienceDevices, vendors and single points of failure — what redundancy really buys you.Backup & recoveryBackup formats, safe checks, storage and rehearsing recovery without exposing secrets.Family continuityInstructions the people you trust can follow, without handing them your secrets.

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Backup & recovery12, 20 or 24 words: understand wallet backup formatsLearn why 12, 20 and 24 wallet-backup words can mean different standards, and how to check recovery compatibility without exposing your backup.
Breaches & scamsA hardware-wallet company was breached. What should you check?Use a calm checklist to separate customer-data, app, firmware, hardware and key incidents, then find the official response for your situation.
Backup & recoveryA wallet-backup storage checklistReview wallet-backup storage for privacy, damage, location access and recovery dependencies without gathering secrets into one convenient failure point.
Wallet resilienceBuying a hardware wallet: a practical provenance checklistChoose a hardware wallet through a verifiable seller, inspect its arrival, and understand what packaging and authenticity checks can establish.
Breaches & scamsCan a phishing email come from an official address?An official-looking sender is not enough. Learn how compromised email services can deliver phishing and how to verify wallet messages independently.
Breaches & scamsClicked a crypto phishing link? Separate what happened nextClicked a suspicious crypto link? Separate visiting, downloading, signing and sharing secrets, then find the official response for what actually happened.
Family continuityCrypto inheritance: access and legal ownership are differentUnderstand why crypto recovery access and inheritance rights are separate, and what families should coordinate before an emergency happens.
Breaches & scamsCustomer data leaks and wallet-key theft are different problemsA leaked address and a stolen recovery phrase create different risks. Learn what each exposure means and how to choose the right response.
Wallet resilienceFind the single points of failure in your crypto setupMap the devices, backups, passphrases and people your wallet depends on, then address failures that extra hardware alone will not solve.
IncidentsFoundation Passport phishing emails: what happened and what to verifyFoundation reported phishing emails after backend access and later said about 5,600 addresses and 5,200 phone numbers were potentially exposed. What to verify.
Backup & recoveryHow to check a wallet backup without exposing itCheck that your wallet backup matches your device without uploading words, wiping a working wallet, or confusing a successful check with full recovery.
Family continuityHow to explain your crypto setup to your partnerExplain your crypto wallet to your partner in plain language, covering devices, backups, safe boundaries and what to do if you are unavailable.
Breaches & scamsHow to recognize a fake hardware-wallet recallLearn how to verify a hardware-wallet recall independently, spot requests for recovery words, and respond without following a scammer’s instructions.
Breaches & scamsHow to verify a message from wallet supportVerify wallet-support messages through a separate official channel, recognize unsafe requests, and share useful evidence without revealing wallet secrets.
IncidentsKeystone’s October 2026 breach: what wallet owners should checkKeystone reported stolen customer data and a device authentication key. Understand the affected scope and which owners need extra verification.
Family continuityLeave useful crypto instructions without sharing secretsWrite crypto instructions that explain the recovery route without exposing recovery phrases, passphrases or sensitive backup locations.
Wallet resilienceLost or broken hardware wallet: understand your recovery optionsUnderstand what a lost or broken device changes, which backup details recovery needs, and when missing hardware calls for a separate risk review.
Family continuityMake a crypto emergency plan your family can understandBuild a clear family crypto emergency plan: who to contact, where instructions live, what to avoid and how to prepare without exposing secrets.
Wallet resilienceMultisig and multi-share backups: what is the difference?Learn how multisig signing differs from multi-share recovery, what each protects, and which records you need before choosing either setup.
Backup & recoveryPIN, passphrase and recovery phrase: three different rolesUnderstand what a hardware-wallet PIN, optional passphrase and recovery phrase each protect, and which secrets are needed after losing a device.
Backup & recoveryPlan a hardware-wallet recovery rehearsalPlan a non-destructive hardware-wallet recovery rehearsal: check access, backup compatibility, passphrases and account records before device loss.
Wallet resilienceReplacing a device is different from creating a new walletRestoring a backup replaces signing hardware, not wallet keys. Learn how device replacement differs from creating a wallet with a new backup.
Breaches & scamsShared your recovery phrase? Where to get the right next stepsIf you shared recovery words, treat them as compromised. Find urgent official guidance without exposing more secrets or following a stranger’s transfer plan.
IncidentsThe 2020 Ledger data breach: lessons that still matterLedger’s 2020 customer-data breach was not a seed theft. Review the revised scope and the lasting lessons for impersonation and personal privacy.
IncidentsTrezor’s Brevo email breach: what was exposedTrezor confirmed 347,149 newsletter email contacts were exported through Brevo. Separate the phishing campaign from claims about wallet security.
Wallet resilienceTwo hardware wallets with the same seed: what redundancy meansTwo devices can provide access to the same wallet, but they also share its key risk. Learn what a spare solves and what it cannot protect.
Wallet resilienceWhat a hardware-wallet authenticity check can and cannot tell youUnderstand what hardware-wallet authenticity checks establish, why passing is not a complete inspection, and how provenance adds useful context.
Wallet resilienceWhat if your hardware-wallet company closes?A wallet maker closing does not erase on-chain assets. Review backup compatibility, software dependencies and recovery records before support ends.
Backup & recoveryWhat to check before a hardware-wallet firmware updateBefore updating hardware-wallet firmware, verify the update source, check your backup and confirm the recovery details your setup needs.
Family continuityYour annual self-custody review checklistReview your self-custody setup each year: backups, devices, recovery dependencies, family instructions and the changes that need follow-up.

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