Bitkey Review: Hands on With Block’s Bitcoin Hardware Wallet

[@HaydenOtto]

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[@mannyo9304]

The fact that he's recommending a ledger should be a massive red flag. Ledger's ability to support numerous cryptocurrencies is NOT a feature, it's a bug. The fact that their device has to support so many different types of software is an attack vector that most people aren't aware of. The main feature of a BitKey is that it's Bitcoin only.

[@HaydenOtto]

Most people, who aren't Bitcoin maximalists, want to invest in more coins that are not just Bitcoin. Even a Bitcoin-only wallet, Bitkey lacks basic features that many other Bitcoin wallets support. I wasn't even able to successfully use their replace by fee feature, as it just failed.

[@alan123120]

@@HaydenOttoall other coins are a scam and unregistered securities the only one that is a commodity is bitcoin.

[@michelwouters5725]

You are ineverything correct , however bitcoin is for the people. Not eveyone knows how it works. Ledgers are not that simple to use. I believe The company made a great attempt to get bitcoin more accepted with a better custody then solely software wallets. Great attempt to let the remaining market see what bitcoin can do.

[@mattyghost3409]

Just buy the ETF.... People that use wallets have multiple altcoins

[@slitch19]

I was able to back it up to the iCloud on iOS!

[@HaydenOtto]

Thanks for sharing that information.

[@vincenzoadr9337]

i dont agree with you review , i think this is a first step to move your crypto out of exchanges , then when you get familiar with it you can step up your knoledge and self custody , i think this product is made for people approaching self custody .

[@HaydenOtto]

Sure, perhaps!

[@yankeesuperstar]

100%, look into bitcoin university

[@julneree]

Thank you for reviewing! So what’s your suggestion for people who don’t want to take care of a paper backup / seed phrase? You don’t recommend using Ledger and its Recover feature, and you don’t recommend this Bitkey wallet. What would you suggest in that case?

[@HaydenOtto]

I recommend that you DO partake in the safekeeping of your own seed phrase. If that's something you are not willing to do, then yeah your options are limited in that you will have to use something like Ledger Recover and that is not ideal or recommended by me. You may as well be storing your coins on an exchange.

[@Btree33]

this is how areview is done ...detailed detailed detailed in all aspects of theproduct ..well done

[@VhOteda]

Yes the color of the kislux is beautiful and it is a great decision, maybe one day they will add feet and straps. It would be nice to have a bigger bag during the colder months when we have to store gloves, beanies, scarves, etc…

[@wadehoek6740]

I would have appreciated his video more if he didn't keep shilling Ledger. He didn't seem happy that it doesn't store shitcoins.

[@HaydenOtto]

Yeah because most people have a diversified portfolio and aren't interested in holding Bitcoin only. Even in terms of Bitcoin functionality, this wallet is lacking.

[@mattyghost3409]

​@HaydenOttoI mean if you only want Bitcoin just buy the ETF 😜😜😜 lol

[@bpp5507]

$150 is a lot of money for a wallet that only holds bitcoin.. it's a nice looking wallet tho and the functionality of it seems pretty straight forward

[@HaydenOtto]

Yep. My thoughts exactly.

[@bpp5507]

@HaydenOtto if your looking for Cool, unique, and flashy then this is it. But if you want a REAL WALLET, I would probably lean more towards Trezor for something on the flashy side, but has high functionality. Or a Tangem Wallet, where it's a little more basic in looks, but a good price tag on it and holds tons of different coins

[@miket.8289]

I agree with you, this product seems sketchy for now

[@MichaelBoyden]

I was hoping for a positive review. i really want to like this wallet but thumbs up for well reasoning your thoughts. Seems maybe a perfect wallet for younger adults.

[@stephenmcvay5368]

Thank you. Seriously.

[@bitfrankie]

That’s a bummer. The wallet looks so cool 😢

[@yankeesuperstar]

Btc is where it’s at.

[@dieterheld7970]

Don't buy , fingerprint does not work, giving hard time for refund. Missing features.

[@HaydenOtto]

Yeah I did try to contact them about something myself, a month or 2 ago, and never heard back.

[@mattyghost3409]

Why not buy the ETF if you're only interested in Bitcoin 😅😅😅..This key is crap