What is segwit and how does it affect bitcoin custody?
Segwit, or segregated witness, was an opt-in change to bitcoin that occurred in August 2017. It coincided with a turbulent…
Segwit, or segregated witness, was an opt-in change to bitcoin that occurred in August 2017. It coincided with a turbulent…
Tom HonzikIf you’ve worked with self-custody bitcoin wallets, you may remember seeing some numbers and slashes that looked like: m/84’/0’/0’. This…
Tom HonzikKeys are fundamental to bitcoin custody. Understanding the basics is important for keeping your bitcoin secure, and can serve as…
Tom HonzikIn a recent article titled Your bitcoin isn’t in your wallet, we examined the word “wallet” in the context of…
Tom HonzikAs the value of your bitcoin grows, a less fortunate number tends to grow alongside it—the number of criminals who…
Tom HonzikAlthough it’s one the most popular terms while discussing bitcoin storage, the term “wallet” often gives the wrong idea to…
Tom HonzikIf you want to hold a large amount of bitcoin securely, it makes sense to investigate how the wealthiest bitcoin…
Tom HonzikThere are many different ways to custody bitcoin, and there isn’t one perfect method that suits everyone in all situations.…
Tom HonzikIn this article, we’ll cover how to apply threshold security using three different methods: script multisig, Shamir’s secret sharing (SSS),…
Tom HonzikOnce someone decides that they want to hold bitcoin in self-custody, they will soon discover that hardware wallets are the…
Tom Honzik, Stephen HallA deep-dive into 7 ways people try to improve their singlesig bitcoin security, and why multisig is a better alternative…
Tom Honzik, Stephen HallWhen it comes to storing your bitcoin, multisignature—or multisig for short—is widely recognized as one of the most secure methods.…
Tom Honzik, Stephen Hall