Storing bitcoin safely needs to happen offline on a device called a hardware wallet. We call this "cold storage".
Anything stored online can relatively easily be hacked. Storing your bitcoin on a hardware wallet detached from the internet is the single most important thing to do after buying bitcoin.
“Hot” simply means “connected to the internet”, like your phone.
“Cold” devices are not connected to the internet, like a USB stick.
There are dozens of hardware wallet options. We have tried & tested a large variety of options and found that most are secure but also very hard to use. Bitsaga offers 3 hardware wallets with a strong focus on being easy to use and also being bitcoin-only. Being bitcoin only strongly reduces the attack surface of a hardware wallet, making them simpler and safer.
The 3 best bitcoin hardware wallets for cold storage
Jade
€75 - cheap starter
The best of the basics and everything you need to get you going. Fully open source software and hardware.
- Airgap with camera: scan QR codes to send bitcoin
- Pairs great with Blockstream Green, their simple and easy to use software
- Open source software & hardware
- Mobile and desktop support
- Mediocre build quality
- Bitsaga is an offical Jade reseller
Keystone 3 pro
€140 - best value & easiest to use
Keystone offers airgapped security and superior touch screen usability with 3 secure elements inside.
- Easy to use user interface
- Great user experience with large touch screen
- Multiple seed phrase support: 3 SE chips
- USB & MicroSD card firmware upgrading
- Camera & fingerprint sensor
- Anti blind signing (displays full transaction details)
- Bitsaga is an official Keystone reseller
Passport
€240 - future proof & recommended
High-end hardware and software which is a breeze to use. You can truly feel the attention to all details.
- Airgap with camera: scan QR codes to send bitcoin
- Great Envoy mobile app
- Superior security and usability
- Superior build quality
- Large color screen & keypad
- Removable battery
- Feature rich (multi-sig, TOR, built-in content..)
- Great documentation & support
- Bitsaga is offical Passport reseller
Don't forget to backup!
A trustworthy backup of your hardware wallet is crucial to prevent potential loss of bitcoin. Your bitcoin private key is initially stored in your hardware wallet, but what if something happens to it? What if it’s destroyed in a fire?
That’s where a steel backup comes in. Introducing the Seedfan steel backup, an indestructible backup of your 24 word private key (aka “seed”).
A must have when storing bitcoin securely for the long term.
Hardware wallet + steel backup bundles:
Triple your security with multi-sig
Guided concierge service
When storing larger amounts of bitcoin, wallets protected by a single seed have 2 main concerns:
- Single point of failure (only 1 seed)
- Zero fault tolerance (lose that seed = lose your bitcoin)
Wallets can have multiple seeds (for example: 3) and require multiple signatures (for example: 2) to solve these issues elegantly. This way you no longer have a single point of failure since you can lose 1 seed and still maintain full access to your bitcoin.
Bitsaga personally guides you to setup a complete multi-sig wallet best suited for your use case. So you no longer have to worry about your bitcoin and can enjoy full peace of min.
Collaborative custody partner
“The bitcoin adviser” is Bitsaga’s trusted partner for collaborative custody and your premier destination for professional Bitcoin management. Their reputation is built on unparalleled Bitcoin security, strategic planning, and comprehensive client education. Entrusted with managing over $1 billion in assets, they have been serving Bitcoin clients since 2016, and take immense pride in the fact that not a single satoshi has been lost under their supervision.
