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Ledger Introduces Security Key to Provide Stronger Protection for Users

Ledger Introduces Security Key to Provide Stronger Protection for Users

by Coinstop Hardware
Ledger, a leading provider of cryptocurrency hardware wallets and one of our favourite stockists here at Coinstop, has recently released a new appl...
How To Keep Your Recovery Phrase Safe

How To Keep Your Recovery Phrase Safe

by Coinstop Hardware
A recovery phrase, also known as a seed phrase, is the (often) 24 words generated by your hardware wallet during the initial setup process. It is u...
Security
Explore Web3 With Ledger Nano X: Introducing Ledger Extension

Explore Web3 With Ledger Nano X: Introducing Ledger Extension

by Coinstop Hardware
Exciting news for Web3 lovers - Ledger has recently released Ledger Extension, making it easy for users to directly connect to NFT marketplaces and...
Ledger
What’s the Difference Between Bitcoin Pins, Seeds & Passphrases?

What’s the Difference Between Bitcoin Pins, Seeds & Passphrases?

by Coinstop Hardware
Bitcoin seeds, passphrases, pins, recovery phrases… when you’re new to the world of cryptocurrency it can be overwhelming getting your head around ...
Security
How To Maintain A Bitcoin Node

How To Maintain A Bitcoin Node

by Coinstop Hardware
In our last blog post, we talked you through the steps to build your very own Bitcoin node. But once you have set up and synced your Bitcoin node, ...
Bitcoin Nodes
How To Build A Bitcoin Node

How To Build A Bitcoin Node

by Coinstop Hardware
In the world of cryptocurrency, having a Bitcoin node is essential for maintaining the integrity and decentralization of the network. By having you...
Bitcoin Nodes
What is a Bitcoin Node?

What is a Bitcoin Node?

by Coinstop Hardware
A Bitcoin node is a fundamental component of the decentralized Bitcoin network. It plays a crucial role in verifying and transmitting transactions,...
Bitcoin Bitcoin Nodes
Ftx List of Creditors Shows Airlines, Charities and Tech Companies Caught in the Exchanges Demise

Ftx List of Creditors Shows Airlines, Charities and Tech Companies Caught in the Exchanges Demise

by Coinstop Hardware
The complete list of creditors owed money by the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has been released, revealing a slew of companies and governme...
Crypto Predictions in 2023

Crypto Predictions in 2023

by Coinstop Hardware
There is no doubt that 2022 was a challenging year for crypto investors. There was the recent fall of FTX, one of the industry's biggest exchanges;...
3 Big Crypto Hacks & Collapses in 2022 & What We Can Learn From Them

3 Big Crypto Hacks & Collapses in 2022 & What We Can Learn From Them

by Coinstop Hardware
2022, the year of crypto cleansing. From scams to unsustainable business models, this year saw the market shake out the bad actors and shine a ligh...
Our Top 3 Crypto Security Devices of 2022

Our Top 3 Crypto Security Devices of 2022

by Coinstop Hardware
As we end 2022, we’re taking a look at the stand out crypto security devices of the year! LEDGER NANO S + The Ledger Nano S Plus takes the iconic L...
FTX Exchange Collapes: Why You Need To Remove Your Coins From Exchanges

FTX Exchange Collapes: Why You Need To Remove Your Coins From Exchanges

by Coinstop Hardware
If you’ve been keeping up with the latest news in the crypto sphere, you’ll surely have heard about the collapse of FTX, one of the world's largest...
Cryptocurrency Security