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Crypto Discussion Forum => Cryptocurrency discussions => Topic started by: NotATether on October 03, 2024, 03:21:05 PM
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So what is everybody using for their crypto assets?
In an ideal world, we all would be using hardware wallets, but I'd understand if you do not use them for one reason or another (as long as you're not being reckless).
Also what operating system do you use for looking at / using crypto related stuff in general. Would be interesting to see if there is a derivation from the usual "80% Windows - 17% Mac, 3% Linux" sort of proportions that tell the market shares for normal users.
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I chose only Windows. We should be able to select more than one operating system on the poll. I would have gone for both Windows and Android.
I have some coins on phone. I prefer to use open source wallet. So I did not see a good opened source wallet for Windows which support altcoins. I use Unstoppable wallet for altcoins which is a mobile wallet. For bitcoin I prefer Electrum and Sparrow on desktops but I also use Bluewallet for Android.
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So what is everybody using for their crypto assets?
In an ideal world, we all would be using hardware wallets, but I'd understand if you do not use them for one reason or another (as long as you're not being reckless).
Also what operating system do you use for looking at / using crypto related stuff in general. Would be interesting to see if there is a derivation from the usual "80% Windows - 17% Mac, 3% Linux" sort of proportions that tell the market shares for normal users.
I use a mix of Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS for my crypto activities. Windows is for crypto forums, Linux for managing crypto wallet apps on my PC, Android for market news, and iOS for using CEXs. If forced to choose only one, I'd pick iOS as it's where I place most of my trades.
I can't afford a hardware wallet yet. It could be part of my setup in the future if I can make significant profits in this bullrun, when 1 BTC = $150K-170K ^^
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Still I am using my Android mobile phone for everything. But it is separate. I don't do much activities on that phone I use it only for transactions otherwise I didn't attached my social media accounts with that mobile.
Means you can say I use 100% Android for crypto activities. I use windows too but I rely on Android mostly. By the way I am thinking to shift it to my Windows but still didn't do it just thinking about it....
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Use both windows and andriod. I have electrum wallet which I use on my windows and I also use blue wallet on my andriod phone. When I am not around my PC or far away, I use my phone but when I am at home, I use my PC.
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I think your analysis is right. I use Android and Windows, and I never have the intention to change these OS for another.
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I can only afford android on this matter because my windows was damaged and dead after the super typhoon hit our place and it's pricey as well then hardware wallets are quite expensive for me so yeah I am happy using android as of the moment. 😁
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Right now, I am using both Windows and Android...and so far they are serving me well. I understand that there can be some associated risks using them but I don't have a lot of crypto assets and I am just careful on what I do. For sure, there is no need on my part to buy and use hardware wallet though I know that they can be a lot safer compared to what I am using. There can be a time when most of the people in the crypto industry would be using a decentralized OS but it can take a lot of years before this can happen.
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I use Windows and Android, Windows 10 on my laptop I use it to browse crypto forums and some other crypto related work, I used Electrum wallet in the past but unfortunately I don't use it anymore since it was hacked.
I also use Android mobile to use wallets and some CEXs because I think it is more secure than Windows.
I know Windows is the worst secure among all the other operating systems but unfortunately I have been used to it for a long time and I find it difficult to switch to another system.
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I use Windows and Android, Windows 10 on my laptop I use it to browse crypto forums and some other crypto related work, I used Electrum wallet in the past but unfortunately I don't use it anymore since it was hacked.
I also use Android mobile to use wallets and some CEXs because I think it is more secure than Windows.
I know Windows is the worst secure among all the other operating systems but unfortunately I have been used to it for a long time and I find it difficult to switch to another system.
Yeah, I too use Windows for my ventures and Android on my phone, don't remember exactly which one. I use Metamask and Trust wallets, mostly.
I hear many bad things about Windows, however, I haven't experienced anything bad or exploiting on it yet.
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Also what operating system do you use for looking at / using crypto related stuff in general. Would be interesting to see if there is a derivation from the usual "80% Windows - 17% Mac, 3% Linux" sort of proportions that tell the market shares for normal users.
It's going to be more like 95% Windows and Android and the rest being shared by iOS and maybe some Linux.
If you think of 17% for Mac you're forgetting the demographic part, most countries that are highly represented here have an under or around 10% share of iOS and 90% Android, macOS not even that!
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My work for the past many years was dependent on Windows, so I was kind of stuck on it. I've been planning to switch to Linux or iOS for some time, but since I don't change devices often anymore, I've become too lazy to make an OS switch.
What has always held me back when switching to Linux is that it is not uncommon for an application to only have a Win version, which would require that I have a spare Win in addition to Lin... This is already an unwanted complication for me.
For crypto, of course exclusively hardware wallet, only some minor amounts are on some applications, mostly for test purposes.
It's going to be more like 95% Windows and Android and the rest being shared by iOS and maybe some Linux.
If you think of 17% for Mac you're forgetting the demographic part, most countries that are highly represented here have an under or around 10% share of iOS and 90% Android, macOS not even that!
Speaking of the OS topic, which distribution is currently the friendliest?
Mainly for browser things, possibly if it is necessary to add some software so that I don't have to compile anything, I simply have no interest in such an approach.
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Android + Ledger nano S.
I'm quite surprised with the poll, I thought Windows would be winning but Android is on top, affordability must be playing it's part.
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So what is everybody using for their crypto assets?
In an ideal world, we all would be using hardware wallets, but I'd understand if you do not use them for one reason or another (as long as you're not being reckless).
Also what operating system do you use for looking at / using crypto related stuff in general. Would be interesting to see if there is a derivation from the usual "80% Windows - 17% Mac, 3% Linux" sort of proportions that tell the market shares for normal users.
Android and Windows..
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A hardware wallet is always the best wallet for an ideal long time holding. Especially when you want to have fun with big funds secured and risk free. But since i use mobile most of the time, I do all kinds of activities including small and big capital transactions in crypto through mobile. But for me both laptop and mobile are fun but i find mobile as more helpful content to work on crypto. But if you don't have much money then there is no need to use hardware wallet. In fact most of the crypto users today are mobile ussr.
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So what is everybody using for their crypto assets?
In an ideal world, we all would be using hardware wallets, but I'd understand if you do not use them for one reason or another (as long as you're not being reckless).
Also what operating system do you use for looking at / using crypto related stuff in general. Would be interesting to see if there is a derivation from the usual "80% Windows - 17% Mac, 3% Linux" sort of proportions that tell the market shares for normal users.
All of the Mobile phones except Apple's are built on Linux based kernel Android so I use Android and Windows to access my crypto I don't carry a laptop to every location so I use Android based phones mostly to access my crypto. I don't use a hardware wallets due to many reasons like difficult access and funds are not huge that they require a separate hardware wallet.
What's your OS for crypto and for all the tasks? Mac is a secure OS but it's expensive and I don't like Linux although its a good OS compared to Windows.
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That's what I know. Android is a derivative of Linux which we now use on our mobile phones. Linux been around since the time Apple also started but they seem left behind still even when it's tech is more advance and used by bigger companies including our servers.
Since the time I was downloading files, I am already using Linux. It takes awhile to learn but this time we don't even used CLI in Linux anymore.
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I make use of Android for all my crypto transactions and trading. This is because I don't like to use systems that often for crypto related matters and I use system mostly for my real life jobs and normal life activities. But when it comes to cryptocurrencies, I only make use of my phone. I use Trust wallet to store my coins and when it comes to coins that can't be stored on Trust wallet, I trade it for USDT or store in exchange, it's not the safest, but for some reasons.
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I'm a long-time user of Windows and very comfortable using it ever since, so my priority has been Windows, followed by Android, I know that its better to use Linux when it comes to operating system but its been the one that I am very accustom in using I'm just employing the best security measures on Windos.
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So what is everybody using for their crypto assets?
In an ideal world, we all would be using hardware wallets, but I'd understand if you do not use them for one reason or another (as long as you're not being reckless).
Also what operating system do you use for looking at / using crypto related stuff in general. Would be interesting to see if there is a derivation from the usual "80% Windows - 17% Mac, 3% Linux" sort of proportions that tell the market shares for normal users.
I uses Macbook since 2018 and also I have installed a Unix flavored on one of my old laptop, as I used it as back up as well. Unfortunately, after not using it for a long time, my old laptop has died already. My son was able to revived it, but then again, when I requested it to open it again so that I can used it, it won't so I have to get another backup.
Of course I have a hardware wallet as well, but it is well kept.
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I voted for Mac even though I used hardware wallet and Linux regularly because I rarely touched my HW. It's for long-term storage. I also use Windows but no longer use it to manage my wealth. I'm also surprised to see Android ranked that high, though the sample is too small to make any meaningful conclusion. I guess you could say members on this forum prefer convenience or manage crypto in a small amount most of the time hence why they're comfortable with Android. CMIIW.
Mac is a secure OS but it's expensive and I don't like Linux although its a good OS compared to Windows.
I feel you. I buy my Mac device because my work demands me to have one. I don't think I'll buy one if my goal is to secure my crypto properly. What's your issue with Linux? I believe they've become friendlier to use. I might be biased because I like to experiment with stuff though.
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Nice question, I'm curious to see the results
I'm a windows user, I already tried mac OS but it's hard to get used to
So I use Windows most of the time to deal with crypto, I use IOS when I'm out of home, and I use a hardware wallet to hold my BTC and ETH
When I use DeFi and try some airdrops, dex, NFTs, I use windows
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I use Linux. In fact, i only Windows for tasks which can't be done with Linux or can't be done easily with Linux. I never use Mac because you must buy Apple device which isn't cheap, even though i could find used Apple device for relative low price.
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So what is everybody using for their crypto assets?
In an ideal world, we all would be using hardware wallets, but I'd understand if you do not use them for one reason or another (as long as you're not being reckless).
hardware wallets are quite costly and if you do not have that much funds yet it does not seem to be the utmost priority especially if you are someone who uses crypto for transactions
anyway i use both android and windows i store most of it on a mobile device which is an android but i also use my laptop for other crypto transactions i think both are safe as i have not encountered any problems with both considering of course the kinds of software or wallets or exchanges you guys are using
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Nice question, I'm curious to see the results
Surprisingly, there are a lot of Android users. I guess that shows how easily a mobile phone can let you accept crypto payments by QR code. Although by that metric I was expecting to see more iOS crypto users. But that's alright; I think it has something to do with many of the traditional wallet software only supporting Android. (It is much harder to get into the App Store than to make an apk.)
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So what is everybody using for their crypto assets?
In an ideal world, we all would be using hardware wallets, but I'd understand if you do not use them for one reason or another (as long as you're not being reckless).
Also what operating system do you use for looking at / using crypto related stuff in general. Would be interesting to see if there is a derivation from the usual "80% Windows - 17% Mac, 3% Linux" sort of proportions that tell the market shares for normal users.
Android and Windows, but more activities on Android. Because I'm rarely at home, so using an Android phone for crypto activities is very easy. Simple and easy to carry anywhere, but when I'm at home I use Windows. Actually, whatever type of OS is used, if we are used to using it, everything will run smoothly and fine.
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So what is everybody using for their crypto assets?
In an ideal world, we all would be using hardware wallets, but I'd understand if you do not use them for one reason or another (as long as you're not being reckless).
Also what operating system do you use for looking at / using crypto related stuff in general. Would be interesting to see if there is a derivation from the usual "80% Windows - 17% Mac, 3% Linux" sort of proportions that tell the market shares for normal users.
Well, Android is still doing a very good job for me, I have two windows laptops by the side though, but the poll above does not give the Chance to select two options, so, I had to choose the option that I uses much more frequently, and that is my android phone.
Hardware wallet are very good, but it's not a popular option in this part of the world that I live, one reason is that, it's hard to find crypto hardware wallet in shops in my country, and when you decide to buy it online and have it sent over from another country, it's very expensive due to the current exchange rate between our local currency and the dollar, so most average people who are into crypto in this part of the world have to depend on alternative means of securing our crypto holdings, all we try to do is not to be reckless.
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Nice question, I'm curious to see the results
Surprisingly, there are a lot of Android users. I guess that shows how easily a mobile phone can let you accept crypto payments by QR code. Although by that metric I was expecting to see more iOS crypto users. But that's alright; I think it has something to do with many of the traditional wallet software only supporting Android. (It is much harder to get into the App Store than to make an apk.)
I was a little surprised too, but Android really is the most accessible device to anyone in the world
In my country, even though it's not first world, it's easy to buy an Android phone for less than 100 dollars or even less if you want a pre owned
iPhones, laptops and hardware wallets are more expensive or difficult to obtain, and this last one only if you import or pay a lot more
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I feel you. I buy my Mac device because my work demands me to have one. I don't think I'll buy one if my goal is to secure my crypto properly. What's your issue with Linux? I believe they've become friendlier to use. I might be biased because I like to experiment with stuff though.
Linux will do finer than Mac and iPhone but using HW is better than anything. I don't like Mac or iPhones not only because they are expensive but because they keep a dire eye on our information I even heard they take continuous photos from their back and front cameras and you don't even know they are taking such pictures.
Why are they are collecting such images? I don't have any issue with Linux just don't use it regularly, I prefer Android because till now I faced no problem with it but opting for the best is a good.
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I feel you. I buy my Mac device because my work demands me to have one. I don't think I'll buy one if my goal is to secure my crypto properly. What's your issue with Linux? I believe they've become friendlier to use. I might be biased because I like to experiment with stuff though.
Linux will do finer than Mac and iPhone but using HW is better than anything. I don't like Mac or iPhones not only because they are expensive but because they keep a dire eye on our information I even heard they take continuous photos from their back and front cameras and you don't even know they are taking such pictures.
Why are they are collecting such images? I don't have any issue with Linux just don't use it regularly, I prefer Android because till now I faced no problem with it but opting for the best is a good.
Linux these days are pretty much easy to use anymore. unless you are going for some derivatives that work on older computer that you still want to keep. xfce Desktop are very useful for old hardware.
back then most issues with Linux is that if after 4 years the LTS version of the derivative you use become unsupported, you my have to do some tweaking yourself like adding list of repositories just so you can update/upgrade. depending on the distro but if your program isn't in the repo, you'd have to compile the targz and its libs on your own. glad there are Linux forums for this.
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Unfortunately i don't have a hardware wallet which would be the best choice in terms of security, i use coinomi and trust wallets on both Windows and Android.
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For now, I only make use of my Android phone for almost all crypto related stuffs for the sake of it's high mobility and my kind of work, though I also make use of my PC which uses Windows OS but all of my crypto related accounts on my PC are also on my Android phone.
Sometimes for the reason of trading and Bounty, I make use of my PC at my convenience because of its wide view but in all I'll vote for my Android because I use it more often and more consistently.
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I do have an android phone, but I rarely ever use it for any crypto reasons, I just use it for basic phone stuff, like reels and such. I use my computer for anything crypto related. I used Linux for a short period in my life, which I didn't even install, a friend of mine who knew these did it because my PC was incredibly old before I got this one, I had a very very terrible laptop that barely worked, he installed Linux to save some time and thankfully for some reason it helped me for some months, maybe like half a year. But now I have a decent PC, definitely a good one, and it helps me with all my crypto stuff and its windows.
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In an ideal world, we all would be using hardware wallets, but I'd understand if you do not use them for one reason or another (as long as you're not being reckless).
Ideally yes, hardware wallet, as a wallet that is more recommended and also safer for storing our crypto assets, especially in the long term, and the assets we have are quite a lot, then we should have a hardware wallet. It's just that as You said, not everyone can do it, not because they don't have money but because they don't want to bother sending it back and forth. especially for small investors, we sometimes do trading, so if it's in a hardware wallet, it might take a little time.
Also what operating system do you use for looking at / using crypto related stuff in general
I/m using and familiar only with windows usage so far in my devices and also some in my mobile phone so that I can control and monitor the assetss easily everywhere I clik it in android.
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But now I have a decent PC, definitely a good one, and it helps me with all my crypto stuff and its windows.
Linux is quite decent too. You should try it especially if your workflow doesn't include exclusive Windows apps. I use Windows regularly for gaming because my games don't support Linux even with Wine or other emulators.
because they don't want to bother sending it back and forth. especially for small investors, we sometimes do trading, so if it's in a hardware wallet, it might take a little time.
I used to do that in the past, and I don't think it's as slow as some people expected. I guess it depends on the setup, but inputting a PIN/password every time I make a transaction is not time-consuming IMO. I think the trade-off is worth it.
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... I had a very very terrible laptop that barely worked, he installed Linux to save some time and thankfully for some reason it helped me for some months, maybe like half a year. But now I have a decent PC, definitely a good one, and it helps me with all my crypto stuff and its windows.
It's amazing how a good computer or laptop, with an up-to-date operational system, can help you do everything you need to do, saving you time and giving you more resources to take part in more projects and be able to study/work
Those who only have access to an older cell phone have to spend a lot of time doing simple tasks that would be easy on a PC or laptop
Even here on the forum, using a cell phone is quite difficult when you need to quote someone or post an image
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... I had a very very terrible laptop that barely worked, he installed Linux to save some time and thankfully for some reason it helped me for some months, maybe like half a year. But now I have a decent PC, definitely a good one, and it helps me with all my crypto stuff and its windows.
It's amazing how a good computer or laptop, with an up-to-date operational system, can help you do everything you need to do, saving you time and giving you more resources to take part in more projects and be able to study/work
Those who only have access to an older cell phone have to spend a lot of time doing simple tasks that would be easy on a PC or laptop
Even here on the forum, using a cell phone is quite difficult when you need to quote someone or post an image
Yeah, it's just less convenient, generally, for everybody.
The laptop is an eye-saver, in my opinion, and it's useful for more tasks.
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I am using various Linux distributions for over 20 years. I only used Windows for some games, although I haven't had time to play games in a while, so I only use Linux. I've never found Windows to be a secure enough operating system to use for certain things, and Android has more holes than a spaghetti strainer. Before some of you tell me that Apple's operating systems are based on Unix-like systems, I will tell you that yes, you are right, but my answer is that they are proprietary code, which is why I always rule out Apple's operating systems.
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I've never found Windows to be a secure enough operating system to use for certain things, and Android has more holes than a spaghetti strainer.
I agree Windows feels not secure enough, although they make some improvement by introducing Windows Defender and UAC. Although for Android, IMO it's secure enough assuming you pay attention to permission and receive OS/security update.
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So what is everybody using for their crypto assets?
In an ideal world, we all would be using hardware wallets, but I'd understand if you do not use them for one reason or another (as long as you're not being reckless).
Also what operating system do you use for looking at / using crypto related stuff in general. Would be interesting to see if there is a derivation from the usual "80% Windows - 17% Mac, 3% Linux" sort of proportions that tell the market shares for normal users.
- Windows is also what I use most, because I feel more comfortable when I use it, then the android when I'm outside or somewhere else I use it. But when I bring a laptop, it's still more on desktop of course as long as possible.
Now when it comes to wallets, it's electrum on desktop and on android, then on altcoins, it's bluewallets, Trust wallet, and Bitget wallet and Okx wallet.
I don't use the rest here either.
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I've never found Windows to be a secure enough operating system to use for certain things, and Android has more holes than a spaghetti strainer.
I agree Windows feels not secure enough, although they make some improvement by introducing Windows Defender and UAC. Although for Android, IMO it's secure enough assuming you pay attention to permission and receive OS/security update.
I've already tried using MAC OS for security, I bought a macbook air and tried it for a few months
As a windows user, I found it very difficult to do things on the system and I couldn't get used to it, so I had to go back to windows
Nowadays, Windows with its own antivirus is very secure, and if you're careful, you can prevent everything, you can use a antivirus too, like eset or kaspersky, and they will help you
A few simple practices will keep you out of problem in any OS
Always keep it up to date, don't install anything cracked or not from official sources, use a hardwallet and don't save passwords on your PC
These alone will keep you out of trouble
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So by both votes and comments, Android wins, and I'm pretty sure the margins in the actual real world are even higher, way to many people use their smartphones for everything, and fewer desktops and even laptops are sometimes replaced with tablets. But I think that the worst part in this would be that the people who actually store their coins on their own devices are a minority compared to the ones keeping funds on CEXes.
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I've already tried using MAC OS for security, I bought a macbook air and tried it for a few months
As a windows user, I found it very difficult to do things on the system and I couldn't get used to it, so I had to go back to windows
Nowadays, Windows with its own antivirus is very secure, and if you're careful, you can prevent everything, you can use a antivirus too, like eset or kaspersky, and they will help you
A few simple practices will keep you out of problem in any OS
Always keep it up to date, don't install anything cracked or not from official sources, use a hardwallet and don't save passwords on your PC
These alone will keep you out of trouble
It is true that the learning curve can be more complicated depending on certain parameters, but as a general rule you can do exactly the same things, unless they require additional and exclusive hardware for example. As a Linux and BSD user I have never had a problem in this regard, not even with some games. But it really all depends on the time we dedicate to studying and delving into the operating system that we want to learn to use.
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because they don't want to bother sending it back and forth. especially for small investors, we sometimes do trading, so if it's in a hardware wallet, it might take a little time.
I used to do that in the past, and I don't think it's as slow as some people expected. I guess it depends on the setup, but inputting a PIN/password every time I make a transaction is not time-consuming IMO. I think the trade-off is worth it.
It's not that inconvenient but hardware wallet providers can do better in that regard. For example, keypad like mobile would be better than scrolling numbers through 2 buttons given — this is with ledger nano S, I don't know about other HW wallets.
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My primary OS for crypto is Android OS, because I'm often and always with my mobile device. Reason for this is because of the flexible nature and easy to access feature.
Because it is a store of value for me, I make sure the use of it by other people is limited and controlled.
Though, not many of the people I associate with are crypto users or lovers.
I am trying to move to Windows OS, for my trading and other crypto related activities. Apart from Windows OS and Android OS, I'm a noob to other operating system.
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When it comes to security, it is recommended to use hardware wallets to handle cryptocurrencies for long-term storage of assets. Many also mention that Windows has its own security features such as Windows Defender, but for those who are serious about security, Linux may be the preferred option.
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Mostly Windows (electrum) and Android. It's convenient for me that way!
I would love to try a hardware wallet though, but unfortunately crypto is still banned in my country. So I cannot directly purchase a hardware wallet or get my hands on one. Even if I did manage that, there could be consequences. I wouldn't dare to take that risk!
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Mostly Windows (electrum) and Android. It's convenient for me that way!
I would love to try a hardware wallet though, but unfortunately crypto is still banned in my country. So I cannot directly purchase a hardware wallet or get my hands on one. Even if I did manage that, there could be consequences. I wouldn't dare to take that risk!
FWIW, you could build your own hardware wallet using general-purpose electronic components. For example, you could create your own Trezor[1] and Jade[2]. Although it requires you to have some electronics skill and cost of the component/tool could be expensive depending on where you live.
[1] https://www.instructables.com/Making-My-Own-Trezor-Crypto-Hardware-Wallet/ (https://www.instructables.com/Making-My-Own-Trezor-Crypto-Hardware-Wallet/)
[2] https://github.com/Blockstream/Jade/tree/master/diy (https://github.com/Blockstream/Jade/tree/master/diy)
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Mostly Windows (electrum) and Android. It's convenient for me that way!
I would love to try a hardware wallet though, but unfortunately crypto is still banned in my country. So I cannot directly purchase a hardware wallet or get my hands on one. Even if I did manage that, there could be consequences. I wouldn't dare to take that risk!
FWIW, you could build your own hardware wallet using general-purpose electronic components. For example, you could create your own Trezor[1] and Jade[2]. Although it requires you to have some electronics skill and cost of the component/tool could be expensive depending on where you live.
[1] https://www.instructables.com/Making-My-Own-Trezor-Crypto-Hardware-Wallet/ (https://www.instructables.com/Making-My-Own-Trezor-Crypto-Hardware-Wallet/)
[2] https://github.com/Blockstream/Jade/tree/master/diy (https://github.com/Blockstream/Jade/tree/master/diy)
I took a look at the tutorial.
I don't think I have the ability to build one myself. I have absolutely zero knowledge of electronics or hardware. I don't know where to get the parts from or how to assemble all the parts. I've never touched a soldering device in my entire life! :) I can't even print the enclosure myself since I don't have a 3D printer. Tbh, it's an impossible task for me at this moment! But thanks for the links, I never knew one could actually build one by themselves!
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I remember someone using a USB device to install a live OS with Electrum in it. Have you tried doing similar things if you want to experience how to use a dedicated device to manage your crypto? At the very least it's much easier to setup, although the security and features can't really compare to a hardware wallet you build yourself.
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I remember someone using a USB device to install a live OS with Electrum in it. Have you tried doing similar things if you want to experience how to use a dedicated device to manage your crypto? At the very least it's much easier to setup, although the security and features can't really compare to a hardware wallet you build yourself.
If I remember correctly, I did something similar in the past! I used Tails (https://tails.net) to install a live OS on a flash drive. The problem is that as soon as the power is turned off, everything erases. They did have a persistent storage feature where you can install additional software and stuff, but I'm not sure whether a user has to log in every time they turn on the device or configure Electrum each time. Electrum does comes builtin in tails though! Anyway, I might have to test it myself.
Do you have any other alternative suggestions?
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If I remember correctly, I did something similar in the past! I used Tails (https://tails.net) to install a live OS on a flash drive. The problem is that as soon as the power is turned off, everything erases. They did have a persistent storage feature where you can install additional software and stuff, but I'm not sure whether a user has to log in every time they turn on the device or configure Electrum each time. Electrum does comes builtin in tails though! Anyway, I might have to test it myself.
Do you have any other alternative suggestions?
Tails is an excellent option
The fact that it is not persistent by default is excellent for creating seeds in Electrum, writing them down on a piece of paper and then having the system completely erased.
I've made a lot of seeds this way, I had an old laptop that I used to do this, and to this day I have several cold wallets that can be used
Generally, the safest recommendation is to download and check Electrum instead of using the one that comes with Tails.
And even common Linux installations can be used for this purpose, such as Mint or Ubuntu, which are more popular, but if you want a lot of privacy, Tails is the best option.
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I have a hardware wallet but I also use windows for most of my access. I rarely use smart phones for my crypto wallets, the android OS.
Windows is common in our country and that's why that's also what I have. I wanna use mac OS soon for some reasons and also for work purposes but as of now, that's all that I have.
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If I remember correctly, I did something similar in the past! I used Tails (https://tails.net) to install a live OS on a flash drive. The problem is that as soon as the power is turned off, everything erases. They did have a persistent storage feature where you can install additional software and stuff, but I'm not sure whether a user has to log in every time they turn on the device or configure Electrum each time. Electrum does comes builtin in tails though! Anyway, I might have to test it myself.
Do you have any other alternative suggestions?
Tails is an excellent option
The fact that it is not persistent by default is excellent for creating seeds in Electrum, writing them down on a piece of paper and then having the system completely erased.
I've made a lot of seeds this way, I had an old laptop that I used to do this, and to this day I have several cold wallets that can be used
Generally, the safest recommendation is to download and check Electrum instead of using the one that comes with Tails.
And even common Linux installations can be used for this purpose, such as Mint or Ubuntu, which are more popular, but if you want a lot of privacy, Tails is the best option.
Technically, yes. That could be done too. Or I could just update the package! I have tried several Linux distros in the past, for example Mint, Ubuntu, Kali Linux, or Garuda Linux. And every time, I faced one or two issues. Recently, I installed Manjaro, but it had issues too. The screen would go blank/black randomly, probably due to video drivers fault, but I couldn't fix it. So I had to get back to Windows (again). It's like a loophole. I like a distro, I install it, face problems, and revert back to Windows again.
That is why Android (1st) and Windows (2nd) are my primary OS for crypto.
BTW, I'm thinking of trying a debian based distro! ;)
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I have a hardware wallet but I also use windows for most of my access. I rarely use smart phones for my crypto wallets, the android OS.
Windows is common in our country and that's why that's also what I have. I wanna use mac OS soon for some reasons and also for work purposes but as of now, that's all that I have.
in using a wallet in crypto, I prefer to choose android because it is portable for me who has many activities. but for my main assets I prefer a wallet on my computer.
Privacy OS I prefer windows, because so far it is safe for android only for assets that I use for trading.
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So what is everybody using for their crypto assets?
In an ideal world, we all would be using hardware wallets, but I'd understand if you do not use them for one reason or another (as long as you're not being reckless).
Also what operating system do you use for looking at / using crypto related stuff in general. Would be interesting to see if there is a derivation from the usual "80% Windows - 17% Mac, 3% Linux" sort of proportions that tell the market shares for normal users.
well its Mac OS and a hardware wallet.
and to try to say I use one more than the other is not very accurate.
I would say
macOS 40%
hardware wallet 40%
windos
linux
android
Mac iOS at 4% each
this is about as accurate as I can be.
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I chose only Windows. We should be able to select more than one operating system on the poll. I would have gone for both Windows and Android.
I have some coins on phone. I prefer to use open source wallet. So I did not see a good opened source wallet for Windows which support altcoins. I use Unstoppable wallet for altcoins which is a mobile wallet. For bitcoin I prefer Electrum and Sparrow on desktops but I also use Bluewallet for Android.
I think that you also create a best comment in your post. We also use different type of operating system to OS our crypto. I think that Windows is one of the best choose for me. But we also know that many of them also choice Android. I am also agree with them. But i believe that in this time windows is the best popularity among the general users. If we have some crypto in your phone and would not be created any wallet, then i believe that windows will be prefer in us.
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I have a hardware wallet but I also use windows for most of my access. I rarely use smart phones for my crypto wallets, the android OS.
Windows is common in our country and that's why that's also what I have. I wanna use mac OS soon for some reasons and also for work purposes but as of now, that's all that I have.
This is wise in the context of a fully adopting cryptocurrency wallet which incorporates some level of hardware management with an aim of safeguarding all of our digital wealth from all forms of online vices. While we primarily work on Windows we also realise today that good security does not have to be out of reach. The most crucial thing is to ensure our operating system is always up to date, our wallet application is always secured and minimised risk of being hacked while on the net.
It is quite good to change to Mac OS in the future but first, the ecosystem should fit the needs of work and further enhance the convenience level. For the meantime though, safety can still be ensured with the use of the necessary precautions that are present in the digital world, these include installing a good antivirus software, and avoiding to downloading an application from unknown developers, and lastly using the two-part authentication wherever necessary. The following steps are useful to avoid losing possession of our assets until we are eager to switch to another device.
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If I remember correctly, I did something similar in the past! I used Tails (https://tails.net) to install a live OS on a flash drive. The problem is that as soon as the power is turned off, everything erases. They did have a persistent storage feature where you can install additional software and stuff, but I'm not sure whether a user has to log in every time they turn on the device or configure Electrum each time. Electrum does comes builtin in tails though! Anyway, I might have to test it myself.
Do you have any other alternative suggestions?
Precisely that is one of the characteristics that are sought when installing a live OS, that everything disappears when the machine is turned off, as a security measure it is relatively good not to leave certain traces. Virtually all Linux distributions (at least the most well-known ones) have a version of this type. As for whether Electrum is included in a distribution or not, it is not a problem, installing it will only take you two minutes even if you need to download it. It is a good alternative for users more focused on the security of their wallets.
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Eumm..many say that Windows and Android are not the best choices for storing cryptocurrency assets, especially in large amounts... and since the hacking incident that happened to me personally, I have started to slightly shift my special wallet to store my BTC on a special device, namely iOS...
This is indeed a mobile device, but I only use it for basic cryptocurrency storage needs and it is completely free from internet connection... but I still use many wallets, one of which is also electrum on my Windows... I have a lot of storage, with the aim that when one of my wallets is targeted by hackers, at least it does not eliminate all the assets I have in the form of cryptocurrency.
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Eumm..many say that Windows and Android are not the best choices for storing cryptocurrency assets, especially in large amounts... and since the hacking incident that happened to me personally, I have started to slightly shift my special wallet to store my BTC on a special device, namely iOS...
This is indeed a mobile device, but I only use it for basic cryptocurrency storage needs and it is completely free from internet connection... but I still use many wallets, one of which is also electrum on my Windows... I have a lot of storage, with the aim that when one of my wallets is targeted by hackers, at least it does not eliminate all the assets I have in the form of cryptocurrency.
Android and Windows are not the most secure, it is a fact, but we should not make a mistake when reading something like that. That doesn't mean Linux or Mac are better on their own. I have tried very little Mac, so I cannot give an opinion with experience, but Linux offers 100% (something unthinkable in other systems) customization in terms of security, but still, and as I said at the beginning of this post, that does not make it better, since what really matters is the user and the experience with the operating system.
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Android and Windows are not the most secure, it is a fact, but we should not make a mistake when reading something like that. That doesn't mean Linux or Mac are better on their own. I have tried very little Mac, so I cannot give an opinion with experience, but Linux offers 100% (something unthinkable in other systems) customization in terms of security, but still, and as I said at the beginning of this post, that does not make it better, since what really matters is the user and the experience with the operating system.
Not only does the platform matters, but also how we are using it, how our applications are written. Each system has advantages and disadvantages we can develop it or overcome dependent on our expertise and needs. Granted, Linux does have systems that make it possible to customize your settings, but only so long as you are the type that is capable of managing these settings yourself. It works the same way for Windows, Mac, or Android, where security really does depend on the user action, and not on the technology.
The first step when we try and make any device more secure is to understand what we ourselves do while using that device. For example, like regular update cheques, never installing third party software, and making use of the built in features of any system. These all can offer you enough protection that you do not have to totally rely on the type of operating system. Whether we choose the platform or not, our role as users need to be used to maintain the security.