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# Spreading the word

Just submitted this design to Wells Fargo for them to update my card.  I used to have my cat on it and that started lots of little conversations with people, wonder if this will spark any interest while I'm getting lunch...

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# While you're here...

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I'm *slowly* working on a **comprehensive guide for creating & using a truly secure Ethereum wallet.**  I'm trying to cover every possible security vulnerability that even the most paranoid tinfoil hat wearers can think of, so it's taking a lot of time to research.  I want it to be a **semi-modular guide** so that people can choose to accept some risks for convenience. 

I'm trying to **keep costs low** - cheaper than a hardware wallet like the [Ledger Nano S](https://www.ledgerwallet.com/products/ledger-nano-s).  Even though my guide will result in a much safer wallet, I would like people to actually *use it*, which won't happen if it's too expensive.  

However, the trade-off is that this guide has become quite technically involved for your average person.  It is very likely going to use either a **virtual machine** or **docker container** with Linux, have some **bash scripts and python coding**,  **compilation of source code**, and networking principles.  I'm considering recommending a **Raspberry Pi** as a substitute as well. No doubt, there will be issues that people run in to if they don't have some kind of CS or engineering background, but hopefully there will be some things that anyone can do to at least improve their security.

Throughout the guide I'm explaining *why* doing things this way is more secure, so it should be a valuable read even if you're using a hardware or paper wallet already.

## What I want to know from you is..

1) Whether or not **you** feel comfortable doing some relatively simple work on a Linux platform

2) Would prefer a purely no-additional-hardware-required guide, or one where an offline system is used (much easier, could work on Windows, Linux, Mac, etc)

Additionally, if you have ideas for areas of possible vulnerability that are not listed below, let me know so I can look into how to mitigate them.  So far, I'm compiling information on how to secure your cryptocurrency wallets from:



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* Keyloggers
* Screen recorders
* Bad digital certificates/signatures
* Traffic sniffers
* Compromised paper wallet
* ISP & Company monitoring
* Bad practices and habits

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* Malware
* MITM and drive-by attacks
* Brute force / rainbow table attacks
* Compromised printers
* Compromised computer / online storage
* Loss of seed phrase or private key
* Unintentional disclosure of sensitive data

I want this guide to be done by **July**, but that realistically only gives me one solid weekend of work, so it could be even later.  In the meantime though, let me know what other topics, ICOs, news, or questions you have that you'd like for me to talk about!

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To see past guides and reviews I've written check out:

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* **[SONM Project & ICO Review](https://steemit.com/cryptocurrency/@tomshwom/sonm-project-and-ico-review)**
* Live data in **[Excel](https://steemit.com/cryptocurrency/@tomshwom/excel-portfolio-how-to-get-live-prices-and-stats)** or **[Google Sheets](https://steemit.com/cryptocurrency/@tomshwom/importing-live-data-to-google-sheets)**
* **[List of crypto resources](https://steemit.com/ethereum/@tomshwom/the-great-crypto-link-list)**
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* **[0x Protocol Analysis](https://steemit.com/cryptocurrency/@tomshwom/0x-protocol-analysis)**
* **[Getting in to ICOs](https://steemit.com/ethereum/@tomshwom/getting-in-to-icos-a-guide-and-some-tips-and-tricks)**
* **[How Ethereum "Gas" Works](https://steemit.com/ethereum/@tomshwom/ethereum-gas-how-it-works)**

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