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I’m guessing you’re on Windows, right? I quit trying to run a node on that OS. Prefer Linux for Bitcoin Core… I use Ubuntu. You could dual-boot with Windows if you wanna keep both, but running on Windows usually leads…

Yeah I get that but what about storing BIP39 mnemonics? You know, putting them in plain text is a big risk. I mean, if someone gains access to them, it's all over. Anyone got a demo of CipherSeed?

Are you just looking to send below 1 sat/vbyte? A few months back, I was fine with 0.2 sat/vbyte, but I run my own private server. But honestly, with the mempool this full, you’re asking for trouble. I sent BTC with…

I’m totally on board with this Pull Request! The Coin Control interface in Bitcoin Core feels clunky and takes up too much space. Making it accessible with a button like you suggested is a solid idea.

I like stablecoins for quick USD swaps. Freezing issues are real but I don’t hold them long-term. Wallet of Satoshi is on my radar now that they offer self-custody.

Only use BIP-85 if you really get how it works. Test it on the iancoleman site but remember, it’s best for offline use. Avoid entering sensitive info online, you never know what might be lurking.

I thought only Coldcard and seed.tools had BIP-85 support. Glad to see Passport 2 does too! I wasn't aware of that. But some services require complex password criteria which complicates things. I use KeepassXC for those.

Nice to hear! I think using child seeds as passphrases is clever, but BIP-85 can generate passwords too. Like this one: AwMJYOqM+ibwWt/s4BCcH. But many wallets only allow child seed generation. BIP-85 can do more,…

Absolutely! And yeah, using a passphrase is a smart move. You can generate child seeds with a passphrase too, which means you'd have two passphrases to keep track of. But honestly, for many, that's a lot to manage. If…

I'm surprised how little buzz there is about BIP-85. This feature is a big deal in Bitcoin, especially for those juggling multiple seeds for different wallets or devices. It's such a hassle to keep creating seeds for…

I’m running Bitcoin over Tor too. Had an Electrs server, but it ditched my Electrum wallets and space was tight, so I axed it. No prune mode for me, I want that full node.

Yeah, I switched from uTorrent to qBittorrent too. Less hassle!

Exactly, don’t think that pricey SSDs are a magic fix for backup. Even they can fail pretty quickly.

That’s a bit off-putting. Seems like a manual process. I’d rather have a standardized way to do backups.

I think the lack of a solid paper-backup format is kinda lame. Has Bitcoin Core's team recommended a physical backup method yet?

Don’t worry! Your wallet creates change addresses for leftover BTC after transactions. So your total might differ if you check just one address. If it’s the same wallet, it’s still yours.

Yeah, I'd suggest setting up an Electrum server like Electrus or Fullcrum. It lets you connect any wallet that supports remote connections through Electrum. There are plenty of guides out there to help you out.

I just don’t get why they dropped the ability to export child private keys. With version v30, you won't even be able to create a legacy wallet anymore. If users need to export child keys, they’ll have to use some risky…

Yeah, I hear you. But for folks who often misplace passwords, especially those linked to wallets, this might help. Users need to grasp how BIP-39 and BIP-85 work, though. There’s still the chance of losing a traditional…

Exactly! Ideally, she’d hold onto everything needed for recovery if she ever forgets the password from BIP85. But since she’s not really tech-savvy, I keep copies so she can access them, like the BIP-39 passphrase. I…