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Discussion => Security => Topic started by: infectionnz on July 13, 2012, 05:10 am
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Is this a safe way to 'store' bitcoins? I'm not too clued up on keeping a local bitcoin wallet on my computer (and I've heard that you need to keep that shit locked down because if someone steals your wallet then they've got your coins too?).
Is it any safer to keep bitcoins on your SR account for extended periods?
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It's advised not to keep your bitcoins stored anywhere other than your own local wallet. You can make a portable bitcoin wallet on a usb stick and keep it on a hidden truecrypt partition so no one can ever find it but you.
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I never store bitcoins anywhere due to the fluctuations. its just not worth it to me. i plan what i want to buy, deposit the coins than buy it.
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well i have keep about 10 btc in my account for a month. had 15 but decided to put 5 into bitcoinica. fail on that one. one week later they got robbed. i think its nice to have them ready so if something comes up you can buy ASAP.
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Did not know your BTC could be stolen from your SR wallet easily or otherwise. Can anyone describe or point to procedure for moving them from wallet to USB stick? Also how do you assign +ive and -ive karma points?
Regards