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How to verify Bitcoin core – Validate checksum & verify release signatures

coinguides — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 05:29:34 +0000

How to verify the Bitcoin core software? Wait! “Do I need to verify the software? I downloaded Bitcoin core from the official website bitcoin.org and I never checked the keys nor verified the release signatures previously”. Should I verify Bitcoin Core? Not just Bitcoin core. You should verify every software before you install it on …

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Connect Metamask to Ethereum PoW ETHPoW chain and claim your ETHW coins

coinguides — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 04:37:45 +0000

This may not interest you but since few of our users insist here is a guide on how to redeem / claim your ETHPoW (ETHW) tokens. Here we’ll cover how to access ETHPoW (Proof of Work) chain using Metamask? How to claim ETHPoW ETHW tokens? Where to sell it and what to do with your …

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Connect Metamask to Ethereum Classic network – Add ETC to Metamask

coinguides — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 05:24:03 +0000

After our Ethereum Classic mining tutorial one of our users said they mined ETC to Metamask wallet but can’t see their funds, it shows a balance of 0. How to view ETC Ethereum Classic token? If you sent Ethereum Classic (ETC) over to your Metamask address but Metamask is not displaying the ETC balance in your …

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Generate BTC legacy address – Setup Electrum wallet to legacy address

coinguides — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 02:23:51 +0000

“Can’t withdraw using bech32?” The year is 2022 and there are still some exchanges and Bitcoin services that refuse to accept Bech32 addresses, Bitcoin address that starts with bc1. Recently one of our user said that they were trying to withdraw BTC from an exchange but can’t withdraw to their address. They were never able …

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How to safely download and install or update Ledger Live software wallet

coinguides — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 16:24:09 +0000

Ledger Live is the official software for your Ledger hardware device (Ledger Nano S and Ledger Nano X). There are plenty of other open source softwares that you can connect (e.g., Electrum) and use your ledger with. However you still need the Ledger live software for installing apps on your hardware device and to perform …

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Test Trezor seed backup – Check if your wallet recovery phrase is correct

coinguides — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 03:22:50 +0000

The following guide is about Trezor’s “Check Recovery Seed” feature or the dry-run recovery functionality which you can use to test your seed backup and ensure if your wallet recovery phrase is correct. This guide is similar to the mnemonic backup recovery check done on the Ledger device. So when do you want to use the …

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How to setup passphrase on Trezor – Enable 25th word protection

coinguides — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 11:32:43 +0000

Did you know that you can create hidden wallets in your Trezor? Passphrase enables hidden wallet and is the ultimate protection for your Trezor wallet. Learn how to protect your hardware wallet accounts using passphrase. Both Trezor devices (Model One and Model T) gives you the option to create passphrase and it allows passphrase length …

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How to setup passphrase on Ledger Nano – Unlock secret hidden accounts

coinguides — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:52:28 +0000

Need an extra layer of security for your Ledger device? Wondering how to protect your Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies using a secret passphrase on your Ledger Nano? The following guide is you. You are well aware that when you initially setup the Ledger Nano (be it Ledger Nano S or Ledger Nano X) the device generates …

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How to update Ledger Nano S & Nano X firmware – Upgrade Ledger Nano device

coinguides — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 04:49:34 +0000

Is your Ledger Nano device out of date? Here in this beginners guide you’ll learn how to upgrade your Ledger wallet’s firmware. Just like how you keep your softwares up to date you also need to keep your hardware device up to date. Upgrading the device firmware enhances security, improves performance, add fixes and improves …

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How to store & manage any tokens or NFTs on Trezor / Ledger hardware wallet?

coinguides — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 06:19:47 +0000

Most of you know that you can store ERC20 tokens on your Trezor and Ledger hardware wallets. But do you know that you can also use them to store and mange tokens like BEP20 (Binance Smart Chain tokens) and HRC20 (Harmony One tokens). Other than that both the hardware devices also support Polygon Matic network, …

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