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Ledger's Nano S Betrayal: Is Crypto's 'Security' Just Planned Obsolescence?

Ledger's Nano S Betrayal: Is Crypto's 'Security' Just Planned Obsolescence?

The crypto world, like so many others before it, told us liberty, sovereignty, protection. We bought into the dream, invested our hard-earned money, and diligently locked away our private keys in devices like the Ledger Nano S, trusting that they would be our digital fortresses. Now, Ledger is pulling the...

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Ledger's Nano S Sunset Sparks User Discontent

Ledger's Nano S Sunset Sparks User Discontent

Ledger, the world’s most popular hardware wallet manufacturer, is experiencing a PR nightmare after it announced plans to stop supporting its Nano S hardware wallet model. The move has left many of those users disappointed. Beau, a Pudgy Penguins safety project manager, expressed his safety concerns on X (formerly Twitter)....

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Ledger Nano S End of Life A Measured Take on Security vs Utility

Ledger Nano S End of Life A Measured Take on Security vs Utility

The Ledger Nano S. A titan of the early crypto age. Released back in 2016, it introduced hardware wallet security to the masses. And for many, it was the entry point into establishing proper security for their digital assets. PHOTOS: Day of the Dead celebration in Detroit Meanwhile, the sun...

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Ledger's Nano S Sunset: Betrayal or Necessary Evil?

Ledger's Nano S Sunset: Betrayal or Necessary Evil?

I bought the Nano S years ago. It was meant to be my personal digital Fort Knox. Now they're telling me it's obsolete? That I have to upgrade? In the words of one frustrated tester on Twitter, “It’s like my bank telling me they’re replacing my safe deposit box and...

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Crypto Market Eyes Potential Surge Amid Ledger's Upgrade Push

Crypto Market Eyes Potential Surge Amid Ledger's Upgrade Push

The whole crypto space is riding high on optimistic euphoria! Most all cryptocurrency experts are guessing XRP, Ethereum and Bitcoin prices will shoot up within the next few months. XRP price is on course to achieve a major upswing between July and September. At the same time, Ethereum’s technical indicators...

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Nano S Sunset: Is Your Ledger Still Safe? What You Need To Know

Nano S Sunset: Is Your Ledger Still Safe? What You Need To Know

For years, the Ledger Nano S has been a trusted gateway for countless individuals venturing into the world of cryptocurrency. Its low cost and user-friendly interface helped propel it to the top of the industry as a leading solution to safeguard digital assets. The recent news from Ledger has had...

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Ledger Nano S: Prudent Upgrade or Security Fearmongering?

Ledger Nano S: Prudent Upgrade or Security Fearmongering?

The news is out: Ledger is sunsetting support for the Nano S. If you are like me, one of the millions who helped make them a hit, you’re reading this slightly… apprehensive. Are we really just now encountering these ticking time bombs? Or is that just a devious plan to...

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Ledger Discontinues Nano S Wallet, Offers Discount on Upgrades

Ledger Discontinues Nano S Wallet, Offers Discount on Upgrades

Ledger, the biggest provider of cryptocurrency hardware wallets, recently made headlines in the crypto space when it declared the end of its immensely popular Nano S model. This decision represents a significant turn away from the company’s previous product offerings. Ledger will turn its attention to its next-gen devices, like...

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Ledger Nano S Sunset: Crypto's Planned Obsolescence Problem?

Ledger Nano S Sunset: Crypto's Planned Obsolescence Problem?

Just the other day, I was talking to a single mom from my local crypto meetup. She keeps her few hundred bucks’ worth of Bitcoin saved on her Nano S. This is important because it serves as a safety net for her kids. When she learned that Ledger was pulling...

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Ledger Unveils NFC-Enabled Recovery Key for Crypto Wallets

Ledger Unveils NFC-Enabled Recovery Key for Crypto Wallets

Ledger, a leading cryptocurrency hardware wallet provider, has introduced a new recovery key that uses NFC technology to link with its crypto wallets. This innovation offers users an alternative method for accessing their crypto assets without relying on the traditional 24-word seed phrases. The new shaped recovery key that looks...

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Bitcoin Mining 101: Demystifying Crypto's Core Process

Bitcoin Mining 101: Demystifying Crypto's Core Process

Bitcoin mining is the integral process that serves as the backbone of the Bitcoin network. It’s how new bitcoins are generated, and it’s how transactions are confirmed and added to the public blockchain. To those unfamiliar with the crypto space, the word “mining” may seem a bit scary. Learning the...

Altcoin ETF Approval A Double Edged Sword 3 Risks to Watch Out For

Altcoin ETF Approval A Double Edged Sword 3 Risks to Watch Out For

The buzz is building. Look out BTC, altcoin ETFs are on their way! The SEC seems to be getting a little more friendly towards it, especially with regards to Solana. We're seeing applications amended, deadlines looming, and even whispers of BlackRock jumping into the XRP game after the Ripple case...

Bitcoin Mining's Dirty Secret 2025: Is It Still Worth the Risk?

Bitcoin Mining's Dirty Secret 2025: Is It Still Worth the Risk?

Let's be blunt. The Bitcoin gold rush? It’s increasingly shaping up to be a fool’s errand come 2025. This really is more than a small blip in profitability. That is a dramatic and potentially catastrophic turn in the risk-reward equation. The shiny allure of digital gold is masking a growing...

5 Reasons Why Altcoin ETF Approval Will Unleash Crypto Summer 2.0

5 Reasons Why Altcoin ETF Approval Will Unleash Crypto Summer 2.0

The air is just crackling with excitement, right? Or maybe that’s just the Crypto Summer 2.0 that you can almost taste on the horizon. Forget the lukewarm spring we just had. This is about to be a full-blown heatwave, fueled by something even more potent than Bitcoin: Altcoins. And what's...

Altcoin ETF Approval Incoming? SEC's Oct 10 Deadline Looms!

Altcoin ETF Approval Incoming? SEC's Oct 10 Deadline Looms!

Introduction to the TopicCryptocurrency investment is on the verge of seismic change. Altcoin ETFs are primed to explode into the market! An Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) is a type of investment fund that holds a collection of assets, such as stocks, bonds, or commodities, and divides ownership of those assets into...

80K Bitcoin Awakens! Why 14-Year-Old Coins Are On The Move

80K Bitcoin Awakens! Why 14-Year-Old Coins Are On The Move

In what could go down as the biggest new Bitcoin whale transfer to date, a whale just made the first move on their stash of 80,000 BTC that they’ve held for 14 years! This unexpected move has caused waves in the crypto sector. That monumental deal would be consummated on...

CleanSpark's $74M Bitcoin Bonanza: Mining Secrets Revealed!

CleanSpark's $74M Bitcoin Bonanza: Mining Secrets Revealed!

Bitcoin mining operation CleanSpark just announced their highest monthly figure, $74 million of Bitcoin sales revenue. This accomplishment speaks volumes about their operational efficiencies and strategic decisions in the cutthroat arena of crypto mining. This historic accomplishment is a testament to their extraordinary mineral production prowess. It highlights their smart,...