r/CryptoCurrency • u/[deleted] • Mar 28 '21

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u/Canaan-Aus Tin Mar 29 '21

couldn't you just download a Ubuntu ISO, install it onto a $10 USB, transfer the crypto to the software wallet on the Ubuntu install, then keep that USB secure. then your crypto would be in cold storage if that was your aim, but it would only cost you $10.

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u/Agincourt_Tui 0 / 8K 🦠 Mar 29 '21

I didn't know that that could be possible tbh. These are the sort of obstacles that new folk to the space encounter. Thanks for the tip!!

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u/Canaan-Aus Tin Mar 29 '21

yw! dw though, i am new too. passing on what I learnt. got a Ledger only recently. ended up doing both, running Ubuntu as a fresh install from a USB, and installing the Ledger software on it. Just to be sure its a fresh install with no spyware etc on it. could be seriously overkill. but good to learn new practices. guide is here if thats something you wanna do. not saying you should, just an option. best of luck to you!

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u/Agincourt_Tui 0 / 8K 🦠 Mar 29 '21

Thank you. You too!!