HWW: Challenges 10 Years After
summary
Hardware wallets start as a DIY fix in 2012, hit 1,000 preorders in weeks, then scale to 30,000 units after manufacturers demand large runs, and that launch effectively creates the industry. Key specifics: the BIP39 passphrase feature protects against most physical extraction attacks; open source plus reproducible builds let thousands spot mismatches (one bridge release triggered seven emails in ten hours); debate remains over secure elements versus alternatives like a blind pin oracle and an open-source secure-element project under development.
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chapters (7)
- 0:00Evolution of hardware wallets
- 5:50Industry maturity and growth
- 10:42Security fears and communication
- 15:01Trust and open source design
- 23:26Secure elements debate
- 31:27Prioritizing new features
- 37:27Future of hardware signers
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