Huxley on Nostr: A mnemonic seed phrase without a pass phrase would mean its game over if an evil maid ...

A mnemonic seed phrase without a pass phrase would mean its game over if an evil maid finds a seed QR or stamped metal back up. I teach noobs to use a passphrase and keep multiple copies, then hide their seed diligently and securely. Jameson Lopp (nprofile…xxx2) surely even device PINs need to be stored effectively?

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I've seen too many stories like this that end tragically. It's why I don't recommend passphrases: they result in a brittle 2-of-2 key architecture.