Is PiWalletSV the cold storage solution BSV users need?

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Homepage > News > Tech > Is PiWalletSV the cold storage solution BSV users need? TL;DR: PiWalletSV is the first real attempt at an air-gapped hardware wallet for BSV cold storage, built by developer Monty Ohrt as a DIY kit with open-source software. It signs transactions through animated QR codes paired with a web-based companion app, so the device itself never touches a computer or network. It is not practical as a daily driver and was never meant to be: it is a safe for large balances, not a spending wallet. For a BSV ecosystem with essentially no consumer hardware wallet options, it is a genuinely useful proof of concept. Key Takeaways First BSV cold storage hardware wallet: PiWalletSV fills a long-standing gap, as no mainstream consumer hardware wallets (Trezor, Ledger, KeepKey) support BSV. Air-gapped by design: No wifi, Bluetooth, or wired data connection. The device communicates only through animated QR codes, which never contain private key information. Not a daily driver: It is built for long-term cold storage of large balances in a physically secure place. Everyday, BSV use is better served by wallets like HandCash, Yours, Metanet Desktop, or BSV Browser. DIY har...

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