Yes, folks, my initial experience with the Coldcard Q from Coinkite was quite complex.

Although it is considered the gold standard in security in the Bitcoin universe, it is not intuitive at all. Users who are not from the technology field may find it very difficult to use.

Moreover, I faced several integration and stability issues between the Coldcard and the Electrum software wallet.

I intended to use only QR Code communication (Air-Gapped) to sign transactions and generate receiving addresses, but I was not successful. I was forced to resort to using the MicroSD card to perform the operations.

However, for those seeking maximum security, the investment in the Coldcard Q is worth it. The code that runs on it is Open Source, being fully auditable by the community. The keys are protected, as the seed is spread and stored in three chips from different manufacturers, which greatly complicates any type of exploitation by an attacker.

Above all, the Coldcard Q is an Air-Gapped device — it never connects directly to the internet — ensuring that your private keys remain completely isolated and protected. Besides other tricks it has that make it very difficult for anyone who wants to steal from you.

I will continue to report on the experiences I have, but in the end, the main mission was accomplished and everything went well.#BTCVSGOLD