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#202 - Bitcoin Security Expert Explains The ColdCard Hack (Protect Your BTC)
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- Crypto Collective
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- Aug 25, 2026
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- 2308
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- https://crypto-collective.captivate.fm
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Summary
Build sovereign wealth, join Australia’s Fastest Growing FREE crypto community 👉 https://www.skool.com/matthewfraser 🔗 TAKE ACTION: Borrow against Bitcoin (no selling ): https://learn.ledn.io/collective Australia's #1 Crypto Exchange: https://coinstash.com.au/auth/signup?a=cryptocollective Secure your Bitcoin: https://bit.ly/TheBitcoinWay-Schedule-a-Call Sponsorships/Collabs: [email protected] In this episode, Matthew sits down with Tony from The Bitcoin Way to unpack the recent ColdCard bug that led to drained wallets and renewed debate around self‑custody. They break down what actually happened, why Bitcoin itself remains secure, and how the community is levelling up its security standards. ◼️ what caused the cold card vulnerability ◼️ how independent entropy and passphrases protect your Bitcoin ◼️ why self‑custody is still the only way to win ◼️ how The Bitcoin Way helps users stay sovereign and secure Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:06 - Guest Introduction: Tony from the Bitcoin Way 00:01:44 - Understanding the ColdCard Bug 00:02:47 - Self-Custody: Not a Failure 00:05:10 - Community Response and Vulnerability Awareness 00:08:03 - Security Measures for ColdCard Users 00:10:25 - The Role of Education in Bitcoin Security 00:13:05 - Self-Custody vs. Exchange Risks 00:14:20 - Government Regulations and Risks 00:17:21 - Trust in Hardware Wallets 00:19:54 - Using Dice Rolls for Entropy 00:22:18 - Importance of Passphrases 00:24:20 - Investing in Education for Security 00:30:08 - Practicing Bitcoin Transactions 00:30:34 - Steps to Mitigate Future Risks 00:32:14 - Single-SIG vs. Multi-SIG Wallets 00:35:27 - Conclusion and Future of Self-Custody Avoid fakes- Follow the ‘real’ Matthew Fraser: https://www.instagram.com/immatthewfraser/ https://www.tiktok.com/@imm…