# Hardware Wallet Guide for Beginners with NVK from Coinkite

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Podcast: [ForrestHODL](https://stenobird.com/podcast/forresthodl-810683)
Published: 2026-05-20T02:32:50+00:00
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## Resource

Whether you're new to Bitcoin or looking to level up your security, this guide covers everything you need to know about hardware wallets. I’m joined by NVK, founder of Coinkite, to discuss why these devices are essential for protecting your private keys, the importance of open-source firmware, and how features like "spending policies" keep your life savings safe. We break down complex concepts like secure elements and seed phrases into actionable steps for every Bitcoiner.Website that NVK recommends beginners go to to learn self custodyhttps://bitcoinsecurity.org/Book a 1|1 Bitcoin Consulting call with mehttps://pathtobitcoin.xyz/Join my Bitcoin Learning Community & and access Free Courseshttps://www.skool.com/the-bitcoin-masters-4115/Where I buy Bitcoin (Free BTC & Non-KYC options)https://bitcoinwell.com/referral/bitcoinnotcrypto15% Stampseed Titanium Seed plates (BEST WAY TO STORE BTC PRIVATE KEYS)https://www.stampseed.com/USE CODE : BTCNOTCRYPTO15Get a Coldcard Hardware wallet herehttps://store.coinkite.com/promo/169FA71FECC4928F725D5% off Start9 servers for plug & play Bitcoin NodesCODE: BNC5https://store.start9.com/Umbrel home for a Bitcoin node and home serverhttps://a.umbrel.com/hodl/umbrel-homeAffordable Privacy Phones & deviceshttps://www.mark37.com/ref/BNC/5% off using code : BNCBuy a Bitforge or Bitaxe here!https://dtvelectronics.com/store/?aff=22Use code hodl for 10% offFree Open Source Bitcoin and Investment tracking toolshttps://plebtools.com/Become a Member of the Channel, Get exclusive content, and livestream playbackhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aM2gVVEHTu0pfE1ZyA0BQ/joinFollow Rajat, Jor, and I's new show togetherhttps://www.youtube.com/@MapleBitcoinJoin our Communityhttps://www.skool.com/maplebitcoinListen to this as a…

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