Please help to support this channel's work:https://www.youtube.com/@Bitcoin_University/joinIn this video, I discuss the differences between a recovery seed, a passphrase, and a pin code when it comes to Bitcoin hardware wallets.Pin codes function in a way that is similar to your phone, preventing unauthorized access. All good hardware wallets will not allow unlimited pin attempts, but will instead brick themselves after a certain number of attempts.Learn to secure your Bitcoin private keys today using a good hardware wallet:https://coldcard.com/qhttps://blockstream.com/jade/ (I'm not being paid or compensated in any way by any company or product that I mention)Not investment advice! Consult a financial advisor.Coldcard secure elements:https://coldcard.com/docs/physical-notes/Trezor pin code security:https://x.com/Trezor/status/1788244693186228701Coldcard pin code security:https://coldcard.com/docs/faq/#:~:text=The%20message%20encourages%20you%20to,reset%20or%20recover%20the%20device.Coldcard trick pins:https://coldcard.com/docs/trick-pins/Should You Convert Your Ledger To A Paperweight?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hozDTWOOrnc&ab_channel=BitcoinUniversity I am not being paid or otherwise compensated by any company or cryptocurrency project that I mention in my videos. My opinion is not for sale. Please do not contact me with any affiliate or advertising deals. #Bitcoin #hardwarewallet Disclaimer Neither Matthew Kratter's Bitcoin University, nor any of its directors, officers, shareholders, personnel, representatives, agents, or independent contractors (collectively, the “Operator Parties”) are licensed financial advisors, registered investment advisors, or registered broker-dealers. None of the Operator Parties are providing investment, financial, legal, or tax advice, and nothing in this video, on this YouTube channel, or at www.Trader.University or www.BitcoinUniversity.com (henceforth, “the Sites”) should be construed as such by you. This video, channel, and the Sites should be used as educational tools only and are not replacements for professional investment advice. Trading or investing in new and volatile assets like Bitcoin can be risky....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNtOrxgKtPQ