In this excellent tutorial from TFTC (originally from 2019), Matt Odell demonstrates the basics of setting up and using a Coldcard with Wasabi Wallet to send and receive bitcoin. While the video is a few years old, it remains one of the clearest and most accessible guides for air-gapped setup. The core principles and security practices shown are still relevant today.

Important: Use the new address verification feature to verify receive addresses on your coldcard: Address Explorer

Topics covered:

  • Unboxing
  • Upgrading firmware
  • Initializing device using dice
  • Back up and restore
  • Sending and receiving bitcoin

Buy a Coldcard: coldcardwallet.com
Download Wasabi: wasabiwallet.io

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DISCLAIMER: This video provides education as to general privacy and security practices when using Bitcoin. Should you choose to apply the practices described in this video with bitcoin or any other digital asset you own now or may purchase in the future, you do so at your own risk and we shall in no event be liable for any financial loss suffered. Nothing shall be construed as providing consulting, financial advice or general advice as to securing any digital asset of value.