Don't laugh at me—I learned the hard way.
Today's topic: hardware wallets
When you transfer funds using a hardware wallet, your computer or phone only prepares and sends the transaction; the signing happens inside the device.
If the device comes with a pre-existing recovery phrase, don't use it. Verify with the brand's official support.
$BTC , which you plan to hold long term, is often stored in a hardware wallet. The signing happens inside the device when you make a transfer.