Hardware wallets got wrecked in 2024 without a single chip hack.

$COLDCARD 2021 firmware bug = seeds became guessable. $110M+ in $BTC drained remotely.

$LEDGER units from sketchy reseller = hidden LTE implant reading seeds straight off the screen during setup.

Your cold storage isn't safe if the firmware is cooked or supply chain is compromised. This is why you verify signatures, buy direct, and never trust "it just works" when six figures are on the line.