News & Updates

Stay up-to-date with the latest news and announcements from Paranoid Qrypto™.

Paranoid Qrypto vs. CoolWallet Pro & Arculus: The Sovereignty Showdown

Which is more resilient: an encrypted metal QR code or a plastic smart card? A deep dive into Paranoid Qrypto's zero-trust model vs. the convenience-focused approach of CoolWallet Pro and Arculus.

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The Paranoid Protocol: A 4-Step Guide to Ultimate Data Security

A detailed guide to the Paranoid Protocol, a strict four-step process for creating truly secure, offline, and durable backups of your most sensitive data.

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What Are Stablecoins? The Ultimate Guide to USDT, USDC & Ripple's RLUSD

Go beyond the basics. This guide dives deep into stablecoin risks, reserve audits, the DeFi ecosystem, and the coming wave of regulation. Learn how new, regulated players like Ripple's RLUSD are changing the game.

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Paranoid Qrypto vs. BitBox02 & NGRAVE ZERO: Pro's and Con's

Which is more resilient: an encrypted metal QR code or a hardware wallet with a metal backup? A deep dive into the trade-offs between Paranoid Qrypto's zero-trust model and the hardware-centric security of BitBox02 and NGRAVE ZERO.

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What Are CBDCs? A Simple Guide to Government Digital Currency

Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are coming. This simple guide explains what they are, how they differ from Bitcoin, and why the concept of "programmable money" could change everything about financial privacy and control.

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What is Self-Custody? A Beginner's Guide to Owning Your Digital Assets

Heard the phrase "Not your keys, not your coins"? This guide breaks down the essential concept of self-custody in simple terms. Learn what it means to have true ownership of your crypto and why it's the only way to protect yourself from exchange hacks and collapses.

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The best Hardware Wallet, is not Ledger, Trezor, Coldcard and the likes, its your old Smartphone or Computer.

Stop buying hardware wallets. This definitive guide shows how to upcycle an old PC, Mac, or smartphone iPhone/Android into a truly sovereign, air-gapped security system that is superior to commercial options.

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Paranoid Qrypto vs. Ellipal, D’Cent, & KeepKey

A complete comparison of Paranoid Qrypto vs. leading hardware wallets. Understand the fundamental trade-offs between convenience, trust, and true self-sovereignty.

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Announcing a Free Tool: The ETH Airgap Bridge


We're excited to release the Paranoid Qrypto ETH Airgap Bridge, a free, open-source, client-side tool for securely broadcasting signed Ethereum (ETH) transactions. Fetch your account nonce, check gas fees, and submit a raw hex transaction without exposing your keys to an online machine.

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Paranoid Qrypto Explained: The Comprehensive Guide

We've just published the ultimate resource for understanding Paranoid Qrypto. This comprehensive guide covers everything: what it is (an offline encryption suite), what it isn't (a wallet), detailed version comparisons, in-depth analysis against competitors like Ledger and Trezor, and the critical importance of protecting against bit rot.

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The Complete Guide to Bit Rot: Protect Your Data & Secure Your Keys


Think your digital backups are safe forever? Think again. Bit rot is the silent, gradual decay of data on all storage media. Learn what it is, why it's a critical threat to your irreplaceable files and seed phrases, and how to protect yourself with the 3-2-1 rule and physical backups.

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New Free Tool: The Integrity Auditor

We are thrilled to launch the Paranoid Qrypto Integrity Auditor. This free, client-side tool empowers you to verify code and file integrity securely. Compare code snippets for subtle differences and calculate/verify MD5, SHA-256, and SHA-512 hashes, all within your browser without uploading any data.

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The Ultimate Guide to Broadcasting Bitcoin Transactions Offline

Our new comprehensive guide walks you through the entire process of spending from a secure air-gapped wallet. Learn why QR-code workflows are superior, understand the security principles that keep your keys safe, and follow a step-by-step process for broadcasting transactions with confidence.

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Announcing a Free Tool: The BTC Airgap Bridge


We're excited to release the Paranoid Qrypto BTC Airgap Bridge, a free, open-source, client-side tool for securely broadcasting signed Bitcoin (BTC) transactions. Fetch UTXOs, check fee rates, and submit transactions without exposing your keys to an online machine.

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Beyond the Device: Paranoid Qrypto vs. Trezor, Coldcard & SafePal

Don't trust your sovereignty to a complex electronic device. We analyze the shared points of failure, from screens to firmware, in Trezor, Coldcard, and SafePal, and demonstrate why a simple, permanent physical backup is the only true path to independence.

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Introducing a New Free Tool: The XRP Airgap Bridge


In our mission to empower the community, we're proud to release the Paranoid Qrypto XRP Airgap Bridge: a free, open-source tool for securely managing transactions with your cold wallet. Fetch account info and broadcast signed transactions without ever exposing your keys to an online machine.

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What is Bit Rot / BitROT and Why Should You Care?

Think your digital backups are safe forever? Think again. Bit rot is the silent, gradual decay of data on storage media. Learn what it is, why it's a critical threat to your digital keys and seed phrases, and how physical backups offer true, long-term security.

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Paranoid Qrypto vs. Tangem: The Sovereignty Showdown

Is a proprietary 'seedless' card truly sovereign? We break down the critical differences in security, disaster recovery, and vendor dependency. See why a timeless, physically-engraved backup beats a fragile electronic device.

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Hardware Wallet Ledger kills off Nano S

Be independent, we got the solution, a complete comparison of Paranoid Qrypto vs. Ledger's full suite of recovery solutions....

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How Your Seed Phrase can Be Stolen

Your mnemonic phrase, also known as a recovery phrase or seed phrase, is the single most important element of your crypto security...

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Probably not what you think, The Story behind the name Paranoid Qrypto

Ever wondered about our name? It's not just a label; it's our entire design philosophy. Discover the story behind the "Paranoid" mindset and the clever tech in "Qrypto" (QR + Crypto)...

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Paranoid Qrypto app Version 1.0 Released


Official Release, Available as Essential, Advanced and Ultimate.

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