The proprietary nature of Ledger's firmware, coupled with their new seed recovery service, undermines the "Don't trust, verify" ethos of transparency and verification. Perhaps, the ideal solution would be a completely separate, dedicated product with its own firmware, providing users with the autonomy to choose. But until then, let us remember that while treading the fine line between convenience and security, we should never compromise the core principles of 100% offline cold storage and self-custody.
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