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* This option requires more technical understanding | * This option requires more technical understanding | ||
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| − | * This is the *safest* option from a software point of view because | + | * This is the *safest* option from a software point of view because the user is relying on less software surface area, but it is the *riskiest* from a human point of view in that it puts the risk of the user's `seed phrase` and `private key` custody on them. |
* Ideal for people who want as much control over their ICP as possible | * Ideal for people who want as much control over their ICP as possible | ||
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| + | ===Options to use seed phrase directly == | ||
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| + | [[ICP custody with seed phrase and air-gapped machine]] | ||
| + | [[ICP custody with seed phrase and Ledger Nano]] | ||
Revision as of 21:13, 9 November 2021
Options: Maximum ease or maximum control?
To custody your ICP, you have many options, each with different security and usability trade-offs. Choosing your setup is usually where people get most stuck.
Summary of the range of options available to you depending on your comfort level
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Examples if you prefer to have third-party custody of your keys
Examples if you prefer to have maximum control of your keys
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Maximum Ease Option
Use Internet Identity with the NNS frontend dapp.
Traits
- Most convenient. Entirely web-based. No need to download or install anything.
- NNS frontend dapp has all the functionality you need
- This is a very common method
- Ideal for people who want to want the easiest path to control their ICP
Maximum Control Option
Use your `seed phrase` directly with a few options for self-custody tools.
Traits
- This option requires more technical understanding
- User has the most control over their ICP.
- This is the *safest* option from a software point of view because the user is relying on less software surface area, but it is the *riskiest* from a human point of view in that it puts the risk of the user's `seed phrase` and `private key` custody on them.
- Ideal for people who want as much control over their ICP as possible
=Options to use seed phrase directly
ICP custody with seed phrase and air-gapped machine ICP custody with seed phrase and Ledger Nano