Art Krotou
Art is a crypto-security expert and researcher with serial entrepreneurship background. Having a degree in physics and experiences in multiple cutting-edge industries like fintech, secure hardware and semiconductors, and identity gave him a unique multi-faceted perspective on the problem of key management for individuals in the crypto networks and the evolution of the internet in general.
In his current work, he is specifically researching how cryptographic keys can be inherited without posing a threat to 3rd parties in edge cases. In addition, he advocates for "fault-tolerance via secrets automation". He discusses the quantitative impact of user experience factors on the uptake of non-custodial solutions.
As one of his most notable accomplishments, he co-founded and led through the early years of the company that contributed to the complex technology behind Apple's recent M-series CPUs. He is also the creator of the most friendly and aesthetically pleasing, but nonetheless super secure and fault-tolerant hardware wallet - U•HODL.
Check out his curated series of "Vault12 Learn" contributions below, and follow him on Twitter and LinkedIn for more sharp insights.
Comparison of Ledger Nano X and Trezor Safe 5
Your choice will likely depend on your preferences for UI, portability, and integrations.
Ledger Stax and Ledger Nano X Wallets: Which is right for you?
The right wallet for you depends on your design preferences and price sensitivity
Ledger Stax and Trezor Model T: two strong wallets compared
The right wallet for you depends on your usage patterns and design preferences
How to choose between the Ledger Stax and Trezor Safe 5 Wallets
The right wallet for you depends on your mobility needs, design preferences, and price sensitivity
What is a Seed Phrase or Recovery Phrase?
Why a seed phrase is so critical to protecting your crypto assets, and how it works with your crypto wallet.
Which is better, the Ledger Nano X or Trezor Model T Wallet?
The right wallet for you depends on your mobile and interoperability needs
How to replace a Guardian of your Digital Vault
With Vault12 Guard, you can replace your chosen Vault Guardians at any time.
Backup and Inheritance for Bitcoin Runes
Understanding Runes: how to protect your ownership and future inheritance.
How to host your own Vault12 Guard ZAX relay node on Digital Ocean
An in-depth guide to running your own relay node to handle messaging among your network of Digital Vault Guardians
Zax - secure messaging between you and your Guardians
How can one ensure that the Vault12 Guard app connects to Guardians securely?
There should be zero concerns - all communications are safeguarded by the state-of-the-art Zax protocol.
How to add Guardians to your Digital Vault
How to assign trusted Guardians to guard your Vault using Vault12 Guard.
Backing up your digital artifacts and NFTs on Bitcoin
Artifacts, Ordinals, Inscriptions, and BRC-20
What you should know about Crypto Key Management
Keep your keys safe, but available to restore your wallet when needed.
Why does privacy matter?
Privacy is especially important for owners of digital assets - understand how to protect yours.
How do Crypto Wallet Passphrases work?
Whether and why you might consider using a crypto wallet passphrase.
How to securely destroy your paper seed phrase backup.
You should remove all traces of temporary seed phrase backups.