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Art Krotou
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.
Basics of Crypto Security
Why does Crypto privacy matter?
Privacy is especially important for owners of digital assets - understand why it is important, and how to protect yours.
Basics of Crypto Security
How do Passphrases for your Crypto Wallet work?
Whether and why you might consider using a crypto wallet passphrase.
Crypto Security How-to's
How to securely destroy your paper seed phrase backup.
You should remove all traces of temporary seed phrase backups.
Basics of Crypto Security
How VPNs increase your crypto security
Virtual Private Network (VPN) software makes it harder for your crypto activities to be observed
Basics of Crypto Security
What you need to know about Cryptocurrency and Password Managers
Password Manager software helps you to securely choose, store, and maintain your passwords and secrets.
Basics of Crypto Security
What You Should Know About 2-Factor Authentication (2FA) and Crypto
How to keep your accounts more secure
Basics of Crypto Security
What is Multisig?
Multisig wallets are widely used. What are they, why are they important, and what are the pitfalls?
Vault12 Blog
How Secure Enclave gives you Instant Access to your Digital Assets with Hot Storage Vault
New Instant Access Hot Storage enables secure local storage of digital assets such as crypto and NFTs with immediate on-device retrieval, and safeguards them from loss by backing them up in your digital Vault.
Crypto Wallet Guides
How to securely set up Trezor Model T
Learn how the Trezor Model T secures your funds, and how to set it up securely
Crypto Wallet Guides
How to securely set up Ledger Nano X
Learn how the Ledger Nano X protects your funds, and how to set it up securely.
Vault12 Learn
Creating a Watch-only Wallet with xPub and Address Explorer in Vault12
Vault12 introduces a new feature that reduces your security risk by enabling you to create a Watch-only wallet for assets in your digital Vault. No need to expose seed phrases nor unlock assets.
Crypto Security How-to's
How to generate a Seed Phrase.
Here are five possible ways to generate a seed phrase, and a more in-depth discussion on the importance of randomness in ensuring security.