Tails OS is an open-source Linux distro that is focused on protecting users privacy (both online and offline). It comes equipped with a number of safe offline computing features useful for managing and handling cryptocurrency. You can think of it as a safe place for generating and managing seed phrases and managing important documents and files. For the purposes of this book we will primarily use Tails as a safe offline computing environment.
In this chapter, we will learn:
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Why I recommend using Tails OS for creating and manging your wallets
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How to install Tails OS, and why you need to validate your installation of "Tails OS"
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How to use Tails OS to safely generate your Bip39 seed and passphrase in an "offline" environment
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Some "final thoughts" on using Tails OS