Which signing devices in its standard workflow connect to the manufacturer’s remote server? Out of our open source/source verifiable, bitcoin only choices on our website:
nostr:npub1s0vtkgej33n7ec4d7ycxmwt78up8hpfa30d0yfksrshq7t82mchqynpq6j Passport core checks the authenticity of the device through their envoy app. When using envoy it connects to the foundation node as a standard.
nostr:npub1tg779rlap8t4qm8lpgn89k7mr7pkxpaulupp0nq5faywr8h28llsj3cxmt connects to the bitbox node when using the bitbox software.
nostr:npub1jg552aulj07skd6e7y2hu0vl5g8nl5jvfw8jhn6jpjk0vjd0waksvl6n8n Jade uses the blind oracle pin server.
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nostr:npub19canpmsgykwumm43uxmp0l5sernavvnrf87mau9a6xnjfx6ajjhsh9qj29 has no “in house” companion app you use, the verification of authenticity is a number shown at startup of the device to check with a number on the sealed bag. You’re basically forced to make choices about your privacy.
With the nostr:npub17tyke9lkgxd98ruyeul6wt3pj3s9uxzgp9hxu5tsenjmweue6sqq4y3mgl you’re basically forced to learn how to use certain coordinator software.
nostr:npub1n3h6vcu0vj4jw70m8p457vk3uq44zz0jc5r6d09chtks6xxyu0gq9s2j0t uses third party applications such as nostr:npub1cvqlzvmjercdn0ypsmv8f7j9lge6ahsnueh5rparh53wuswftv4q49yjt3
The questions that we receive almost daily are about “the optimal” choice. There is no optimal choice. It’s all trade offs.
That’s why we offer them all.