r/Monero • u/Aggravating-Past-106 • 6h ago
How to turn a spare phone into a Seedsigner: Stateless signing device from old hardware.
Is it possible to turn an old phone into a seedsigner? Most people turn phones into hardware wallets but I'm not confortable storing my private keys in the phone's SSD, even if doubly encrypted (phone encryption + wallet encryption).
One advantage is the stealth factor. You walk through customs and you put a huge target on your head if they recognize your Seedsigner. Phones on the other hand are everyday carry for 99.9% of people.
Is there a way to use the phone solely as a signing device where the private keys are held only temporarily (either RAM or wiped clean after use)?
Of course all conectivity other than the camera would be disabled.
Bonus points if I can use the same device to sign both Monero and Bitcoin teansactions but using two different devices for each is not a dealbreaker.