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The device displays a fingerprint for both the seed alone and the seed plus passphrase, allowing users to verify which wallet they are dealing with. The passphrase-protected wallet appears as a temporary seed that resets upon power-off, requiring re-entry of the passphrase for access—making it highly secure against theft, provided the seed and passphrase are kept secret.
Connecting Hardware Wallets to Software: Sparrow and Nunchuk
The tutorial demonstrates two popular software wallets—Sparrow Wallet (desktop) and Nunchuk (mobile)—and their integration with the Cold Card Q:
Sparrow Wallet:
Its user-friendly design and regular updates make it a preferred choice. Bart exports the wallet file via the SD card, importing it into Sparrow.