Can a hardware wallet receive crypto while its battery is dead?

Yes. The public receiving address exists on the blockchain; the device is only required when you need to authorise spending or verify details securely.

The answer

Yes. The public receiving address exists on the blockchain; the device is only required when you need to authorise spending or verify details securely.

What to do next

Use a previously verified receive address, or power the device and verify a new address on its screen if possible. Confirm the incoming transaction on a trusted explorer.

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Do I need to connect a hardware wallet to confirm deposits?

No. A watch-only wallet or block explorer can show on-chain deposits without the device.

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