Is it safe to buy a second-hand hardware wallet if I reset it?

Factory resets reduce but do not eliminate supply-chain or tampering concerns. A genuine device and trusted firmware matter more than the reset alone.

The answer

Factory resets reduce but do not eliminate supply-chain or tampering concerns. A genuine device and trusted firmware matter more than the reset alone.

What to do next

Prefer official sellers; verify device authenticity and generate new backup words on the device.

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