What happens to my hardware wallet if the screen breaks?

The screen is part of secure transaction verification, but a broken screen does not automatically destroy blockchain funds if the recovery material remains intact.

The answer

The screen is part of secure transaction verification, but a broken screen does not automatically destroy blockchain funds if the recovery material remains intact.

What to do next

Do not approve transactions you cannot verify on-device. Recover onto a compatible replacement using the seed and any passphrase, then validate a known public address.

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