Channel Title: Crypto Guide Channel Description: Have been in the crypto space since 2012, been through several crazy bubbles, had a go at mining, trading and HODLing and I am still in the space and excited for the technology! The learning curve for Crypto is very steep, it isn't a forgiving technology if you make a mistake and there are almost a limitless supply of people trying to scam you in various ways. My hope is that I can help guide you through the maze that is Crypto, help you know how to stay safe, where to avoid and help you learn the lay of the land. I create videos that cover the kinds of things that people ask me in person every time Bitcoin price action starts to get media attention. I focus on tools to help you recover from mistakes, common scams to avoid and useful software and practices that can be hard to find if you don't know where to look. I am a participant in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon. <video> Coldcard Q Bitcoin Hardware Wallet (Unboxing, Setup & Review) Air-Gapped QR Codes + Password Manager Description: Buy a ColdCard: http://bit.ly/2Qbsf08 00:00 - Introduction 00:24 - Video Overview 00:47 - Unboxing 01:30 - Initial Setup - Setting Device PIN 02:35 - Initial Setup - Boosting Screen Brightness 02:58 - Generating a new Seed 03:45 - Pairing with Sparrow 04:42 - Receive Address Verification 05:22 - Receiving Bitcoin 05:36 - Sending Bitcoin & Transaction Signing via QR 07:14 - Note Concerning Coldcard Q and Wallet Compatibility 07:38 - Loading Seed via SeedQR 08:28 - Loading BIP39 Passphrase via a Barcode 09:38 - Secure Notes and Password Manager 14:00 - QR Scanning Illumination Light 14:14 - Calculator Login Mode 15:03 - Compatibility with Rechargeable AAA Batteries 15:13 - Note Regarding Q missing HSM Mode 15:25 - Note Concerning Features Shared with Mk4 15:45 - Downsides & Criticisms 17:05 - Summary & Conclusion </video> <video> Finding Lost Bitcoin Accounts with Electrum Account Search + Wallet Fingerprint Demo Description: 00:00 - Introduction 00:58 - Demo Wallet with Missing Funds 01:34 - Security Warning 02:29 - Running Electrum in Tails 03:13 - Restoring our BIP39 Mnemonic in Electrum 03:36 - Seaching for Existing Accounts 04:44 - Restoring All Accounts associated with the Mnemonic 05:38 - Demonstrating Wallet Fingerprints 06:48 - Conclusion </video> <video> Trezor Multi-Share Backup (Enhanced 20 Word SLIP39 Backup, Trezor Safe 5, Safe 3, Model T) Description: Buy a Trezor Safe 3: https://trezor.io/trezor-safe-3?transaction_id=1027ed6fcfef5a9e245cfc774ceafd&offer_id=169&affiliate_id=2922 Buy a Trezor Safe 5: https://trezor.io/trezor-safe-5?transaction_id=1027ed6fcfef5a9e245cfc774ceafd&offer_id=169&affiliate_id=2922 SLIP39 Tool: https://3rditeration.github.io/slip39/src/ A video which does a deep dive into the new backup approach that will be used in the Trezor Safe 5, making use of Trezor's SLIP39 standard, an implementation of Shamir's Secret Sharing. 00:00 - Introduction 01:34 - New Wallet Creation Workflow 02:57 - Creating a Mult-Share Backup from an existing extendable SLIP39 20 word seed 06:16 - Note on Converting Existing BIP39 Seeds to SLIP39 Shares 06:51 - Note on Creating to Multi-Share Backups from Older SLIP39 Sets (Prior to June 2024) 07:20 - Compatability Note regarding Older SLIP39 Implementations 08:40 - Advantages: Simplicity of SLIP39 Multi-Share Backups (Compared to a BIP39 Passphrase) 09:53 - Advantage: Re-Creating SLIP39 Backups Sets with Shares are Compromised, Lost or Damaged 10:20 - Advantage: Much Stronger Mnemonic Checksum & Distinct Wordlist 11:03 - Advantage: Wordlist optimised for T9 Entry (Faster and Easier with Touchscreen) 11:17 - Potenal Issue: Multiple Seed Backups Remaining Valid 12:01 - Note Regarding Recovery Shares being Unique to Recovery Sets 12:46 - Summary and Conclusion </video> <video> Build a Keepkey DIY Hardware Wallet with STM32 Dev Boards (For Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cryptocurrency) Description: Keepkey DIY Written Instructions: https://github.com/3rdIteration/keepkey-diy Keepkey Firmware Github: https://github.com/keepkey/keepkey-firmware Hardware Required: STM32F405RGT6 Board: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006051651136.html 256x64 SSD1322 OLED Display (3.12): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005985371717.html 256x64 SSD1322 OLED Display (5.5): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006150123067.html Digital Pushbuttons: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005637908638.html 3d printed case: 3.12 inch version https://www.printables.com/model/1027257-case-for-keepkey-diy-312-inch-display 5.5 inch version https://www.printables.com/model/1027254-case-for-keepkey-diy-55-inch-display 00:00 - Introduction 00:41 - Hardware Research & Selection 02:39 - Hardware Assembly 04:25 - Building Debug Firmware 06:43 - Flashing Debug Firmware 10:20 - Note on Bootloader Integrity and Firmware Security Model 11:10 - Obtaining a Bootloader that will work with Official Firmware 11:59 - Building and Checking Release Bootloader 13:55 - Flashing Release Firmware (Locking down the device) 15:25 - Accidentally flashing unsigned firmware 16:32 - Flashing official firmware via Keepkey Updater 19:26 - Conclusion </video> <video> Build a Trezor One DIY Hardware Wallet with STM32 Dev Boards (For Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cryptocurrency) Description: Further Resource: Official Trezor Documentation: https://github.com/trezor/trezor-firmware/blob/main/docs/legacy/index.md MCUDev Trezor Dev Kits: https://mcudev.github.io/ Trezor One DIY Github: https://github.com/3rdIteration/Trezor-One-DIY Parts Used: Example 1 Waveshare Core405r: https://www.waveshare.com/core405r.htm Waveshare 2.42' SSD1309 SPI OLED: https://www.waveshare.com/2.42inch-oled-module.htm 10cm Female to Female Dupont Cables: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004647016228.html Case: https://www.printables.com/model/890867-case-for-trezor-diy-242-display-waveshare-core405r Example 2 - Small WeAct Studio STM32 Core (STM32F405RGT6): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006051651136.html 0.96 SSD1306 SPI OLED: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006595232906.html Tactile Buttons: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004971266223.html 30 AWG Flexible Silicon Wire: https://www.amazon.com/BNTECHGO-Silicone-Flexible-Resistant-Insulation/dp/B01M70EDCW/ Case: https://www.printables.com/model/890865-case-for-trezor-diy-096-display-weact-studio-stm32 Example 2 - Large DIYMore STM32F407VGT6: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002186031065.html 2.42 SSD1309 SPI OLED: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32981019354.html Tactile Buttons: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004971266223.html 30 AWG Flexible Silicon Wire: https://www.amazon.com/BNTECHGO-Silicone-Flexible-Resistant-Insulation/dp/B01M70EDCW/ Case: https://www.printables.com/model/890858-case-for-trezor-diy-242-display-diymore-stm32f407v Example 3 ESP32_Mini V31 STM32F405RGT6 : https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005906594341.html Waveshare 2.42' SSD1309 SPI OLED: https://www.waveshare.com/2.42inch-oled-module.htm 10cm Female to Female Dupont Cables: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004647016228.html Case: https://www.printables.com/model/890875-case-for-trezor-diy-242-display-esp32_mini-v31-stm 00:00 - Intro 00:54 - Overview of The Three Hardware/Software Examples 02:13 - Example 1 - Hardware Assembly Waveshare Core405R + Waveshare 2.42 Inch OLED (Solderless) 04:17 - Example 1 - Software Build via Docker, Flash with STM32CubeProgrammer 08:50 - Example 1 - Flashing Firmware and Testing 11:34 - Example 2 - Hardware WeAct STM32 Mini Core STM32F405RGT6 & DIYMore STM32F407VGT6 16:47 - Example 2 - Software, Downloading Official Bootloader Binary from Trezor 18:54 - Example 2 - Building Production firmware from Source 21:13 - Notes and Demo of Production Firmware 23:15 - Example 3 - DevEBox STM32_Mini V31 STM32F405RGT6 (With Integrated Buttons) 25:24 - Example 3 - Modifying & Building Software for Custom IO 32:52 - Note on Odd USB Behavior on the STM32_Mini V31 34:35 - Notes on creating your own Signed Production Bootloader and Firmware 35:48 - Conclusion </video> <video> DIY Bitcoin Hardware Wallet with Blockstream Jade Firmware (Low Cost, Open Source ESP32-S3 Project) Description: Hardware Used: T-Display-S3: https://lilygo.cc/en-ca/products/t-display-s3?variant=42284559827125 M5Stack CoreS3: https://shop.m5stack.com/products/m5stack-cores3-esp32s3-lotdevelopment-kit CrowPanel-ESP32 3.5 SPI: https://www.elecrow.com/esp-terminal-3-5-inch-320-480-spi-tft-capacitive-touch-display-with-ov2640-camera.html Software Used: Jade DIY Web Flasher: https://github.com/Blockstream/jadediyflasher Jade Github: https://github.com/Blockstream/Jade My Github: https://github.com/3rdIteration/Jade/tree/elecrow-3-5-spi 3d Printed Case: https://www.printables.com/model/1073476-battery-buttons-case-for-elecrow-esp32-s3-35-spi-t 00:00 - Introduction 01:02 - Example 1: Web-Flash Tool + T-Display S3 03:01 - 3D Printed Case for T-Display S3 03:47 - Note about Security Limitations for Web-Based Flashing Tool 04:28 - Example 2: ESP-IDF + M5Stack Core S3 05:30 - Installing ESP-IDF 08:05 - Cloning the Jade repository from Github 10:03 - Potential Issue: ESP-IDF Build Fails, Python not Found 11:01 - Potential Issue: parameter incorrect - is the command line too long 12:56 - Demo of M5StackCoreS3, Touchscreen, Camera and Battery 13:57 - Example 3: Elecrow 3.5 SPI Terminal + Custom Graphics Driver 14:22 - 3d printed case and hardware assembly 15:53 - Downloading modified code from Github & Flashing 18:03 - Jade on Elecrow - Device Overview and ili9488 Graphics Driver Colour Issue 18:53 - Securing your DIY Device with ESP32 Secure Boot and Flash Encryption 19:30 - Flashing Debug Profile First (To Ensure that Everything Works) 20:50 - Creating a Config Profile with Secure Boot and Flash Encryption Enabled 22:07 - Building and Flashing Secured Bootloader 25:14 - USB Device Compatibility Check 26:38 - Summary and Conclusion </video> <video> Trezor Safe 5 Unbox, Setup Guide, Demo & Review (Cryptocurrency Hardware Wallet Bitcoin, Ethereum) Description: Buy a Trezor Safe 5: https://trezor.io/trezor-safe-5?transaction_id=102e2747357d3b0f394ee6cd064380&offer_id=134&affiliate_id=2922 An unboxing, setup and review of the Trezor Safe 5 Cryptocurrency Hardware Wallet for Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc. The video runs through the typical setup process as well as comparing it to the Trezor Safe 3 and Trezor T. Like the Safe 3, the Safe 5 has increased physical security when compared to previous models due to the addition of the Optiga Trust M Secure Element. 00:00 - Introduction 00:41 - Unboxing 01:34 - Hardware Comparison to Previous Trezor Models (Trezor T and Safe 3) 02:29 - Initial Device Setup: Installing Trezor Suite 03:06 - Initial Device Setup: Firmware Installation & Genuine Check 03:41 - Initial Setup: Wallet Creation 05:35 - Initial Setup: Device PIN 06:04 - Receiving Bitcoin with the Trezor 07:08 - Sending Bitcoin from the Trezor 08:15 - Device Settings Overview 09:26 - Android Phone and Tablet Support (And note on iPhone & iPad Compatability) 10:59 - Passphrase Entry 11:23 - Haptic Feedback for Touchscreen Operation 11:44 - SD-Protect 12:33 - Extra Features: U2F & Fido 2 Login Authentication 12:42 - Third Party Wallet Support 13:16 - Documentation 13:25 - Open Source Software and Hardware 13:52 - Note on Safe 5 MCU (SMT32U5) 14:36 - Wipe PIN Demo 14:50 - Summary and Conclusion </video> <video> Specter DIY Bitcoin Hardware Wallet with STM32F469I-DISCO (Easy Build, High Security) Description: A video which runs through how to build and use the Specter DIY Bitcoin Hardware Wallet. Specter DIY Github: https://github.com/cryptoadvance/specter-diy STM32F469I-DISCO: https://www.st.com/en/evaluation-tools/32f469idiscovery.html Waveshare Barcode Scanner: https://www.waveshare.com/barcode-scanner-module.htm BTCFrakenstein Store: https://btcfrankenstein.com/produkt/specter-shield/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/+VEinVSYkW5TUl5Ai 3D Printed Cases Used: Naked and Barebones: https://www.printables.com/model/967660-specter-diy-cases Specter Shield Case: https://github.com/cryptoadvance/specter-diy/tree/master/shield/Alternative_3D_Printed_Case 3D Printed Cases Referenced: Snap Case: https://github.com/cryptoadvance/specter-diy/tree/master/docs/enclosures/snapcase SeedSigner Barebones Case: https://github.com/cryptoadvance/specter-diy/tree/master/docs/enclosures/seedsigner 00:00 - Introduction 00:47 - Sourcing the Core Board - STM32F469I-DISCO 01:00 - Connecting the STM32F469I-DISCO Board for Programming 01:34 - Downloading, Verifying and Flashing the Specter DIY Firmware 03:25 - Feature Discussion: Power Supply Ports and Options 04:28 - Installing Board in 3D Printed Case 04:39 - Example 1: Naked Specter-DIY (No Barcode Scanner, Shield or Battery) 04:58 - Anti-Phishing Words 05:37 - Wallet Seed Generation 06:01 - Enabling and Disabling QR Scanner, USB and MicroSD 06:49 - Pairing with Sparrow and Receiving Bitcoin 07:50 - Saving Encrypted Seed to MicroSD 10:22 - Sending Bitcoin Singing via MicroSD 11:37 - Summary Thoughts for Basic Configuration 11:57 - Example 2: Standard Specter-DIY (Adding Barcode Scanner) 12:26 - Installing Barcode Scanner Module 12:28 - Assembly for Specter-DIY + Barcode Scanner Case 17:12 - Importing Seed via SeedQR 18:04 - Pairing Specter DIY with Specter Desktop 19:31 - Receive Address Verification via QR 21:52 - Example 3 - Specter Shield (Smartcard Storage, Battery + QR Scanner) 22:23 - Note on Obtaining a Specter Shield 23:03 - Assembly of Specter Shield 24:16 - Smartcard Unlock for Specter DIY 24:59 - Saving Seeds to Smartcards 27:00 - Summary and Conclusion </video> <video> SafePal X1 Cryptocurrency Hardware Wallet - Unboxing, Setup and Review Description: Affilate Coupon Code: cryptogd@SFP Hardware Wallet Comparison: https://cryptoguide.tips/hardware-wallet-comparisons/ 00:00 - Introduction 00:33 - Unboxing 01:51 - Initial Setup - Safepal Mobile App Installation 02:18 - Initial Setup - Device Pairing 03:06 - Initial Setup - Mnemonic Generation 04:12 - Initial Setup - Mnemonic Verification 05:28 - Recieving Funds 06:59 - Sending Funds 08:41 - EVM Transation Decoding Test 09:48 - Safepal Companion App Overview 11:17 - X1 Device Menus Overview 12:29 - Noes on Open Source Claims 14:54 - Summary and Conclusion </video> <video> Tapsigner: A Smartcard Based Bitcoin Hardware Wallet. (Unboxing, Setup, Demo & Review) Description: A review of the Tapsigner, a Smartcard Based Bitcoin Hardware Wallet. Buy a Tapsigner: http://bit.ly/2Qbsf08 Hardware Wallet Feature Comparison: https://cryptoguide.tips/hardware-wallet-comparisons/ 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Unboxing 00:40 - Initial Setup & Backup with Nunchuck 02:57 - Importing Wallet in to Nunchuck 03:31 - Recieving Bitcoin using Nunchuck 03:55 - Sending Bitcoin using Nunchuck 05:15 - Importing Tapsigner into Sparrow 06:19 - Recieving Bitcoin with Sparrow 06:31 - Sending Bitcoin with Sparrow 07:41 - Restoring the Backup File with a ColdCard 09:40 - Decrypting the Backup on a PC 10:44 - Checking for Deterministic Signing 12:23 - Summary and Conclusion </video> <video> Wallet Backup Types: BIP39 Mnemonic (Recovery Phrase), Passphrase, SLIP39 (Multi Share) & Multisig Description: An overview of common wallet backup yypes: BIP39 Mnemonic (Recovery Phrase), Passphrase, SLIP39 (Multi Share) & Multisig, their strengths, weaknesses and what unique features each one provides. 00:00 - Introduction 00:57 - BIP39 Mnemonics 02:56 - BIP39 Seed Splitting... 03:47 - BIP39 Passphrase (Hidden Wallets) 06:52 - SLIP39 09:05 - Multisig 12:28 - Paper Wallets & Raw Private Keys... (eg: Bitaddress) 12:46 - Summary and Conclusion </video> <video> Foundation Passport: Unboxing, Setup, Demo & Review with Envoy & Sparrow (Bitcoin Hardware Wallet) Description: Buy a Foundation Passport (Affiliate): https://bit.ly/4d8GHhT Foundation Passport Website: https://foundation.xyz/ 00:00 - Introduction & Note Concerning ColdCard 00:46 - Unboxing 01:21 - Physical Device Overview 02:10 - Initial Setup - Installing Envoy App 02:58 - Initial Setup - Verifying Device Genuineness 04:10 - Initial Setup - Set Device PIN 05:16 - Initial Setup - Firmware Update 07:22 - Wallet Seed Creation and Backup 08:55 - Connecting Passport with Envoy 09:48 - Recieving Bitcoin with the Passport + Envoy 10:27 - Sending Bitcoin using the Passport + Envoy 11:59 - Account Details Screens 12:52 - Adding Additional Accounts (From the Same Seed) 13:20 - Enabling a BIP39 Passphrase (25th Word) 15:11 - Persistant Account Naming (Both with and Without Passphrase) 16:13 - General Settings Overview 17:36 - Anti-Phishing Words (Security Words) 18:58 - View Recovery Seed Words 19:20 - Other Advanced Features 19:28 - MicroSD Card Operations (Format, SHA256, Export) 21:36 - Pairing Passport with Sparrow Wallet 23:42 - Note Regarding Envoy and Potential issue with Gap Limits (Funds not appearing) 24:42 - Sending a Transaction with Passport + Sparrow (Using MicroSD) 26:52 - Reviewing and Sending Raw TXN File (Using a Block Explorer) 28:09 - Wipe and Restore from Backup 28:58 - Documentation Overview (Plus how to Decrypt the digital bakup without a Passport) 29:51 - Notes on Open Source Hardware and Software 31:27 - Summary and Conclusion </video> <video> Specter Shield Lite - Low Cost Secure Element Backed Security for DIY Bitcoin Hardware Wallet Description: Get a Specter Shield Lite: My Webstore: https://cryptoguide.tips/shop/ BTCFrakenstein Store: https://btcfrankenstein.com/ Specter Shield on PCBWay: https://www.pcbway.com/project/shareproject/Specter_Shield_v1_0_0_2024_Update_ea6f25c5.html Shield Lite on PCBWay: https://www.pcbway.com/project/shareproject/Specter_Shield_Lite_ad02f25b.html Github: Specter DIY Github (Official Repo): https://github.com/cryptoadvance/specter-diy/ Specter DIY Github (My Fork): https://github.com/3rdIteration/specter-diy/ Specter Javacard Github: https://github.com/cryptoadvance/specter-javacard Parts: 3D Printed Case: https://www.printables.com/model/1054878-specter-shield-lite-case USB-C Power Module: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807324084877.html Switch: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2261799816774111.html Contact Springs: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805494860220.html Telegram Group: https://t.me/+VEinVSYkW5TUl5Ai 00:00 - Introduction 00:57 - Fabricating new Specter Shield Boards in 2024 02:32 - Redesigning for Lower Price 04:10 - Setup Smartcard Reader (ST8034) and Javacard (J3H145) 04:52 - Flashing the Specter Javacard Applet 05:47 - Power-Only MicroUSB Options 06:20 - Adding a QR Code Scanner Module (GM65) 07:51 - Design for AAA Batteries and USB-C Power Socket 10:07 - Wiring and Electrical Assembly 12:30 - Testing AAA and USB-C Power Before Assembly 12:59 - Assembly with 3D Printed Case 14:41 - Testing of Fully Assembly Specter Shield Lite 15:09 - Specter Shield Lite vs Specter Shield Lite 16:11 - Price Comparison with Retail Hardware Wallets (Keystone, Passport, Coldcard Q) 16:38 - Summary and Conclusion </video> <video> Private Key Recovery & Repair with BTCRecover (From Paper Wallets, Bitaddress, WIF or Hex Keys) Description: BTCRecover Documentation: https://btcrecover.readthedocs.io/en/latest/ Request a Private Session or Trusted Recovery: https://cryptoguide.tips/recovery-services-consultations/ A video that runs through how to recover damaged private keys (WIF or HEX) using BTCRecover. (Often used in paper wallets like those from bitaddress.org) This can be useful if you have a mistake in the private key (So it will have an incorrect checksum, or not be accepted when you try to sweep or import it) or if you have lost some of the characters due to damage or an error printing the paper wallet. 00:00 - Intro 00:38 - Private Key Formats Supported by BTCRecover 00:49 - Bitaddress.org demo (Compressed Base58Check WIF) 01:02 - Note Concerning Uncompressed and Hex Keys 01:18 - Note Regarding Base64 Encoded Keys and Mini Private Keys 01:40 - Note Regarding BTCRecover Installation 01:54 - Example 1 - Damaged Private Key (Missing Characters) 04:55 - Example 2 - Private Key with a Typo (Missing Funds, Invalid Checksum, Invalid Private Key) 08:08 - Note on the Resillience of QR codes vis Strings 10:48 - Conclusion </video> <video> Cryptosteel Seed12 Metal Backup (Protect BIP39 Mnemonic Seed from Water, Fire, Physical Damage) Description: Buy a Cryptosteel Seed12: https://bit.ly/3zRxVWP Seed Storage Comparison: https://cryptoguide.tips/seed-storage-comparisons/ 00:00 - Introduction 00:43 - Unboxing 02:15 - Usage Demo - Overview 02:33 - Usage Example - Laying Out and Selecting Tiles 04:14 - Usage Demo - Securing first Clasp onto the Core 04:48 - Usage Demo - Adding Tiles on to the Core 05:08 - Usage Example - Adding Second Clasp to Lock Tiles in Place 05:35 - Usage Demo - Backup Verification 06:49 - Usage Demo - Storing Seed12 in the Capsule 07:02 - Usage Demo - Adding Tamper Evident Seals 09:25 - Removing the Tamper Evident Seal 09:39 - Summary and Conclusion </video>

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Have been in the crypto space since 2012, been through several crazy bubbles, had a go at mining, trading and HODLing and I am still in the space and excited for the technology!

The learning curve for Crypto is very steep, it isn't a forgiving technology if you make a mistake and there are almost a limitless supply of people trying to scam you in various ways. My hope is that I can help guide you through the maze that is Crypto, help you know how to stay safe, where to avoid and help you learn the lay of the land.

I create videos that cover the kinds of things that people ask me in person every time Bitcoin price action starts to get media attention. I focus on tools to help you recover from mistakes, common scams to avoid and useful software and practices that can be hard to find if you don't know where to look.

I am a participant in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.

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