Reflecting on our 2025 journey with thirteen thousand crypto enthusiasts

Thirteen thousand is more than just a milestone on a sales chart. It represents thirteen thousand individuals across India who decided that "not your keys, not your coins" is a philosophy worth living by. As we look back at 2025, we are struck by how much the conversation has shifted from speculative trading to long term security and digital sovereignty.

Etherbit has always aimed to be more than just a shop. In 2025, we stepped out from behind the screens and into the vibrant local community. From developer meetups in Bangalore to retail enthusiast gatherings in Mumbai, we met many of you face to face. These real world connections taught us that holding a physical device changes how you perceive your wealth. We saw this firsthand when discussing The Psychology of HODLing: Why Physical Hardware Changes Your Relationship with Money with attendees who were moving their assets off exchanges for the first time.

Standing by our community when hardware fails

Being a community hub means being there for the difficult conversations too. Throughout 2025, the Ledger Nano X battery issue remained a prominent concern for many users. We believe that security should never come with a side of anxiety. To keep your peace of mind intact, we continued to offer support and issued free replacements under Etherbit's warranty policy. Whether you were using a Ledger Nano S Plus - CC EAL6+ certified Bitcoin (BTC) hardware wallet with PIN authentication or exploring new horizons, our goal was to ensure your path to self-custody remained unobstructed.

Navigating a changing landscape together

The past year brought its own set of challenges, particularly regarding how we handle our digital lives in India. During our events, many of you asked about the intersection of privacy and regulation. We spent hours discussing things like the 2026 Indian Tax Survival Guide for HODLers and how to maintain privacy while complying with evolving rules. It became clear that Indian HODLers are some of the most resilient and informed users in the world.

As we move further into 2026, we are seeing a massive shift toward even more robust security setups. More users are pairing their devices with an Etherbit Plate to protect their seed phrases from physical damage. Others are moving toward open-source options like the Trezor Safe 5 - Open-source CC EAL6+ certified Bitcoin (BTC) touchscreen hardware wallet with PIN authentication to ensure maximum transparency.

Thank you for letting us be a part of your 2025 journey. You are the heartbeat of Etherbit, and we are honored to help you secure what matters most.