[magicalhippo]

Was just looking at NitroKey after realizing my SoloKey v2[1] won't come for yet another few months.

Given that they use similar firmware, the headline scared me a bit. However the article is about their marketing of an entirely different device, not their new Yubikey replacement.

The wait continues... not super-surprised though, crowd funding hardware is super-risky and I knew that.

[1]: https://solokeys.com/

[atoponce]

I was very disappointed in that Kickstarter. Yubikey ran a 54% off discount May 4th last year and not knowing when I would get my v2 SoloKeys, I purchased two. I had them within the week and have since integrated them into all my accounts.

I debated backing out of the Kickstarter as the Yubikeys were working so well for me, but decided to stick with it and see what the SoloKey experience would be like. Yeah, disappointing. I ordered USB-A and USB-C keys. The USB-A key doesn't make a good connection with the USB port. It needs to be carefully held to register with the OS, otherwise it doesn't get power.

[fsflover]

Why not try Librem Key (which is rebranded NitroKey with free firmware)?

[ibotty]

I guess I was very lucky to get my solokey v2s a few month ago. I do like them. I am a bit disappointed that they have problems for other backers.

[toastal]

There's OnlyKey. Mine have been fine.