Coinbase to Ethereum Mist Wallet

This was an interesting experience. Word to the wise: Do not transfer your ETH from Coinbase or any exchange to your Ethereum Mist Wallet until you have downloaded the entire blockchain to your client node (your computer). You will not lose the ETH, unless your client machine dies and you never get the uniquely identifying files off of the client machine.

For reference, USD is insured. It appears crypto is not though:...