Storage & Backup

Secure your seeds and hardware wallets.

Harden your security model and ensure the safety of your seeds and hardware wallets.

Putting your bitcoin seed phrase to metal ensures durability and longevity, protecting it from physical damage, fire, and water, and safeguarding your access to your bitcoin wallet. When choosing a metal plate, there are some things you should consider:

  • Type: There are several ways to put your see to metal, but the preferred methods are using a center punch, stamping, or etching the metal.
  • Material: To ensure durability and longevity, it is important to use a high quality metal.
  • Data: Different plates support different data, some are limited to the seed phrase, while other may be specific for a passphrase.
  • Size: While sizes vary, in general smaller plates become more difficult to read and mark.
  • Additional Info: Additional information to the steel plate.

For best practices and tips, also see: