Steelwallet

Apocalypse-proof Bitcoin backup

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Will your Bitcoin backup survive a house fire?
Make sure your coins are protected against extreme conditions and disasters.

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Make your Bitcoin wallet backup last forever

Creating a backup of your Bitcoin and crypto wallet is important. It ensures that your funds can be restored even if you lose or break your hardware wallet.

Regular backups need to be protected against the elements. The Steelwallet helps you take your Bitcoin backup endurance to the next level and make sure it can survive a house fire or whatever else nature throws at it.

Features

Clear instructions

Simple

Clear instructions, low-tech, no additional tools needed

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Steelwallet Meteor

Heavy-duty

Made of stainless steel to resist almost everything, including mechanical force, fire, radiation and corrosion

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Ageing Resistant

Everlasting

Ageing-resitant backup for your future generations

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Durable

Universal

For all cryptocurrency wallets that use up to 24 recovery words

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Steelwallet Setup

How to set up a Steelwallet

Using the center punch went smoothly and quickly. No data loss.

Dass es die Möglichkeit gibt, seinen Seed mit so wenig Aufwand langfristig gegen physische Einflüsse sichern zu können, ist klasse.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.

What types of private keys can be stored using Steelwallet?

A.

Steelwallet supports the BIP-39 standard which allows you to store 12,18 and 24 word seeds on your Steelwallet. The words on the BIP-39 word list are chosen so that there is only one possible word if you know the first four letters of that word. It is impossible that there are multiple words that start with the same four letters. That’s why you only need (and only can) punch the first 4 letters of word of your seed onto your Steelwallet.

Q.

What happens if my Steelwallet gets stolen?

A.

Whoever has access to your 24 recovery words, has control over your wallet. In case the worst happens and your Steelwallet gets stolen, you should immediately withdraw your funds from your hardware wallet and transfer it to a new one that has a different seed. We recommend using a dedicated hardware wallet like the BitBox02. If you don’t have one at hand when you need to transfer your funds, we recommend transferring your funds to a software wallet and sending them onto a hardware wallet as soon as possible. You may find a more detailed instructions on how to do so on the device manufacturer's website.

Q.

How do I recover my data protected by Steelwallet?

A.

In case you need to recover your wallet with the seed stored on your Steelwallet, you should do so without leaking it. That means you should never type your seed into a software-wallet on your computer or smartphone, or any other device which is connected to the internet. Viruses, key-loggers and malware might be installed on such devices and you would risk leaking your seed and thereby the theft of your funds. We recommend typing in your seed on a hardware-wallet like the BitBox02.

Q.

Where should I store my Steelwallet?

A.

You should keep your Steelwallet in a secure place only you know about. This can be anything from a safe to a bank locker, or even buried in your backyard: since it’s made out of stainless steel it is very resistant to weather conditions.

Q.

What happens if the company behind Steelwallet shuts their doors?

A.

Although we hope that won’t ever happen, nothing would change for you. Your seed, still is and will be safely stored on your Steelwallet for a very long time and you could get new sheets made yourself.

Q.

Are there any tests on how resistant Steelwallet is?

A.

Yes, Jameson Lopp published a great article, comparing a wide variety of tools. He comes to the following conclusion: 'With these considerations in mind, I’d suggest that Blockplate and Steelwallet seem to be the most robust and simple options.' The article can be found here.

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Different backup options at a glance

microSD card
mircoSD backup card shop.bitbox.swiss/en/products/microsd-backup-cards-2-pack-10/ 		Backup card
Backup card laminated booklet /backupcard/ 		Steelwallet
Steelwallet /steelwallet/ 		Steelwallet Pro
Steelwallet Pro /steelwallet-pro/ 		Tamper-evident bags
Tamper-evident security bags /tamper-evident-bags/
When to use
Standard backup method for the BitBox02, quick and reliable
Professional, ageing-resistant for long-term wallet backups that are kept in a safe place
Durable backup that is designed to survive pretty much anything
Heavy-duty reusable steel backup lasting generations
Protection against undetected access and hidden tampering
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Swiss engineered to secure your independence in the cryptocurrency world.

Specifications

Steelwallet set

Retail package contains: 2 engraved stainless steel sheets, 1 puncher, 1 instruction booklet

Compatibility: Any BIP39 compliant wallet

Size retail package: 120 × 120 mm

Size steelwallet: 100 × 120 mm

Weight: 450g