Seed Storage
Buying a hardware wallet is just the first step toward financial sovereignty—not the finish line. To truly bulletproof your assets, you need a security stack that survives the unthinkable. While 2FA and strong passwords keep the hackers out, indestructible physical backups ensure you’re never locked out of your own wealth.
True self-custody requires disaster-proof redundancy. We’ve vetted the industry’s leading titanium backups and secure storage solutions to ensure your seed phrase remains intact for decades, no matter what happens. Secure the key, secure the future.
These are the metal plates that we've been testing and strongly recommend:
We like this mini briefcase style of seed storage for its ease of use and robust material. The device allows for easy addition and removal of letters, enabling you to update or change your seed phrases without needing a new device. All tools needed are included in the package, and it’s the easiest from all the models I featured here.
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Material and Durability: Aviation-Grade 316 Stainless Steel is known for its exceptional strength and corrosion resistance. This material provides a long-lasting solution for seed phrase storage. The device is fireproof, waterproof, mold-proof, and insect-proof. Like the previous two products, this also can endure temperatures exceeding 1454°C (2649°F), making it highly resilient against potential disasters such as fires or floods.
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Temperature Resistance: Exceeds 1454°C (2649°F).
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Storage Capacity: Up to 24 words (or two sets of 12-word phrases).
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Water Resistance: Yes
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Mold and Insect Resistance: Yes
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Dimensions: 70mm x 57mm x 6mm
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Weight: 130g
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Capacity: This device can accommodate 12, 15, 18, 21 or 24-word recovery phrase a single set (or two sets of 12-word phrases.)
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Encoding System: First Four Letters Method: You only need to input the first four letters of each word from your seed phrase. This method simplifies the process while maintaining security, as each BIP39 word is unique within its first four characters. Typically, most of the new models of wallets will guess the word as you enter the first 4 letters, so that’s all you need really.
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Pricing: The Ellipal Seed Phrase Steel typically retails for around $59, making it an affordable option for those seeking a secure method for backing up their cryptocurrency seed phrases. We also have a coupon that gives you $5 Discount for any Ellipal products including this one.
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This is for those who want to add extra complexity to their seed protection. These plates are ultra compact and very cryptic, meaning it is safe to carry around and even through airport security, as it will not be easy for anyone to decipher the contents.
Xray exposure will not reveal any words because you only stamp dots on the grid and you need the accompanying guide (it’s available online as well as in a booklet format). In other words, for anyone who might have a quick glance at your plate, it will be impossible to know what you stored on it. Ideal for those who travel a lot.
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Similar to the Ellipal plate, this product by SecuX offers adjustable and re-usable design. Individual letters are slided into position, fixed with the help of a few screws and the convenience of this that if you change wallets, you can re-assemble everything, thus avoiding the need for a new one. XSEED Pro is made from stainless steel, specifically designed to withstand harsh conditions. Its thickness of 6mm ensures that it resists bending, warping, and damage from high-pressure impacts. The device can endure extreme temperatures up to 2649°F (1454°C), making it fireproof and capable of protecting your seed phrases during catastrophic events like house fires. It’s also waterproof and corrosion resistant.
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Design: The sleek and compact design of the XSEED Pro makes it easy to store in safes or carry discreetly. You don’t have to engrave or punch letters onto the plate, you simply slide them in similar to Ellipal’s product.
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Material and Durability: Industrial-grade stainless steel.
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Temperature Resistance: Up to 2649°F (1454°C)
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Water Resistance: Yes
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Corrosion Resistance: Yes
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Storage Capacity: Up to 24 words or multiple sets of 12-word phrases
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Dimensions: 105 x 180 x 45 mm (4 x 7 1/16 x 1 3/4 inches)
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Weight: 460g (1.01 lbs)
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Thickness: 6mm
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Encoding System: The device utilizes pre-stamped letter tiles.
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Pricing: Retails for $89, positioning it competitively within the market for metal seed storage solutions while offering excellent value for its features and durability.
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Special Offer: You get 15% discount with the link below.
The Domino plates allow for easy encoding of seed phrases using a dot system, where each square can represent two letters. This innovative approach simplifies the setup process compared to traditional letter stamping methods.
There are two main sizes. Domino One is bigger and heavier (350g) and with an alphabet template, making it easier for users to punch in their seed phrases quickly. If you struggle with eyesight, this one might be better and easier for you.
Domino One 2 is smaller, lighter (175gr) and allows for storage of a 12-word seed phrase.
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Material: Made from 316L stainless steel, which has enhanced corrosion resistance compared to standard 316 stainless steel due to its lower carbon content. This is particularly beneficial in harsh environments, such as those exposed to saltwater.
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Durability Testing: Bitplates products have undergone rigorous stress tests to evaluate their performance under extreme conditions.
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Heat Resistance: tested at temperatures around 2000°F (1093°C) for 10 minutes. Remarkably, there was no data loss, demonstrating their ability to withstand intense heat.
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Water Resistance: yes
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Crush Resistance: yes (a hydraulic press test applied a force equivalent to a building collapsing on top of the devices to test the durability of these plates).
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Encoding System: Using dots to represent words from the BIP39 word list. Each word corresponds to a specific dot arrangement, allowing users to punch their seed phrases securely onto the plate. Again we have a cryptic, non-obvious way to store our data.
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Thickness: 3mm.
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Storage Capacity: 12 and 24 seed words depending on type.
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Pricing: The Bitplates Domino One retails for £95, while the smaller, Domino One2 is £85 with a 10% discount if you use my discount code: CRYPTOCORNER (this saves you around £10).
The Xellox Yokis Metalk Plates are a robust and secure way to safeguard your crypto seed phrases. Built from stainless steel and designed for permanent engraving, they provide long-lasting protection against fire, water, and physical damage. The material is resistant to extreme heat, rust, and pressure. We’re talking survivalist level hardware here, not cheap gimmicks.
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Material: Made from 304 stainless steel with a matte finish. Designed for permanent engraving using the included electric engraver.
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Durability Testing: Engineered to withstand extreme conditions such as house fires and long-term environmental exposure.
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Heat Resistance: Withstands temperatures up to 1,400 °C (2,500 °F), ensuring survival even in intense fires.
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Water Resistance: yes
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Crush Resistance: yes
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Encoding System: Manual engraving with a pen-sized electric engraver. Engraving is as simple as writing on paper, but permanently etched into steel. Not a reusable design. Engraving complete words or 4-letters at user's own preference.
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Thickness: 3mm.
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Storage Capacity: Each kit includes 3 plates, each capable of storing up to 24 seed words.
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Pricing: Standard kit (3 plates + engraver): $115 USD (discounted from $130). Expansion pack (3 extra plates, no engraver): €39 makes these on the affordable side.