One of the most critical aspects of securing your crypto assets is protecting and storing the words that allow you to access your funds.
If you’re reading this article, it’s likely because you want to learn how to properly store your cryptocurrency seed phrase.
In this article, we’ll discuss both physical and digital storage methods that you can use—or might want to avoid. Keep reading!
Choosing a Secure Storage Method
You have several options to choose from—both physical and digital. Let’s review them below.
Physical Methods for Storing Your Seed Phrase
Paper
It’s true that almost everyone has a piece of paper handy, so you might think, “Paper is a good medium” to write down a phrase that grants access to tens, hundreds, thousands, or even millions of dollars in cryptocurrencies.
However, paper has several drawbacks. It deteriorates over time and can be rendered illegible by moisture, fire, or any other type of accidental destruction—not to mention the risk of theft.
Metal Plate
A metal plate is much more resistant to extreme conditions such as high temperatures, water, and impacts. It also doesn’t decompose over time like paper does.
Keep in mind, though, that anyone who gains access to your metal plate can see, photograph, or copy your seed phrase. It’s wise to bury it or store it in a safe so that no one else can access and steal your information.
You should also consider that creating multiple backups on metal plates can be expensive, and it still doesn’t prevent others from finding the information.

Digital Methods for Storing Your Cryptocurrency Seed Phrase
Storage Apps
Tools like 1Password, LastPass, or Bitwarden are extremely useful because they encrypt your data with a master password.
The issue arises if someone manages to access or steal your device. Therefore, you have to ask yourself: “Is it wise to trust an app for safeguarding my digital funds?”
Some people store their paper or metal plate backups in a bank, believing that this makes their information safer. However, remember the principle “Not your keys, not your crypto.” If the bank denies you access, your assets effectively stop being yours.
Offline Encryption Device
An offline storage device such as Cuvex is often more reliable than paper, metal plates, banks, or storage apps. Cuvex encrypts your seed phrase or secret onto NFC cards without any internet connection, making it invulnerable to hacker attacks.
You can create as many copies of the cryptogram as you want at a highly competitive cost and distribute them in different locations, since the information is invisible to everyone else.
In addition to features like encrypting, decrypting, cloning cards, and creating your own wallet, you’ll soon be able to sign PSBT double AirGap transactions.
This is only a small portion of all what we can tell you! So keep reading our blog 😉.
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