Keystone Tablet

When securing your seed phrase, the choice of material for your backup is crucial. Seed phrase backups are designed to withstand extreme conditions such as fire, water, corrosion, and physical damage. Two of the most common materials used are stainless steel and titanium , each with unique properties and benefits.

Below we explain the differences between these materials so you can make the best choice for protecting your digital assets.

Stainless Steel

Advantages:

• Durable: Stainless steel is very strong and can withstand heavy impact.
• Heat resistant: Can withstand temperatures up to approximately 1400°C, making it suitable for fire protection.
• Corrosion resistant: Good resistance to moisture and rust, especially when high-quality stainless steel grades are used.
• Affordable: Often cheaper than titanium, making it an accessible option for many users.

Disadvantages:

• Weight: Stainless steel is heavier than titanium, which can make it less portable.
• Limited Lifespan: While durable, stainless steel can corrode over time in extreme conditions, such as exposure to saltwater or harsh chemicals.

2. Titanium

Advantages:

• Ultimate Durability: Titanium is stronger than stainless steel and offers exceptional resistance to physical damage.
• High Heat Resistance: Titanium can withstand temperatures up to 1665°C, making it superior for extreme conditions.
• Lightweight: Titanium is significantly lighter than stainless steel, which is convenient for portability and storage.
• Corrosion Resistant: Titanium is virtually immune to rust and corrosion, even in salty or aggressive environments.
• Long life: Titanium hardly degrades, making it ideal for long-term backups.

Disadvantages:

• Cost: Titanium is more expensive than stainless steel, making it a premium option.
• Engravability: Titanium can be a little more difficult to engrave due to its high strength, although it can be easily done with the right tools.

Cryptotag uses high-grade titanium for their seed phrase backups. This provides users with the best protection against physical, chemical, and thermal damage. Titanium’s light weight and exceptional durability make Cryptotag products ideal for anyone seeking maximum security for their recovery phrases.

Puncher Method

The puncher method uses a center punch to punch small markings into a metal plate.

How does it work?
You select the desired letters or numbers on a metal backing plate and use the puncher to permanently mark the position of each character.

Advantages:

• Highly durable and resistant to fire, water and corrosion.
• Simple and quick to use without complicated tools.

Suitable for: Users looking for a long-lasting and safe solution with minimal effort.

Hammer Method

This method involves engraving letters or numbers into a metal plate using a hammer and punches.

How does it work?
The desired letters are placed individually on the metal plate, after which you press them with a hammer. This process is repeated for each letter.

Advantages:

• Extremely robust and durable.
• Complete control over each individual character.

Suitable for: Users who want a highly reliable solution and don't mind a bit of manual work.

Letter Tile Method

The letter tile method uses small metal tiles with pre-engraved letters and numbers.

How does it work?
Users place the metal tiles in the correct order into a holder or frame to capture their seed phrase.

Advantages:

• No engraving or sleeping process required; completely safe without physical effort.
• Easy to correct or change before the seed phrase is confirmed.

Suitable for: Beginners or those who prefer a precise and error-free method without tools.