Secure Your Crypto: Seed Phrase Guide 2025

Secure Your Crypto: Seed Phrase Guide 2025

Self-custody puts you—not an exchange—in control. This guide shows how to engrave Black Seed Ink steel plates, diversify hardware wallets, add passphrases, and run quarterly security check-ups, so you remain the lone gatekeeper of your...
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$3 M XRP Hack: Ellipal ‘Cold Wallet’ Breach Explained

A recent $3 million XRP heist shows how private keys stored in Ellipal’s in-app hot wallet bypassed the air-gapped device. This post dissects the breach and presents six hardware-wallet safeguards—diversify seeds and brands, add passphrases...
Trezor and D'Cent wallets in packaging atop a iPad keyboard and iPad

Trezor Safe 3 vs Safe 5 vs D’Cent: Which Wallet Wins

Both D'Cent and Trezor are strong cold storage choices, with the decision coming down to hidden passphrase wallets vs visible multi accounts, biometrics vs touch, and chip assurance.
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Why Cold Storage Matters for Crypto Investors

Cold storage offers unparalleled security for long-term crypto investors by keeping your private keys offline and safeguarding against online threats. Discover how solutions like hardware wallets and Black Seed Ink’s durable seed phrase backups provide...
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Store Bitcoin Safely During Market Volatility

Prices swing; your security shouldn’t. Park savings in a cold wallet, back up the seed on steel, add Trezor’s passphrase or D’Cent’s PIN + fingerprint, and always test with a tiny send before moving a...
DIY Seed Phrase Engraving Guide

DIY Seed Phrase Engraving Guide

Ever thought about engraving your recovery words onto metal? This guide shows you how to create a long-lasting backup that can withstand fire, water, and the unexpected.
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Seed Phrase Security for Beginners

Discover the basics of seed phrases and why they’re the cornerstone of crypto security. Learn how to store them safely, avoid common beginner mistakes, and keep your wallet truly offline.
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Top 10 Benefits of Using a Cold Wallet for Crypto Security

Latest update: September 25, 2025 The Essential Benefits of Using a Cold Wallet for Crypto Security In the fast-evolving world of cryptocurrency, security is paramount. As the value and popularity of digital assets continue to...
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Estate Planning with Cold-Storage Wallets

A smart crypto-inheritance plan splits power between an executor and your heirs: the executor holds a single steel-engraved seed phrase, while each beneficiary unlocks only their share with a unique passphrase stored on a separate...