¶ What is RoninSteel?
RoninSteel allows you to backup your bitcoin wallet keeping it safe from the elements as it's fire resistant and water proof.
A bitcoin wallet is (normally) secured by a 12 or 24 Mnemonic Words, plus an optional Passphrase. Storing these on a RoninSteel and keeping it somewhere safe is highly important, as if you lose access to your bitcoin wallet software you can easily recover your bitocin on another device using the backup which you've made in steel.
¶ RoninSteel Compatibility
Common bitcoin wallet backups compatible with RoninSteel:
12 Mnemonic Words12 Mnemonic Words+Passphrase24 Mnemonic Words24 Mnemonic Words+Passphrase
Uncommon bitcoin wallet backups compatible with RoninSteel:
15 Mnemonic Words15 Mnemonic Words+Passphrase18 Mnemonic Words18 Mnemonic Words+Passphrase21 Mnemonic Words21 Mnemonic Words+Passphrase
Passphrase:
- RoninSteel can be stamped with a Passphrase of up to 24 characters (letters/numbers/symbols).
¶ Passphrase Information
If you are using bitcoin wallet software such as Samourai, by default you will have a Passphrase.
A Passphrase may also be referred to as a BIP39 Passphrase
If you have a Passphrase, you will need this to be able to recover your bitcoin wallet, so make sure you back it up!
A Passphrase can be made from of a combination of: letters, numbers, or symbols.
¶ What You Need To Get Started
- A bitcoin wallet.
- RoninSteel metal plate.
- RoininSteel sticker.
- Centre punch.
- Hard surface or anvil.
¶ Backup
Follow this video tutorial to backup your bitcoin wallet using RoninSteel.
In this tutorial we give an example of how to backup a 12 Word Mnemonic + Passphrase. If you have only 1 of these RoninSteel plates, you will not be able to recover your bitcoin wallet! You need both!*
Notice: there are 2048 English words in the Mnemonic word list. You only need to backup the first four letters of each word.
¶ Backup: Best Practices
- Mark the RoninSteel sticker with a Sharpie, and double check the marks before stamping a RoninSteel plate.
- Do not take a photograph of your
Mnomonic Words,Passphrase, orRoninSteel. - Destroy the RoninSteel stickers when done.
¶ Passphrase Backup: Best Practices
- Stamp the
12/24 Word Mnemonicon a separate RoninSteel plate than yourPassphrase. - Store the
12/24 Word Mnemonicplate in a separate location from yourPassphraseplate.
¶ Recovery
Video coming soon!
Recovery summary:
- Download template.
- Print template.
- Cut out template, and overlay it onto your RoninSteel.
- Using a scribe or sharp pencil, trace the punched holes and write down the corresponding letters/number/symbol.
¶ Recovery: Download Template
You can download the RoninSteel recovery template from here.
¶ Recovery: Print Template
When printing the template, to ensure the dimensions will match your RoninSteel ensure you have:
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¶ Recovery: Cut Out Template
Top tip: we have found it is best to cut inside the black boarder line. This will ensure the template fits perfectly onto your RoninSteel.
¶ Recovery: Find Those Punches
Run a scribe or sharp pencil down each column to find the punch. Once found, write the letter/number/symbol on a piece of paper.
¶ Recovery: Bitcoin Wallet
Now you can use your recovered 12/24 Mnemonic Words (and Passphrase if applicable) to recover your bitcoin in your preferred wallet software.
¶ RoninSteel Featured Blog Post
Check out this awesome blog post by Econoalchemist putting the RoninSteel through its paces.
