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Title: physically print a private key, but don't want to type all over on restore? Post by: ghostcheck on July 20, 2012, 03:13:11 AM hi,
I stumbled upon this program which could print a binary file to physical paper and restore them later buy just scanning. Program also provides good redundancy in case the material on paper cant be decoded properly. Program is open source and is available as a binary for windows. This could be helpful to store raw private keys in a safe. http://ollydbg.de/Paperbak/ Title: Re: physically print a private key, but don't want to type all over on restore? Post by: casascius on July 20, 2012, 03:23:55 AM Just thought I would make sure you were familiar with a paper wallet. This is much simpler than printing a binary file.
Each private key is 32 hex bytes... that's all you need! A paper wallet generator such as the one at bitaddress.org will print a sheet of paper wallets and include scannable QR codes for convenience. All generating is done in javascript within your browser and the page needs no internet access (can be saved and run offline) so the server never sees your keys. Title: Re: physically print a private key, but don't want to type all over on restore? Post by: ghostcheck on July 20, 2012, 03:42:38 AM what i meant was for private keys for gpg for bitcoin-otc or other use
Title: Re: physically print a private key, but don't want to type all over on restore? Post by: unclemantis on July 20, 2012, 04:11:27 AM what i meant was for private keys for gpg for bitcoin-otc or other use Now you are just talking crazy talk. Title: Re: physically print a private key, but don't want to type all over on restore? Post by: ghostcheck on July 20, 2012, 04:30:42 AM I mean, the whole private key is so long you know..
Title: Re: physically print a private key, but don't want to type all over on restore? Post by: Stn on July 20, 2012, 05:24:28 AM Print the text (just for any case) and QR code next to it. It is far easier read QR nowadays than use some specific scanning software.
Title: Re: physically print a private key, but don't want to type all over on restore? Post by: unclemantis on July 21, 2012, 01:32:15 AM I mean, the whole private key is so long you know.. if you think that is bad. Just wait until you have to manage hundreds of them. AES encrypted with a huge ass passphrase. You are just getting warmed up kiddo! Title: Re: physically print a private key, but don't want to type all over on restore? Post by: benjamindees on July 21, 2012, 06:52:04 AM Use a QR code. They can be read with a webcam.
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