This answer will be to the point!! Yes, your concerns were that it could be faked..... if the security measures pointed out in this thread/on the website are not good enough for you..... don't buy it. I'm not sure what else you want to hear?? Bobby has answered numerous questions about security of these over and over and on just about every platform. So like I said, if those answers don't work for you..... simply don't buy it, but asking the same question again and again and maybe in a slightly different way this time is asinine.
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A couple helpful links:
https://www.balletcrypto.com/en/2FKG/https://www.balletcrypto.com/en/advantage/https://www.balletcrypto.com/en/block/It seems like you are emotionally invested and blindly defending this product. The links and your previous comment have nothing to do with the issues I brought up. You have not answered my question so I guess I'll put it here again...What physical security features (on the exterior of the un-opened block) are present in this product that would make it impossible to copy?
As I stated previously,
I have no issue with the key generation. I will list my concerns below so it's not difficult to understand:
1 ) The design is simple. There is no unique texturing or elements that would be difficult to copy on the titanium block or card.
2 ) Fonts (typeface) used in the design are all free fonts accessible to anyone with the internet (Avenir, Helvetica, Times New Roman, ect..)
3 ) The logo used in the design is available on the internet
4 ) There is no holographic "sticker"
5 ) The scratch off and sticker covering the private key are 2D and would be possible to mimic
6 ) The exact dimensions of the block are posted online
7 ) The layout (front view) is available on this thread
8 ) The block # & reward stickers could potentially fall off over time (not a security concern)
My physical security concerns also apply to the Ballet cards. I'm concerned and giving feedback so these security issues could potentially be addressed. A product intended to hold a significant amount of BTC should be scrutinized in my opinion.
1 ) The design is simple. There is no unique texturing or elements that would be difficult to copy on the titanium block or card.
Not changing2 ) Fonts (typeface) used in the design are all free fonts accessible to anyone with the internet (Avenir, Helvetica, Times New Roman, ect..)
Not changing3 ) The logo used in the design is available on the internet
Not changing4 ) There is no holographic "sticker"
There is a tamper resistant 2 layer sticker5 ) The scratch off and sticker covering the private key are 2D and would be possible to mimic
with enough money6 ) The exact dimensions of the block are posted online
Not changing7 ) The layout (front view) is available on this thread
Not changing8 ) The block # & reward stickers could potentially fall off over time (
not a security concern)
IT'S NOT IMPOSSIBLE TO COPY!!!!!!!!! With enough money
ANYTHING can be copied technically.
I'm not blindly defending anything.... I'm just making a point as you ask the same question over and over expecting a new magical answer.
The answers are the same. The links tell you how it's made and the security used. If you don't think it's secure enough and can be copied.... DON'T BUY ONE!!!
As far as the "real" series Ballet wallets.... they are designed for small amounts of bitcoin... an easy on and off ramp for newbies. I have used several of these to give people anywhere from $25.00 - $100.00 in bitcoin as gifts.
The "pro" series Ballet wallets are for larger amounts of bitcoin IMO, but you may still not like that C_C.
For you, I'm guessing nothing is secure enough. I recommend you get some dice..... 64 rolls and make your own private keys and make your own cold storage devices. Good luck to you.
**for those purchasing a block** I would ask Bobby to take a few minutes of his personal time to send you a signed PGP message for block provenance for later on down the road. This may alleviate some secondary market concerns.
Recommended items in the message:
-Bobby Lee/Ballet Crypto direct transfer/sale to "your real name" aka "forum name"
-Block number
-Public address
-Date of the purchase
-Date the block was funded