Update: August 2018*** A reminder that you should ALWAYS run the generator from the GitHub source code, never from a live website. ***
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bitcoinpaperwallet.com is under new ownership
First of all, thanks to everyone who supported this project and helped with its development since I started it back in 2013.
At the end of April 2018, I sold the bitcoinpaperwallet.com website, service, and associated domain names to a new owner. This also includes related projects such as litecoinpaperwallet.com and ethereumpaperwallet.com. All orders for hologram stickers and CDs, and any questions relating to the business, should be directed to the new owner at
orders@paperwalletshop.com. Also, I will no longer be making updates or accepting code contributions for this project at
https://github.com/cantonbecker/bitcoinpaperwallet. The updates posted in September 2017 are my final contributions to this project.
If you have any questions regarding bitcoinpaperwallet.com, please direct them to the new owner at
orders@paperwalletshop.com.
Canton Becker
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Original post (April, 2013)
I had lots of fun this weekend working on my own design for a two-sided tri-fold tamper-resistant paper Bitcoin wallet.
Thanks for any and ALL criticism / comments -- whether it's about the look & feel, functionality, security features, etc. See:
http://youtu.be/V4H1VE3EAtIThis video is also a treasure hunt in which I happily invite you to “steal” 0.1 BTC . Finders keepers, so race on!
Design features:
- Private key is hidden behind folds, so your wallet content is still safe if left out in the open or photographed.
- Tamper-proof tape indicates when you (or someone else!) has revealed the private key.
- Folding design obfuscates private keys so they’re hidden even when holding wallet up to a bright light.
- Reverse side has basic wallet operation instructions and a register for writing down deposits / balance.
- Private and public keys are replicated (and rotated) in triplicate to maximize chances of recovering keys if paper is damaged / crumpled.
When I’ve got enough feedback and a final design, I’ll publish a web page that will generate these wallets with just a couple of clicks. (No photoshop required, as the foundation will be based on the excellent wallet generator at bitaddress.org which as you probably already know uses a secure javascript page you can run even while offline.)
If you'd like to print out a sample for yourself, see PDF links here:
http://cantonbecker.com/projects/2013/bitcoin-paper-wallet-design-video/.