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November 23, 2020, 01:46:48 AM |
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You peeled all these marbles to test, you broke my heart. ![Sad](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/sad.gif) Bonus video to really make you cry. Kialara GoreI did this to ensure your kids/grandkids will be able to live healthy lives due to knowing the bitcoin you saved for them on your coins is still there! Now I get your "Looks at drill" gag on a recent Kia auction thread. Your project is BTCalls!
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Notable post by CryptoImperator that I would like to have documented here for future discussion about Crypto Imperator coins. As far as I am concerned, this is not a widespread issue, if you can, please post or send me some pictures of your coins with faded firstbits for analysis. What I can say is that sometimes, depending on the letters comprising the Firstbits it gets printed a bit blurrier, having a much smaller font size, also sometimes with the hologram on top it affects readability as window is not 100% transparent. What I make sure is that the private key letters are all complete, firstbits are just extra information. See: https://i.imgur.com/0QI8rPN.jpgHere is a picture of a 2014 Dogecoin: https://i.imgur.com/W2iVjhv.jpgFirstbits have not faded there, I have been using the same ink and process for the last six years. For what I have seen in my collection, some are "barely readable" since the beginning. (Having released the coin list should not make that a problem) Furthermore I have my own "Canary", a couple tubes of 2014 10k Dogecoins + 2014 10k Bits BTC stored in humidity of 60%+, which I open and redeem from time to time to ensure the key is still readable, no issues so far. I want to be as open and transparent about this as possible, and verify if some firstbits are indeed fading, as far as I know no private key has "suffered" from this issue. But bear in mind that no process, of any maker, is bulletproof and there will always be risks with physical keys. Any doubt, please let me know.
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December 03, 2020, 11:22:24 AM Last edit: December 03, 2020, 01:35:14 PM by krogoth Merited by teeGUMES (2), Mbitr (1) |
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This thread had me do some thinking and searching for the best paper I can use for paper wallets and paper wallets for our collectable loaded items as well. I have come across Terra Slate paper touted as The most durable paper on the planet. TerraSlate is acid-free and is great for archival use. https://terraslatepaper.com/ https://terraslatepaper.com/pages/faq They even place the paper in a dishwasher to test it!! https://youtu.be/kWwkd-1LCEc TerraSlate Paper has proven to be the world's most tear-proof & waterproof laser printer paper. Compatible with ballpoint pens, copy machines, laser printer and digital presses, TerraSlate is a synthetic paper that never needs laminating.
TerraSlate was developed to be durable, tear-proof and waterproof in order to withstand rain, heat up to 450 degrees, temperature variations, all while repelling grease, solvents and chemicals.
TerraSlate weatherproof paper offers superior laser image quality with the appearance, smoothness and printability of standard paper; and works great in most any standard laser printer or digital press. Most importantly, TerraSlate weatherproof paper is more cost-effective to use and has a much more professional look than laminating. Well, I bought some and conducted an experiment to see if this is so.... One of our main fears with paper wallets is water damage. So I printed out a set of private and pub keys, printed and conducted 2 different experiments.. ![](https://ip.bitcointalk.org/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FC6HuX0U.jpg&t=665&c=zSSUPUUDOHqU-w) The first was to just dip the wallet into the water for a few seconds and let dry... Passed with flying colors...was able to scan the qr codes easily and also no damage done whatsoever. ![](https://ip.bitcointalk.org/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fq4jVbDv.jpg&t=665&c=121xzk0xW_5vhQ) For the second test I placed the wallet under water in a tall glass for at least 12 hours.... Again it passed with flying colors. No damage and QR codes read easily via my mycellium wallet app. ![](https://ip.bitcointalk.org/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fo6PuqLv.jpg&t=665&c=q2CMJ9cFK1YZUw) I have to say I am very impressed with these papers and will use for my project as well as any paper wallets that I have. Edit: as per request from Mbitr will do as follows>> I will place under water for 2 weeks...test and place and leave in the glass for a loong time and every few weeks will test and place again...and on and on ![Cheesy](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/cheesy.gif)
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December 03, 2020, 12:07:03 PM |
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@krogoth - thanks for the top tips on the Terra Slate paper ![Smiley](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/smiley.gif) Just an idea - have you thought about immersing the paper for something like 2 weeks , ie, if you were on holiday for 2 weeks and you had a flood ? This would probably be the max amount of time any paper would be under water ? Might be worth a test ![Smiley](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/smiley.gif)
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December 03, 2020, 12:18:28 PM |
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@krogoth - thanks for the top tips on the Terra Slate paper ![Smiley](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/smiley.gif) Just an idea - have you thought about immersing the paper for something like 2 weeks , ie, if you were on holiday for 2 weeks and you had a flood ? This would probably be the max amount of time any paper would be under water ? Might be worth a test ![Smiley](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/smiley.gif) Yep...will do so tonight and I bet that it will pass with flying colors. I will place for 2 weeks...test and place and leave in the glass for a loong time and every few weeks will test and place again...and on and on ![Cheesy](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/cheesy.gif) This paper is unbelievable..I cant even rip it, yet you can cut with scissors easily.
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December 16, 2020, 07:42:27 PM |
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Bitcoin All Time High Bump Looks like a lot of new and old eyes coming back to the forum recently with coins. Ever wonder what's under your hologram?
Should have a pretty major update with new coins/cards/notes towards the new year, if not shortly after. Lots of coins in the post still on their ways to me.
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January 02, 2021, 10:52:05 PM Last edit: January 03, 2021, 03:07:18 AM by teeGUMES |
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I peeled a 2013 Casascius silver today and was horrified when the paper containing the private key started to separate. I managed to get it off and found what appeared to be adhesive on the silver under the paper.
Very worrisome and I am considering peeling the rest of my collection.
I've peeled the 2013 1 BTC Silver/Gilt (already in thread) and a 2013 0.5 BTC Brass that will be added to this thread with the next update and have not noticed the degree of adhesive you are finding in the private key recess on either coin. I actually happened to be right around the peeled coins when I saw you posted here and have taken these current pictures for you. ![](https://ip.bitcointalk.org/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fvc9SQcWl.jpg&t=665&c=n6wE3sOrMzAN4g) Things I can completely throw a guess at would be: Humidity or heat causing some of the adhesive to run down underneath the insert An application error by Mike Caldwell? Pretty monotonous applying holograms for hours and hours or even days on end. Of all the coins peeled and shown here so far this might be one of the first to have shown this sort of error application made by the creator. There just doesn't seem to be any pattern or clue to the splotching pattern it ended up leaving.. this is definitely mind boggling because that adhesive should not be there at all. I'm interested in seeing the private key paper if you'd be willing to share with me even in private nubbins. Completely up to you but that is my main concern and why I created this thread and project. Regardless of everything the paper splitting in two and being extremely thin should scare everybody. Trying to think of ways for if the thin layer that held the ink remained on the coin face down still... what do you even do? Should always have a scalpel or sharp/fine razor nearby when peeling, also if it starts to tear like that I'd personally try from the other side of the holo and hope that that side of the paper insert remained as one. Glad you were able to document and share this peel with us nubbins. Put an X on the board for paper inserts. Engraving looking better and better after every scary peel. **Edited post, didn't like original reply.
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Just redeemed a 2013 1 BTC Casascius Key in perfect shape, no decay of any kind ![](https://ip.bitcointalk.org/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FigX7p1X.jpg&t=665&c=Aq1JBYG1WoKNeg)
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January 17, 2021, 06:30:48 PM |
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amazing workw. it's interesting you can add a cryptoart to the investigation
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February 03, 2021, 10:15:22 PM |
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I peeled another from the same series that was stored in the same location, and the holo peeled cleanly. FWIW!
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February 03, 2021, 10:20:45 PM |
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I peeled another from the same series that was stored in the same location, and the holo peeled cleanly. FWIW!
Good to hear nubbins. Loving the community involvement that everyone is showing. This is going to become such a big question mark once we break out into the mainstream collectibles community and we are paving the way to being able to answer the big question of "Are the bitcoin still on this coin?"
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February 07, 2021, 12:24:07 AM |
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This is an amazing thread! Just discovered it.
Will be peeling a MoonBits chips soon and create some photo footage from it. Can send ship the peeled one to you for further investigation (under a mircroscope for example).
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February 07, 2021, 04:46:07 AM |
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Great,tks for sharing here.
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March 15, 2021, 04:38:13 PM |
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Awesome thread! Thank you!
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May 09, 2021, 08:31:42 PM |
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Hi teeGUMES ! hope you're fine ! i made a bitcoin collectible called MOON PASS, Hookzup1 tell me about you thread, so i want to know if i can send you one MOON PASS of your choice ? ![Smiley](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/smiley.gif) you can check on the "MOON PASS" link.
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