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December 27, 2022, 03:52:54 AM
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Coincidentally, I also use 2 USBs to store my private key and seed phrase. I always keep both very carefully, and it seems that only I know where it is, I am not afraid of losing it but afraid of USB problems. They are also technological products, and all have a lifespan, although they are hard to break, but I still want to be on the lookout. But to be extra careful, I also write them down on paper, just in case the worst happens.
If I'm correct, in most of the cases where USB is damaged/broken or whatever you say, can be fixed by data recovery services unless memory chips aren't damaged. But it's a good idea to keep the seed phrase written on the paper and it's even better if you buy a stainless steel metal box that is fire-resistant and unlikely to get damaged in a normal fire. use that metal box as a storage for keeping your seeds. There are a few metal box specially designed for writing down the seeed phrase. they are even better.

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December 27, 2022, 04:24:30 AM
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If I'm correct, in most of the cases where USB is damaged/broken or whatever you say, can be fixed by data recovery services unless memory chips aren't damaged.
That is a very risky thing to do when you rely on third party recovery services. More so if your wallet contains a significant amount of bitcoin because they could steal it and you won't have any way of proving they did so either.

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December 27, 2022, 07:12:58 AM
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If I'm correct, in most of the cases where USB is damaged/broken or whatever you say, can be fixed by data recovery services unless memory chips aren't damaged.
That is a very risky thing to do when you rely on third party recovery services. More so if your wallet contains a significant amount of bitcoin because they could steal it and you won't have any way of proving they did so either.
No matter the backup method used, having like two or three backups is better. If backup 1 failed, probably back 2 and 3 will not fail. Or if 1 and 2 failed, 3 should not probably fail as long as they are in different locations.If it is a USB stick backup, better to always check on the airgapped computer how good the backup still is and to replace the backup if getting old. But as for me, I will always prefer a paper back up, and if I know I want to spend on backup, anything digital can not come my mind, I will prefer the steel or stainless steel backup which are very resistant to fire.

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