Can I burn my wallet on a DVD?

[alison03]

I feel like this is really dumb, but I plan on backing up my wallet.dat file to both cd's and flash drives.

But how exactly do I burn them there? I have never burned a cd that I can ever remember (I'm on a Mac) so want to make sure I do it right. Last thing I need is to go to the cd or flash drive to recover my wallet and have nothing there cause I messed it up. 

So for example I go into my wallet now and click "backup wallet" from the drop down menu. Then I would just save it to the external usb drive? How do I save it to the blank cd? Currently I just saved it to my "downloads" folder as a test, but my computer can't read it. So how do I actually open the thing?

Thanks!

[john641]

I engrave my wallet keys on a rock. I'm sure it will be there for a thousand years to come.

[john641]

I feel like this is a really dumb question:

I plan on backing up my wallet.dat file to both cd's and flash drives. But how exactly do I burn them there? I have never burned a cd that I can ever remember (I'm on a Mac) so want to make sure I do it right, nor have I needed to use a usb flash drive. Last thing I need is to go to the cd or flash drive to recover my wallet and have nothing there cause I messed it up. 

So for example I go into my wallet now and click "backup wallet" from the drop down menu. Then I would just save it to the external usb drive? How do I save it to the blank cd? Currently I just saved it to my "downloads" folder as a test, but my computer can't read it. So how do I actually open the thing?

Thanks!

All you need to do is burn it or just drag the wallet.dat file to new cd. Don't need to open it.

[alison03]

thank you!

and btw, I have no idea why I just quoted myself, I thought I was editing my original post to be a little clearer. Whoops!

So after I drag it onto a blank cd, how would I go about using that data if, say, my computer was lost? If my computer can't ever 'find' the file, how do I get it to work?

[hilariousandco]

thank you!

and btw, I have no idea why I just quoted myself, I thought I was editing my original post to be a little clearer. Whoops!

So after I drag it onto a blank cd, how would I go about using that data if, say, my computer was lost? If my computer can't ever 'find' the file, how do I get it to work?

You'll just need to import it in your wallet.

[trior]

You mean like this ?

[darthcoin]

Just hold it (after making a paper wallet) and stick to a dvd then put it on fire! (on a safe place to avoid any damage to properties)

[Bitcoin Fiction]

It's actually a good idea to burn your wallet to the DVD and stash it somewhere. Going to use it for one of my wallets. Thank you for the idea

[Equate]

Yes you can burn but also make the backup in other forms also.

[Acidyo]

You can even store it on your playstation, but choose a more secure way instead.

[roslinpl]

3, 5''  disks should be perfect for that :-) or 5, 12'' even better..
I would not recommend cd as a storage for btc never.

[Flashman]

Ok, cutting the crap...

http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/opticalmedialongevity.html

Neither "CD rot" nor "DVD rot" are chronic problems with optical media. Known cases have been attributed to specific, isolated manufacturing defects. However, improper care and handling of optical discs can result in damage leading to "rot.

You may be better off, long long long term with CD-Rs, but if you don't intend to back your wallet up every 5 years at least then I suggest you hammer it into metal and bury it in a time capsule or something...

[roslinpl]

Ok, cutting the crap...

http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/opticalmedialongevity.html

Neither "CD rot" nor "DVD rot" are chronic problems with optical media. Known cases have been attributed to specific, isolated manufacturing defects. However, improper care and handling of optical discs can result in damage leading to "rot.

You may be better off, long long long term with CD-Rs, but if you don't intend to back your wallet up every 5 years at least then I suggest you hammer it into metal and bury it in a time capsule or something...

Hammer pvt keys into metal is great idea indeed :-) better than brain wallet imo :-)

[dogechode]

Ok, cutting the crap...

http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/opticalmedialongevity.html

Neither "CD rot" nor "DVD rot" are chronic problems with optical media. Known cases have been attributed to specific, isolated manufacturing defects. However, improper care and handling of optical discs can result in damage leading to "rot.

You may be better off, long long long term with CD-Rs, but if you don't intend to back your wallet up every 5 years at least then I suggest you hammer it into metal and bury it in a time capsule or something...

I personally have experienced multiple CDs that, after sitting in storage for years, lost some data (it became corrupted and/or inaccessible.) I'm talking about multiple instances of this happening with different brands (and I don't buy the cheap crap media.) I have never had that happen with a USB drive or even a hard drive for that matter. YRMV.

[vnvizow]

dunno if it works but I do suppose you can burn a OS that contains your wallet

[roslinpl]

this is best storage idea that I have found!

Just need to check are those cds OK after travel ...

[hilariousandco]

Ok, cutting the crap...

http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/opticalmedialongevity.html

Neither "CD rot" nor "DVD rot" are chronic problems with optical media. Known cases have been attributed to specific, isolated manufacturing defects. However, improper care and handling of optical discs can result in damage leading to "rot.

You may be better off, long long long term with CD-Rs, but if you don't intend to back your wallet up every 5 years at least then I suggest you hammer it into metal and bury it in a time capsule or something...

I personally have experienced multiple CDs that, after sitting in storage for years, lost some data (it became corrupted and/or inaccessible.) I'm talking about multiple instances of this happening with different brands (and I don't buy the cheap crap media.) I have never had that happen with a USB drive or even a hard drive for that matter. YRMV.

Same here. I used to put MP3s on CD-Rs for storage and some of them are inaccessible now. I wonder if BD-Rs work any better? I guess only time will tell.

[roslinpl]

Ok, cutting the crap...

http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/opticalmedialongevity.html

Neither "CD rot" nor "DVD rot" are chronic problems with optical media. Known cases have been attributed to specific, isolated manufacturing defects. However, improper care and handling of optical discs can result in damage leading to "rot.

You may be better off, long long long term with CD-Rs, but if you don't intend to back your wallet up every 5 years at least then I suggest you hammer it into metal and bury it in a time capsule or something...

I personally have experienced multiple CDs that, after sitting in storage for years, lost some data (it became corrupted and/or inaccessible.) I'm talking about multiple instances of this happening with different brands (and I don't buy the cheap crap media.) I have never had that happen with a USB drive or even a hard drive for that matter. YRMV.

Same here. I used to put MP3s on CD-Rs for storage and some of them are inaccessible now. I wonder if BD-Rs work any better? I guess only time will tell.

Bluray disks has got longer durability but I am sure it is better to find other storage better for yours bitcoins.

[hilariousandco]

Ok, cutting the crap...

http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/opticalmedialongevity.html

Neither "CD rot" nor "DVD rot" are chronic problems with optical media. Known cases have been attributed to specific, isolated manufacturing defects. However, improper care and handling of optical discs can result in damage leading to "rot.

You may be better off, long long long term with CD-Rs, but if you don't intend to back your wallet up every 5 years at least then I suggest you hammer it into metal and bury it in a time capsule or something...

I personally have experienced multiple CDs that, after sitting in storage for years, lost some data (it became corrupted and/or inaccessible.) I'm talking about multiple instances of this happening with different brands (and I don't buy the cheap crap media.) I have never had that happen with a USB drive or even a hard drive for that matter. YRMV.

Same here. I used to put MP3s on CD-Rs for storage and some of them are inaccessible now. I wonder if BD-Rs work any better? I guess only time will tell.

Bluray disks has got longer durability but I am sure it is better to find other storage better for yours bitcoins.

Durability in what way?

[roslinpl]

Durability in what way?

In how ling you can keep them in your drawer and use them later again

CDs after 5 years are mostly rubbish (burned cds)