Locks vs Seals: Why the New Cryptosteel Capsule Doesn't have a Locking Mechanism

When it comes to cold storage, a padlock may seem like a good idea, adding an extra bit of security. However, this is only “security theater.” It may make you feel safer but in reality, it does little to nothing in that regard. As my grandmother…

Cryptosteel Partnership With Blockstream

Cryptosteel — inventors of the offline metal backup — have partnered with Blockstream, the global leader in Bitcoin and blockchain technology. Blockstream was founded in 2014 by Bitcoin contributors and renowned applied cryptographer…
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Independent Heat Test of the Cryptosteel Capsule

Our latest device, the Cryptosteel Capsule, is the result of years of R&D all towards building the best metal backup device possible. Of course, the research part of the equation means that we put the final product through test after…
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Metal Seed Security — The Producers of Low-Quality Copycats are Hurting Cryptocurrency Users

While the growth and maturity of the cryptocurrency space is a positive development for the industry as a whole, the shortsightedness of various players threaten the security of cryptocurrencies for everyone. Read on to learn why. At …
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Custom engraving with your Cryptosteel

Cryptosteel is celebrating Black Friday 2018 with a special offer featuring a custom engraving with your choice of Cryptosteel purchase. Are you a fan of bespoke, personalised solutions? Or do you need a solution for labelling multiple…
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A Creative Company Is Motivated by the Desire to Achieve, Not by the Desire to Beat Others

Back when we were the only ones trying to produce a robust, user-friendly cold storage wallet (ages ago, in early 2014), our job was not easy, but our mission was simple: make the best product, adjust as we go, figure out how to reach our…
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Statement on Cryptosteel Open-Source Origins

Just as bitcoin is an open-source concept, the idea for Cryptosteel springs directly from open-source philosophy. It was our vision to make our design available to everyone, and it was our hope our product would inspire innovation in all…
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Cryptosteel Gaining Attention During Art Exhibit at BWA Studio Wroclaw

Cryptosteel has been gaining attention in connection with an art exhibit at Wrocław’s BWA Studio called Strategie Niewidzialności (Policy of Disappearance*), which deals with the issue of our online existence and its implications for…
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Cryptosteel creates customized backup tools for digital asset trade platform ShapeShift.io

Cryptosteel is proud to announce our delivery of custom Cryptosteel backup tools to premier digital asset trading platform ShapeShift.io. Following the company’s April 2016 security breach, ShapeShift’s CISO Michael Perklin has implemented…
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Special Edition DASH 12.1 Cryptosteel

To celebrate the release of DASH 12.1 Cryptosteel is offering ten Special Edition DASH 12.1 Cryptosteel units featuring custom DASH-themed engraving to mark the occasion. The DASH 12.1 Special Editions are available while supplies last —…