CRYPTOETCH
Backup your crypto keys
on stainless steel
- Waterproof
- Fireproof
- Corrosion resistant
- Hacker-proof
Video tutorial
Check out the video tutorial to learn how to etch your secret keys into steel using the ingredients provided in the CRYPTOETCH Kit.
CRYPTOETCH Kit
50.00 CHF (incl. 10 CHF shipping)
All you need to immortalize your keys on steel. Includes a CE MASTER plate (85x50x5mm) with space for
2-4 x 24 word seed phrases
CE Master - 85x50x5mm
30.00
Separate varnished credit card sized metal plate with space for 2-4 x 24 word seed phrases
Shipping outside of EU
12.00 CHF
For shipping outside of the European Union (e.g., US, South America, Australia, UK, Asia, etc.)
Tracking number
12.00 CHF
Tracking number for shipping (includes A Priority shipping)
What’s included in the Kit
- Varnished credit card sized metal plate
- Engraving tip
- 2 cables
- 2 batteries
- 50ml electrolyte
- 50ml acetone (subject to shipping regulations)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a seed recovery phrase ?
What is a seed recovery phrase ?
When you generate a crypto wallet, you are typically asked to write down a list of 12 or 24 words, also known as the seed, recovery phrase, or mnemonic. In case your wallet device gets stolen or becomes unusable, this list of words allows you to re-gain access to your digital funds.
The words used in the recovery phrase are selected from a list of 2048 English words. The BIP39 list has the feature that each word can be uniquely identified by its first four letters. As a result, instead of backing up each word as a whole, it is sufficient to back up the first four letters only (three letters for three letter words).
What is CRYPTOETCH ?
What is CRYPTOETCH ?
CRYPTOETCH is a metal cold storage solution for your crypto assets. The CRYPTOETCH Kit supplies all the ingredients you need to etch your seed recovery phrase into steel and protect it against fire and water.
Why use CRYPTOETCH ?
Why use CRYPTOETCH ?
The CRYPTOETCH Kit is the cheapest and most flexible solution to immortalize your wallet recovery phrases on steel. CRYPTOETCH is free form and allows you to engrave whatever you want.
We are particularly proud that the CRYPTOETCH Kit was announced test winner in one of Lopp’s famous cold storage stress test. Check it out here: https://blog.lopp.net/metal-bitcoin-seed-storage-stress-test-iv/
What is etching ?
What is etching ?
Etching is the process of using acid to cut into unprotected parts of a metal surface to create individual designs. Since the Middle Ages, goldsmiths, metal-workers and artists applied etching in order to decorate metal items such as guns, cups or plates.
In etching, the metal plate is covered with an acid resistant material such as varnish. The lines to be etched are cut into the varnish by means of an engraving tip, revealing the plate underneath. The plate is then exposed to acid that “bites” into the unprotected metal leaving behind lines sunk into the plate.
Instead of dealing with potentially dangerous acids directly, the CRYPTOETCH Kit provides you with harmless ingredients including salt water solution and a battery to “burn” your letters into the metal by way of a chemical reaction.
Do I need additional equipment ?
Do I need additional equipment ?
Everything you need for the etching process is included in the package.
Please note that due to legal provisions the shipping of acetone is restricted. In that case you will just receive an empty bottle which you can fill for easier dosage.
This is not a problem as you don’t need it for the etching process. The acetone is only used to remove the varnish at the end. You can use any nail varnish remover instead which is available in any drug store.
What plate sizes / shapes are available ?
What plate sizes / shapes are available ?
The default plate size is 85x50x5mm (the size of a credit card). We do not offer additional plate sizes at the moment
How many words can I store on one plate ?
How many words can I store on one plate ?
The default plate CE Master (85x50x5mm) allows you to store 2-4x24 word word recovery phrases (1-2 on each side). This is significantly more than competitive offerings at a fraction of the price. Choose wisely ;-)
Note: it is sufficient to store the first four letters of each word (e.g., “Access” -> “ACCE”, “Winner” -> “WINN”) as they uniquely identify each seed word.
How much does it cost ?
How much does it cost ?
The CRYPTOETCH Kit costs CHF 40 + CHF 10 standard shipping and allows you to store 2-4 x 24 seed recovery phrases.
Please note that shipping outside of the EU (e.g., US, Canada, South America, UK, Australia, New Zealand, etc.) is typically more expensive than the default rate of CHF 10. In those instances, please add the worldwide shipping item (CHF 12) to your basket.
Add the tracking number to your basket if you want to track your package (https://service.post.ch/ekp-web/ui/list).
Can I pay in crypto ?
Can I pay in crypto ?
Yes, please get in touch with us via email (cryptoetch@gmail.com) or by using the form below. If you decide to pay us in fiat, we will convert most of it back into crypto. This is our contribution to building the crypto economy.
Where do I enter my shipping address ?
Where do I enter my shipping address ?
Stripe checkout does currently not support separate shipping addresses. If your shipping address is not the same as the billing address, please write us an email (cryptoetch@gmail.com).
Do you ship outside of Switzerland ?
Do you ship outside of Switzerland ?
Yes, we ship globally. Please note that shipping outside of the EU (e.g., US, Canada, South America, UK, Australia, New Zealand, etc.) is typically more expensive than the default rate of CHF 10. In those instances, please add the worldwide shipping item (CHF 12) to your basket.
Do you offer a tracking number ?
Do you offer a tracking number ?
Not by default. If you wish to have one for your package, please add the tracking number item to your basket.
Can I order additional plates ?
Can I order additional plates ?
Yes. Please get in touch with us via email (cryptoetch@gmail.com) or use the form below.
Please note that additional plates will increase the weight of the package and hence shipping will be more expensive than the default shipping rate of 10 CHF.
Can I order customized sizes/shapes?
Can I order customized sizes/shapes?
Unfortunataley, we do not offer additional plate sizes / shapes at this stage.
How can I protect myself against loss or theft ?
How can I protect myself against loss or theft ?
Backing up your seed recovery phrases on metal will protect you against fire and water but not against loss or theft. To protect your crypto funds in case of loss or theft you should encrypt your keys using the technique that we describe in one of our publications: https://docdro.id/JXYRJsG
The fact that you can protect your assets even in the case of loss or theft by means of simple encryption is just another example why digital assets are superior to physical assets like gold or silver.
What else can I use CRYPTOETCH for ?
What else can I use CRYPTOETCH for ?
Looking for a very special marriage proposal idea? Immortalize your proposal on steel. She will love it!
QUESTIONS? FEEDBACK? GET IN TOUCH!
Share with us your questions, opinions and experiences with the CRYPTOETCH Kit and help us to improve our offering.
Wladimir
Zürich, Switzerland
cryptoetch@gmail.com
Effective date: September 11, 2019
CRYPTOETCH (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates the http://www.cryptoetch.com website (hereinafter referred to as the “Service”).
This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.
We use your data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy, the terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, accessible from http://www.cryptoetch.com
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Service is the http://www.cryptoetch.com website operated by CRYPTOETCH
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We may use the services of various Service Providers in order to process your data more effectively.
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Information Collection and Use
We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service to you.
Types of Data Collected
Personal Data
While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you (“Personal Data”). Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:
Email address
First name and last name
Address, State, Province, ZIP/Postal code, City
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We may also collect information on how the Service is accessed and used (“Usage Data”). This Usage Data may include information such as your computer’s Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.
Tracking & Cookies Data
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Use of Data
CRYPTOETCH uses the collected data for various purposes:
To provide and maintain our Service
To notify you about changes to our Service
To allow you to participate in interactive features of our Service when you choose to do so
To provide customer support
To gather analysis or valuable information so that we can improve our Service
To monitor the usage of our Service
To detect, prevent and address technical issues
To provide you with news, special offers and general information about other goods, services and events which we offer that are similar to those that you have already purchased or enquired about unless you have opted not to receive such information
Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA), CRYPTOETCH legal basis for collecting and using the personal information described in this Privacy Policy depends on the Personal Data we collect and the specific context in which we collect it.
CRYPTOETCH may process your Personal Data because:
We need to perform a contract with you
You have given us permission to do so
The processing is in our legitimate interests and it is not overridden by your rights
For payment processing purposes
To comply with the law
Retention of Data
CRYPTOETCH will retain your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your Personal Data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations (for example, if we are required to retain your data to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes and enforce our legal agreements and policies.
CRYPTOETCH will also retain Usage Data for internal analysis purposes. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period of time, except when this data is used to strengthen the security or to improve the functionality of our Service, or we are legally obligated to retain this data for longer periods.
Transfer of Data
Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction.
If you are located outside Switzerland and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including Personal Data, to Switzerland and process it there.
Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.
CRYPTOETCH will take all the steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and no transfer of your Personal Data will take place to an organisation or a country unless there are adequate controls in place including the security of your data and other personal information.
Disclosure of Data
Business Transaction
If CRYPTOETCH is involved in a merger, acquisition or asset sale, your Personal Data may be transferred. We will provide notice before your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.
Disclosure for Law Enforcement
Under certain circumstances, CRYPTOETCH may be required to disclose your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g. a court or a government agency).
Legal Requirements
CRYPTOETCH may disclose your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:
To comply with a legal obligation
To protect and defend the rights or property of CRYPTOETCH
To prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service
To protect the personal safety of users of the Service or the public
To protect against legal liability
Security of Data
The security of your data is important to us but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Your Data Protection Rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights. CRYPTOETCH aims to take reasonable steps to allow you to correct, amend, delete or limit the use of your Personal Data.
If you wish to be informed about what Personal Data we hold about you and if you want it to be removed from our systems, please contact us.
In certain circumstances, you have the following data protection rights:
The right to access, update or delete the information we have on you. Whenever made possible, you can access, update or request deletion of your Personal Data directly within your account settings section. If you are unable to perform these actions yourself, please contact us to assist you.
The right of rectification. You have the right to have your information rectified if that information is inaccurate or incomplete.
The right to object. You have the right to object to our processing of your Personal Data.
The right of restriction. You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information.
The right to data portability. You have the right to be provided with a copy of the information we have on you in a structured, machine-readable and commonly used format.
The right to withdraw consent. You also have the right to withdraw your consent at any time where CRYPTOETCH relied on your consent to process your personal information.
Please note that we may ask you to verify your identity before responding to such requests.
You have the right to complain to a Data Protection Authority about our collection and use of your Personal Data. For more information, please contact your local data protection authority in the European Economic Area (EEA).
Service Providers
We may employ third party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service (“Service Providers”), provide the Service on our behalf, perform Service-related services or assist us in analysing how our Service is used.
These third parties have access to your Personal Data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
Analytics
We may use third-party Service Providers to monitor and analyse the use of our Service.
Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. Google uses the data collected to track and monitor the use of our Service. This data is shared with other Google services. Google may use the collected data to contextualise and personalise the ads of its own advertising network.
You can opt-out of having made your activity on the Service available to Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. The add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js and dc.js) from sharing information with Google Analytics about visits activity.
For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the Google Privacy & Terms web page: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en
Payments
We may provide paid products and/or services within the Service. In that case, we use third-party services for payment processing (e.g. payment processors).
We will not store or collect your payment card details. That information is provided directly to our third-party payment processors whose use of your personal information is governed by their Privacy Policy. These payment processors adhere to the standards set by PCI-DSS as managed by the PCI Security Standards Council, which is a joint effort of brands like Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. PCI-DSS requirements help ensure the secure handling of payment information.
The payment processors we work with are:
PayPal / Braintree
Their Privacy Policy can be viewed at https://www.paypal.com/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full
Links to Other Sites
Our Service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click a third party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.
We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.
Children’s Privacy
Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 18 (“Children”).
We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your Child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.
We will let you know via email and/or a prominent notice on our Service, prior to the change becoming effective and update the “effective date” at the top of this Privacy Policy.
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
By email: cryptoetch@gmail.com