Introduction

It is crucial to store the seed phrase on a durable material, as well as in a location that is difficult to physically access.

The best option is to store it in a locked place, such as a safe or a lockbox. A safe is better than a lockbox because it is bulkier and harder to carry. Attaching the safe to a wall makes it even more secure, as it would require destroying the wall to remove the safe.

If you do not have a safe or lockbox, make sure to keep your seed phrase hidden. Store it in a filing cabinet or desk drawer in a room that is not easily accessible to others. The key is to ensure that no one else can reach or find it.

Splitting Your Backup Seed Phrase

If you do not have a single secure location to store your backup seed phrase, there are options that allow you to keep it safe without keeping it in one place. If you choose to split your seed phrase backup, make sure to follow a well-known protocol or avoid doing it altogether.

One way to split your backup is through Seed XOR, a mathematical process that divides a pre-existing seed phrase into two (or more) new seed phrases. These new seed phrases are valid and can be combined later to recreate the original seed phrase. This allows you to divide the seed phrase and store it in different locations.

Conclusion

However, it is crucial to remember that you need all the split seed phrases for regeneration. Losing even one will make it impossible to recreate the original seed phrase. An advantage of XORing is that you can do it manually.