Topic: Can I burn my wallet on a DVD? (Read 1927 times)
Make sure you have at least 4 copies of your wallet.
it is one of the bad ideas that i ever heard
Yes, but also keep a backup of the wallet, because if dvd breaks down you will loose your money.
I dont think you can burn a wallet on DVD, its why bitcoin qt exist right.
No, bitcoin core is the client. The private keys (the money) is stored in the wallet. The wallet you can back-up wherever you want, even on a DVD.
I dont think you can burn a wallet on DVD, its why bitcoin qt exist right.
this wallet will still need to sync, except that since the last synchronization immediately used your money
No, the client needs syncing. The wallet contains the private keys and does not need syncing.
this wallet will still need to sync, except that since the last synchronization immediately used your money
Makeuseof.com has a good article about how to safely store your Bitcoins using a combination of a hot wallet, a cold wallet, and a paper wallet to stay secure.
In answer to the original question, yes, it is possible to burn your wallet onto a dvd; but you should not rely on it as your only backup.
In answer to the original question, yes, it is possible to burn your wallet onto a dvd; but you should not rely on it as your only backup.
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)
Have BD-Rs even been out five years yet? It's probably too early to tell how they'll actually fair with time.
Perhaps you are right - anyway I am sure better to use other data storage than any disk.
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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)
Have BD-Rs even been out five years yet? It's probably too early to tell how they'll actually fair with time.
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)
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Ok, cutting the crap...
http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/opticalmedialongevity.html
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...
http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/opticalmedialongevity.html
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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.
Durability in what way?
Ok, cutting the crap...
http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/opticalmedialongevity.html
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...
http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/opticalmedialongevity.html
Quote
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.
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Ok, cutting the crap...
http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/opticalmedialongevity.html
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...
http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/opticalmedialongevity.html
Quote
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.
this is best storage idea that I have found!
Just need to check are those cds OK after travel ...
dunno if it works but I do suppose you can burn a OS that contains your wallet
Ok, cutting the crap...
http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/opticalmedialongevity.html
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...
http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/opticalmedialongevity.html
Quote
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.
Ok, cutting the crap...
http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/opticalmedialongevity.html
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...
http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/opticalmedialongevity.html
Quote
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 :-)
Ok, cutting the crap...
http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/opticalmedialongevity.html
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...
http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/opticalmedialongevity.html
Quote
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...
3, 5'' disks should be perfect for that :-) or 5, 12'' even better..
I would not recommend cd as a storage for btc never.
I would not recommend cd as a storage for btc never.
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