Topic: Can You Memorize Your Recovery Phrase? - page 4. (Read 2035 times)
You should write down it, keep it secret and store it in a safe place. If you don't prefer phrases based encryption then you can go with MPC MPC-based software wallet like Bitget wallet. It's a User-Friendly and secure platform
Just remembered that I have written the recovery seed phrase of my Electrum on a piece of paper somewhere in my place. I'm wondering what could go wrong since my place isn't too secured. How about trying to memorize it? Is it possible?
Would you try?
What are the benefits? ... and the setbacks.
I am probably the only advocator on this forum of memorizing wallet recovery seed phrases. I think that if you write down your recovery seed phrase and memorize it every day for minutes, multiple times, it will be imprinted in your brain, like some lyrics that you learnt at school that you still remember exactly. When you memorize seed phrase, you don't have to worry about safe place, about theft, etc, because it's in your head and no one can steal it from your head.Would you try?
What are the benefits? ... and the setbacks.
By the way, the downside is that if you get a serious head injury or brain surgery, there is a very high chance that you won't remember your seed phrases but on the other hand, if you had such an accident, you wouldn't be able to remember where you have saved your recovery seed phrases.
I have memorized my seed phrases, that's all I can tell.
Memorizing 12 words isn't that hard, as long as you spend time to memorize it, you will.
However, memorizing seed phrase should be "one" of many ways to recover your coins, which mean you should do any other backup ways. If you only relying on your brain, then you're high likely will lost access to your coins.
No one know what happen to you in the future, so prepare the worst.
However, memorizing seed phrase should be "one" of many ways to recover your coins, which mean you should do any other backup ways. If you only relying on your brain, then you're high likely will lost access to your coins.
No one know what happen to you in the future, so prepare the worst.
Memorising them (I have a couple of "wallets") was the first thing I did before I put any funds into them. I turned the words into short sentences that I recite daily. I also have them written down and check against them every few months.
This is the only situation that makes sense to memorize your seed phrase, that is when you have backed it up safely on paper or on a stainless steel offline, you can now use your memory as an additional backup if you like. However, memorizing your seed phrase as your only backup is not recommended, and you are surely going to lock yourself out of your funds, sooner rather than later. Just remembered that I have written the recovery seed phrase of my Electrum on a piece of paper somewhere in my place. I'm wondering what could go wrong since my place isn't too secured. How about trying to memorize it? Is it possible?
Would you try?
What are the benefits? ... and the setbacks.
Would you try?
What are the benefits? ... and the setbacks.
Good thinking to prioritize your recovery seed phrase's security. Memorization has its pros and cons. Benefits include: enhanced security, convenience and peace of mind. However consider the setbacks: memory failure, cognitive overload, brain wallet vulnerabilities. Remember, security is personal. Choose what works best for your comfort level.
This is just based off of my own personal experience but since your memory is not perfect and you are not infinite, it is best practice to just write your seed phrase down on something that will last longer than a lifetime like a stainless steel plate.
I personally use PunchPlate but there are other tools that are just as good. Here's my own method: https://www.whatisbitcoin.com/security/write-your-seed-phrase
Best of luck.
I personally use PunchPlate but there are other tools that are just as good. Here's my own method: https://www.whatisbitcoin.com/security/write-your-seed-phrase
Best of luck.
Memorising them (I have a couple of "wallets") was the first thing I did before I put any funds into them. I turned the words into short sentences that I recite daily. I also have them written down and check against them every few months.
The reason is that should a situation ever occur where I was forced to leave where I am now, I would hate to have to carry that paper with me, and worse have to try and remember those words in the last minute under stress.
Other than my Public keys and those seed words, I don`t even own a physical wallet since I have no plans of spending any BTC for a good 10+ years.
The reason is that should a situation ever occur where I was forced to leave where I am now, I would hate to have to carry that paper with me, and worse have to try and remember those words in the last minute under stress.
Other than my Public keys and those seed words, I don`t even own a physical wallet since I have no plans of spending any BTC for a good 10+ years.
Just remembered that I have written the recovery seed phrase of my Electrum on a piece of paper somewhere in my place. I'm wondering what could go wrong since my place isn't too secured. How about trying to memorize it? Is it possible?
Would you try?
What are the benefits? ... and the setbacks.
Would you try?
What are the benefits? ... and the setbacks.
Well often times I'm Good at having things stuck to my memories like a pinned Post but nevertheless anything can alter it, probably mentally and psychological effects so I would say a pen down information saves a lifetime tho it may depend on where you decide to write it down that it's safer...
And having saving things in my memories too I prefer writing them somewhere as backup.
Just remembered that I have written the recovery seed phrase of my Electrum on a piece of paper somewhere in my place. I'm wondering what could go wrong since my place isn't too secured. How about trying to memorize it? Is it possible?
Recovery Phrase is only 12-24 words and those words are our familiar words so it is possible to memorize them. this can be done when one uses only 1-2 wallets. But if you use multiple wallets then it will be very difficult to memorize the Recovery Phrase. so I don't know who will try to do it.Quote
Would you try?
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What are the benefits? ... and the setbacks.
A big advantage of this is that you never lose the Recovery Phrase. and there will be no fear of your Recovery Phrase being hacked or stolen. 
Just remembered that I have written the recovery seed phrase of my Electrum on a piece of paper somewhere in my place. I'm wondering what could go wrong since my place isn't too secured. How about trying to memorize it? Is it possible?
Would you try?
What are the benefits? ... and the setbacks.
Would you try?
What are the benefits? ... and the setbacks.
It's very possible to memorize your seed phrase and it will save you the stress of visiting your stored seed phrase on paper and that will also keep it more anonymous. The human brain is capable of doing exploits but we choose to minimise the usage for no reason, you can actually memorize a 24 word seed phrase if you want to but storing a hardcopy In a secured location is very vital as that will serve as a solid backup, should in case you experience any unforseen circumstances that might cause you to forget your seed phrase. I think I'll give it try so don't have to panic should incase my device get stolen else where, while I'm away from my seed phrase storage point.
Indeed, memorizing seed phrases is not as bad as many people say, but we cannot deny that the risks it brings will also be greater. Because we all know that no matter how good our memory is, there will be times when we have problems and if we accidentally forget a word, we will completely lose access to bitcoin our own. So it would be great if we could combine memorize with another method, it might not guarantee our absolute safety but at least it's perfect, IMO. A backup written in a notebook, or printed on steel...any method in case our memory has problems isn't too bad.
Just remembered that I have written the recovery seed phrase of my Electrum on a piece of paper somewhere in my place. I'm wondering what could go wrong since my place isn't too secured. How about trying to memorize it? Is it possible?
Would you try?
What are the benefits? ... and the setbacks.
Would you try?
What are the benefits? ... and the setbacks.
It's very possible to memorize your seed phrase and it will save you the stress of visiting your stored seed phrase on paper and that will also keep it more anonymous. The human brain is capable of doing exploits but we choose to minimise the usage for no reason, you can actually memorize a 24 word seed phrase if you want to but storing a hardcopy In a secured location is very vital as that will serve as a solid backup, should in case you experience any unforseen circumstances that might cause you to forget your seed phrase. I think I'll give it try so don't have to panic should incase my device get stolen else where, while I'm away from my seed phrase storage point.
The benefits is you don't have to worry about storing your shit elsewhere, you just have to keep it in your mind, and best thing about it, no risks of some hacker being able to get a hold of it, or some thief smart enough to be able to access it using the recovery phrase.
No hacker can hack your brain but is this advantage big enough to ignore disadvantage?If you are going to memorize your seed words at least have a paper backup around because you can’t know when the dementia will get you. It could be anytime. It happens to young people too.
It only takes one forgotten word or letter to mess everything up. Bitcoin’s history is full of stories like that.
I don't want my story will be added to stories like losing bitcoin because lack of back ups. I don't feel anything funny to read stories of people lost their bitcoins but if it is my story, I will feel very painful.It only takes one forgotten word or letter to mess everything up. Bitcoin’s history is full of stories like that.
Relying on brain and memory is a best method to lose bitcoin and with this big risk, I don't choose this method.
Just remembered that I have written the recovery seed phrase of my Electrum on a piece of paper somewhere in my place. I'm wondering what could go wrong since my place isn't too secured. How about trying to memorize it? Is it possible?
Would you try?
What are the benefits? ... and the setbacks.
The benefits is you don't have to worry about storing your shit elsewhere, you just have to keep it in your mind, and best thing about it, no risks of some hacker being able to get a hold of it, or some thief smart enough to be able to access it using the recovery phrase. The cons or the setbacks is of course, the unreliability of the human memory. Shit you can remember for today, you may not be able to remember in the next couple of weeks or so. Even worse, you might be smooth sailing this whole time, until you finally find the need to either transfer or access your wallet in a different device and you're stuck in bumfuck nowhere cause you can't remember the order of the words, or even the words itself. Would you try?
What are the benefits? ... and the setbacks.
I myself just keep it in my notes app on the phone, protected by a password, kept within my person at all times, thus far it has worked well for me, and thanks to cloud storage, I can just access it whenever, wherever.
Just remembered that I have written the recovery seed phrase of my Electrum on a piece of paper somewhere in my place. I'm wondering what could go wrong since my place isn't too secured. How about trying to memorize it? Is it possible?
Would you try?
What are the benefits? ... and the setbacks.
It is better not to just memorize the recovery phrase, the risk of forgetting is high. I can't even remember 12 words because it is too difficult for me. Writing the initial recovery phrase on a piece of paper is right in my opinion, but it is better to keep it in a safer place, maybe at home where not everyone knows. Don't keep it in a place where people might see it, such as the office, living room or others.Would you try?
What are the benefits? ... and the setbacks.
This is still very much okay to do but there must be other options because there is nothing wrong with us memorizing things like this because after all it can be a form of our responsibility to further secure the assets we have.
There is nothing wrong with memorizing it's just that if in the end memorizing without writing down the seeds we have then it will definitely be very dangerous because we humans are prone to forgetting.
I can memorize my seed words if I really have to. I did it in the past and it worked well but then I didn’t want to spend my brain resources on that while a piece of paper can work as well, sometimes better.
If you are going to memorize your seed words at least have a paper backup around because you can’t know when the dementia will get you. It could be anytime. It happens to young people too.
It only takes one forgotten word or letter to mess everything up. Bitcoin’s history is full of stories like that.
Imagine walking around your house with your mobile in hand and repeating the words from your seed phrase like a 4th grader. If you are going to memorize your seed words at least have a paper backup around because you can’t know when the dementia will get you. It could be anytime. It happens to young people too.
It only takes one forgotten word or letter to mess everything up. Bitcoin’s history is full of stories like that.
Well, it could be useful sometimes because it makes it easier for you to import your wallet in a wallet software because you wouldn't need to first look for your back up and then do it, but as you said, our brain can play with us sometimes because we don't even remember the simplest things at times.So, it's probably better to have it backed up somewhere very safe, and then, if you want to try and memorize it just for fun or convenience, you can go ahead and give it a try, but for me, I think I wouldn't need to so that because I know I have more important things to do than to waste my time on something which isn't necessary.
Just remembered that I have written the recovery seed phrase of my Electrum on a piece of paper somewhere in my place. I'm wondering what could go wrong since my place isn't too secured. How about trying to memorize it? Is it possible?
Would you try?
What are the benefits? ... and the setbacks.
It is better not to just memorize the recovery phrase, the risk of forgetting is high. I can't even remember 12 words because it is too difficult for me. Writing the initial recovery phrase on a piece of paper is right in my opinion, but it is better to keep it in a safer place, maybe at home where not everyone knows. Don't keep it in a place where people might see it, such as the office, living room or others.Would you try?
What are the benefits? ... and the setbacks.
That depends on how often you use the passphrase and of course most of us use it very rarely when we have some problems with our computer,laptop or mobile depending on where we have setup our wallets.However there are cases where a person can remember anything dear to him for a long time and never forget it,personally I know all the numbers of my three bank cards,two debit ones and one credit card memorized so whenever I do a transaction,that want to buy something I don't have the need to pull out my real life wallet and take out the cards.If the passphrase of a Bitcoin wallet would be so dear to me (if I have quite some nice amount of money in there) I would have no problem memorizing it and also not forgetting it,of course to be sure I would also keep it in another computer that never goes online,what I mean is that there are cases where learning the passphrase and memorizing it is not difficult at all.
I do think we will be wasting our time memorizing something that we can write on a paper and store safety than to use our brains. Our brains should be useful for some other things thay can be easy to remember. If we use our brains for memorizing seed phrase, what are we going to do with things that are needed to be stored in the brain but it has already been used up by our seed phrase. Seed phrase should be stored in a safer place that we can not forget but are easy to remember because our brains can free up some things to make room for more relevant things to be stored. It will be very wrong to store our seed phrase in our brains. We should not try to do that in spite the fact that it can be successfully done.
There's also nothing wrong with it and maybe it won't be a waste of time for some people because memorizing is the option they choose. But there should be another method that is more elegant and more precise so that when our memory starts to wane there is something we can look at to remind ourselves of. Several options can be executed according to a much better level of security and each individual should have these options rather than memorizing them.While this is rarely done and very few people memorize the starting phrase, we are starting to see someone who might try it. So discussions like this began to arise based on observations and suggestions he wanted to hear from several people who took part in the discussion.
Just remembered that I have written the recovery seed phrase of my Electrum on a piece of paper somewhere in my place. I'm wondering what could go wrong since my place isn't too secured. How about trying to memorize it? Is it possible?
Would you try?
What are the benefits? ... and the setbacks.
It is better not to just memorize the recovery phrase, the risk of forgetting is high. I can't even remember 12 words because it is too difficult for me. Writing the initial recovery phrase on a piece of paper is right in my opinion, but it is better to keep it in a safer place, maybe at home where not everyone knows. Don't keep it in a place where people might see it, such as the office, living room or others. Would you try?
What are the benefits? ... and the setbacks.
I do think we will be wasting our time memorizing something that we can write on a paper and store safety than to use our brains. Our brains should be useful for some other things thay can be easy to remember. If we use our brains for memorizing seed phrase, what are we going to do with things that are needed to be stored in the brain but it has already been used up by our seed phrase. Seed phrase should be stored in a safer place that we can not forget but are easy to remember because our brains can free up some things to make room for more relevant things to be stored. It will be very wrong to store our seed phrase in our brains. We should not try to do that in spite the fact that it can be successfully done.
You are right, of course it is a waste of time if we choose to memorize something that we can write down and store well and it would be better for us to use the memory we have on something that is more useful than choosing to memorize the seed phrase.I think with the many things we do in this life it will certainly be very difficult to really remember them well and if we forget the good phrase and the assets we have accumulated a lot of course this will be very sad for us because we have made a mistake that is very big.
Memorizing seed phrases may be easy, but we never know how in the future our memory could weaken for various reasons. Maybe memorizing is an alternative, but can you guarantee that in the future our memories will remain the same? But for now, personally I don't do that and prefer other ways to store the seed phrases that I have because I'm afraid we will forget them.
I do think we will be wasting our time memorizing something that we can write on a paper and store safety than to use our brains. Our brains should be useful for some other things thay can be easy to remember. If we use our brains for memorizing seed phrase, what are we going to do with things that are needed to be stored in the brain but it has already been used up by our seed phrase. Seed phrase should be stored in a safer place that we can not forget but are easy to remember because our brains can free up some things to make room for more relevant things to be stored. It will be very wrong to store our seed phrase in our brains. We should not try to do that in spite the fact that it can be successfully done.
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