Tutorial: How to store your Stratis wallet in an uncrackable encrypted file container like a bossIf you have read Stratis weekly 3 you know how to safely store your wallet (read it here:
http://stratisplatform.com/2016/11/02/how-to-securely-hold-strat-stratis-weekly-3/)
This is an easy to use basic guide for an extra layer of encryption that can't be cracked by even the best government agencies. For those who want to be
extra careful with leaving backups laying around in plain sight, or if you are afraid of losing it while you take a backup with you I suggest you use the open source encryption tool called VeraCrypt (get it here
https://veracrypt.codeplex.com)
After installation open the program and click the "Create Volume" button, then create an encrypted file container by pressing "Next".
A Standard VeraCrypt file is very good for creating an uncrackable file so click "Next" again.
Then select the location and filename you want to store it before copying it to various physical or digital places. You can basically use any file format you want for this. As a random suggestion you can name the file "haha.mp3"
Why name it as an .mp3 file? Because nobody will ever expect it to have your precious Stratis coins inside (or other digital gold)
It is strongly adviced to use 3-cascades algorithm like "(AES(Twofish(Serpent))" and as hash algorithm SHA-512 for
MAXIMUM security and encryption.
Press "Next" when done. A filesize of 10 MB is more than enough to store multiple cryptocoins inside. Even 1 MB is enough for a backup of the Stratis wallet. Click "Next"
Read the guide in the program for a good password. Now select your password and double type it as confirmation. Click "Next"
Move your mouse as randomly possible within the program to generate an increased cryptographic strength of the encryption key until the red bar turns full into the color green until the end. Press "Format"
Encryption will begin and you will get a message in screen that it was created successful.
How to load the encrypted file container (and store your file in it)Go back to the VeraCrypt program and select a drive letter. Select the encrypted file "haha.mp3" in this case and click "Mount"
Type your password and select "OK"
It will load the encrypted file container and now you can access the selected drive letter on your computer. Copy your Stratis wallet.dat inside it and after that click "Dismount"
Congratulations! You now have a maximum encrypted wallet as backup that you can store anywhere AND take with you. In case you lose the copy you don't have to worry about it.
And as always make multiple backups and do not forget any password