This is the simplified version of my much more thorough article on generating 24 words of a seed phrase using an authentic steel crypto wallet If you'd like to read more in-depth information available, click on this page. This version only addresses the process of stamping the seed word into the washers and checking the backup. It is assumed that you already have your seed word.

A reliable backup of the seed phrase is an essential component of self-custody. There are numerous methods to backup the seed phrase, however there is no method to get help if the backup fails or is destroyed beyond repair. This degree of accountability can be a shock to some, and since there's no Bitcoin customer support desk or best steel crypto wallet or Bitcoin card lock feature. Those who are morally responsible enough to take their Bitcoin's custody into their own hands are taking all esponsibility for the Bitcoin along with it.

Then why would anyone be so naive to self-custody their bitcoins, despite all the risks, scams and hackers? Wouldn't it be better simply letting custody go to professionals? The simple solution to that question is "no", the long answer is "fuck no!". In this article, I will try to show how you can create and verify a basic cheap, durable, and reliable backup to be sure that your bitcoin is safer than in your own hands and not in the hands of custodians.

Self-custody is an important aspect of censorship-resistance. Self-custody lets a person engage with the world in the way they want to. Because of censorship-resistance, people have the freedom to donate to any cause they find value in, obtain goods & services that may not align with a banker's vision of the world, and secure their wealth in a manner that mitigates confiscation. There are a variety of disadvantages to handing control of their crypto seed storage to another person, such as creating an authorization-based relationship, which can introduce counter-party risks, and decreasing privacy via KYC.

I've had enough of my ramblings on self-custody. Let's get to the point. This article explains the process of backing up the seed phrase to stainless steel washers by using an Blockmit three-dimensional printed tool and also stress-testing the backup.