Metal Backup vs Seed Phrase
Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.
Metal Backup
intermediate
risk
A physical backup method that permanently engraves or stamps cryptocurrency recovery seeds onto metal plates, providing fire-proof, water-proof, and corrosion-resistant long-term storage superior to paper.
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intermediate
fundamentals
A seed phrase is a sequence of 12-24 simple words that serves as the master backup for your cryptocurrency wallet, regenerating all private keys.
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