Research
The next questions in self-custody
From storing keys to recovering them. Research into the challenges of managing your own Bitcoin.
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Keeping access to your keys
Holding your own keys brings questions of usability and recovery. We investigate memory-based recovery and the characteristics of different storage methods, looking for approaches people can understand and use.
Reminisce
Explore three approaches to key recovery using identity verification, memories of photographed places, and multiple phrases. Learn what each experiment found and where its limits lie.
Ways to manage your keys
From backups recorded on paper or metal to signing with dedicated devices or smartphones, compare how storage media and usage affect the strengths and limitations of each approach.
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