Instructions - MicroSeed

Safety

Use caution when stamping
- Protect your eyes and avoid striking yourself unintentionally

Verify all words are correct and that you can recreate the order!
- It is CRITICAL to verify you can access the wallet BEFORE you destroy the paper copy.

Store the back up somewhere safe.
- Don’t forget where that is!
- Weigh risks and consider making multiple backups.
- Weigh risks and consider diverse geographic storage locations.
- Weigh risks and consider obfuscation strategies.
  - e.g., silicone or plastic embedment, 3D printed enclosures, disguising as other objects, etc.
Test access and wallet restores regularly.
- Don’t be complacent!

Jig with rotating spindle
Alignment table with two square holes and indents
1″ fender washer
M6 screw with captured lock washer
Metal punches (letters and numbers)
Hammer (your own or supplied with the kit)
- If using your own, a lightweight hammer is recommended (285-340 gr / 10-12 oz).

Place a washer into the spindle’s center cut-out.
Tighten the gold screw firmly to compress the lock washer.
- Be sure to hold the washer in place when tightening to keep the washer centered in the cut-out.
Insert the alignment table into the jig’s corner holes.
Insert a metal punch into one of the square holes in the alignment table.
- Use the hole with the “inner” indent (closer to its guide) for inner alignment or the “outer” indent (farther from its guide) for outer alignment.
- Ensure the letter on the punch faces you for correct orientation.
- The numbers “6” and “9” are the same, simply turn “6” to face away from you for “9”.

Optional: Use the small set screw on the jig as a dial reference point for consistency.
Position the punch in the chosen hole (inner line or outer line).
Use one single firm tap to stamp the letters.
- Please avoid very hard strikes, as they may damage the unit.
- Light finger pressure on one side of the punch can help maintain consistent spacing.
- Practice on steel washers first before stamping on titanium.
Remove the punch, click the spindle to the next position, insert the next punch with the letter facing you, and repeat.
- The spindle allows up to 60 characters total per line (120 characters per side).
- Some characters, especially on the inner line, may become “crowded” or overlap slightly.
You can flip the washer over to stamp an additional 120 characters (up to 240 characters total).

Use light, firm taps for best results, it’s not like driving a nail!
Remember to advance the dial between stamps.
Mark letters off on your paper copy as you go.
Be sure to note a starting point on the dial.
- The number on the dial is just an arbitrary reference.
- It’s only numbered for convenience.

The process for MicroSeed Advanced is similar to Pro
Advanced only uses the “inside” line to engrave
Each letter requires two “clicks” to achieve appropriate spacing (three “clicks” for a space)
Engrave up to 60 characters (30 per side)

Use firm taps to engrave, some letters MAY require an additional tap
- Test on stainless washers first to get a “feel” for it
Be sure to number each word in sequence
- You can experiment with other ways of ordering (e.g., letter substitutions, mnemonics, etc.)
- Regardless of method, it is critical to ensure you can replicate the word order

The vault will hold up to 30 standard washers
Please note: There is a mild galvanic reaction between stainless steel and titanium
- If you choose to store titanium washers in the MicroSeed Vault, ensure a barrier is present
- Barrier media requirements are modest and can be as simple as a piece of paper
Consider utilizing security seals to ensure tamper resistance (readily available on Amazon or similar)
If considering burial, or if you live in coastal environments, ensure regular checks for integrity