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COURSE 2 - 2.3. Seed generation: 24 words, BIP39, dice

QUICK INFO:

  • Reference: armantheparman.com/dicev2/

  • Imperative: use a secure and cold computer, Tails OS, Persistent Volume.

  • Generate seed: follow the video instructions. The actual .xlsx file shown on video is available in the Member area. Of course, it has no malware etc. but don't trust: recreate the file by yourself (copying and pasting the formulas makes the process quicker)

  • Save the vital info (Seed, BIP39 passphrase, derivation path) to KeePassXC in Tails Persistent Volume (and make one or more backup copies of Tails' Persistent Volume) and/or save this info in physical format (e.g. paper or metal)

  • Create a wallet in Electrum: "Applications" > "Internet" > "Electrum Bitcoin Wallet" > "Create New wallet" > give wallet a name > "Next" > select "Standard wallet" > "Next" > select "I already have a seed" > "Next" > paste seed you created manually using dice > click "Options" > tick "Extend this seed with custom words" (this is the BIP39 passphrase); select "BIP39 seed" > "OK" > make sure that it says "BIP39 (checksum: ok)" > "Next" > type chosen BIP39 passphrase > "Next" > select "native segwit p2wpkh" > "Next" > provide wallet password (generate it in KeePassXC and paste it) > select "Encrypt wallet file" > "Next" > done!

  • Note vital and additional info in KeePassXC:

    • Seed;

    • BIP39 passphrase;

    • derivation path;

    • BIP32 root fingerprint ("Wallet" > "Information");

    • Master Public Key ("Wallet" > "Information")​

  • Find wallet in Places: "Places" > "Home" > click on the three lines icon > "Show hidden files" > double click the folder ".electrum" > .double click the folder "Wallets": find the wallet.

How to generate a 2- word BIP39 seed using dice:

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