How to make a Bitcoin Paper Wallet

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  • Опубліковано 14 сер 2016
  • In this video I show you how to use Bitaddress.org to create a Bitcoin paper wallet to store your funds safely offline.
    NOTE - To have the highest level of security possible, this would be done on a computer that has never and will never connect to the internet. This minimizes the odds that any sort of malware could be installed on your system and gain access to your private keys. As always, please exercise caution and use this or any other security method at your own risk!
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  • @BTCSessions
    @BTCSessions  4 роки тому +1

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      @dorcasbill5966 3 роки тому

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  • @iamwisecrowtarot8373
    @iamwisecrowtarot8373 5 років тому +2

    I just started with bitcoins. It nice to have a Canadian showing this. Thanks

  • @Degrees-qe5gk
    @Degrees-qe5gk 5 років тому +5

    Still after 3 years, just as useful, thank you for explaining it so easily!

  • @JonnyMarshall5
    @JonnyMarshall5 7 років тому +113

    Your videos are super easy to understand. Thanks so much for making them.

    • @BTCSessions
      @BTCSessions  7 років тому +1

      No problem! I'm glad you find them helpful :)

    • @JonnyMarshall5
      @JonnyMarshall5 7 років тому

      Do you know if there's a way to receive funds from a paper wallet without totally sweeping it? Or do you have to take the full amount using this cold storage technique? Thanks a lot.

    • @BTCSessions
      @BTCSessions  7 років тому +3

      Technically you can access a paper wallet and send a specific amount from it. The Mycelium wallet gives you this option when you sweep this way. However I would highly recommend about this. A paper wallet is secure because the private key that allows you to spend the funds has never been online (assuming you've created it correctly). As soon as you scan your private key to spend from a paper wallet, it is only as secure as the device you've scanned it with. That means if your phone is compromised, someone could essentially clear out any BTC you leave on that paper wallet.
      Since creating paper wallets is free, I would recommend clearing the paper wallet to something like copay or mycelium, then sending the funds you'd like to keep in savings to a brand new paper wallet.

    • @JonnyMarshall5
      @JonnyMarshall5 7 років тому

      Ah ok that makes a lot of sense. But they would presumably have to compromise the phone, and also have access to the paper wallet itself? Or does the fact that the private key has been entered and the 'Spend' QR scanned on the phone mean that just the phone would be enough to clear out the wallet?
      Thanks again for your helpful explanations!

    • @BTCSessions
      @BTCSessions  7 років тому +2

      You're right on second count - once they have access to the phone, the fact that you've scanned the wallet once means they would then have seen and been able to clear the rest of the funds.
      No problem! Glad I could help.

  • @ZolalAlvi
    @ZolalAlvi 6 років тому +1

    I like videos this small, informative and point to point. Thanks BTC Session. Most you tubers don't understand that nobody is interested in there trash talking. Keep up the good work.

  • @joshsboringlife
    @joshsboringlife 6 років тому +1

    Educating myself and getting ready to begin investing in crypto, thank you much for this video!

  • @nevrgvp6935
    @nevrgvp6935 7 років тому

    Bravo! i finally found a clear demonstration on how it's done thanks for the clearity ... HAPPY BTC TO YOU.

  • @neetalad9344
    @neetalad9344 6 років тому +2

    Wow, such clear instructions, so easy to follow... perfect and best video!

  • @Jonathan-os9qm
    @Jonathan-os9qm 6 років тому +1

    Very easy to follow and understand. Thank you for making these videos.

  • @muhammadfadilan4329
    @muhammadfadilan4329 4 роки тому +1

    Brilliant video, i love your technique.
    Love ya bruh.
    I will even try and laminate my paper wallet in order to make it last long.

  • @Walter-ol6gd
    @Walter-ol6gd 7 років тому

    Probably the single best tip anyone could get about bitcoin !! Thanks my dude !!

    • @BTCSessions
      @BTCSessions  7 років тому

      No problem! Glad I could help :)

  • @nicbest1
    @nicbest1 6 років тому

    Wow i watched like 10 videos before this one didnt understand but this one is very well explained thank you you answered most my questions!

  • @Hereweare75
    @Hereweare75 6 років тому +1

    Your videos are great. Simple and direct. Thank you!

  • @sebastianscheidt1364
    @sebastianscheidt1364 6 років тому +1

    Wish I had of run across this video a few months ago . . . nicely done, thanks.

  • @firstlast1950
    @firstlast1950 6 років тому +1

    This is fantastic! Thank you and please keep creating content for newbies!

  • @km3247
    @km3247 7 років тому +1

    Great video, thank you! Clear and straight forward.

  • @jeremiahgazsi8579
    @jeremiahgazsi8579 7 років тому +32

    Also make sure any printer you print your paper wallet on has never been connected to the Internet and is offline. Otherwise, a virus running on the printer will be looking for your private keys.

    • @BTCSessions
      @BTCSessions  7 років тому +11

      Yes, 100% right. Any internet connected device could be vulnerable.

    • @karmaindustrie
      @karmaindustrie 6 років тому

      i have no printer. so i need a printer if i want a paper wallet and keep it away from the internet? ... what about "copy shop" ? ... obvious outrageous ?

    • @cubicearth
      @cubicearth 6 років тому +5

      You use a pen and paper to write down the private key.

    • @WayneJohnsonZastil
      @WayneJohnsonZastil 6 років тому +5

      Or use typewriter lol

    • @karmaindustrie
      @karmaindustrie 6 років тому

      the error rate is too damn high!

  • @AdalbertoNascimento
    @AdalbertoNascimento 7 років тому

    These 2 inicial minutes are so amazing... Great!

  • @itsokaytobeclownpilled5937
    @itsokaytobeclownpilled5937 6 років тому

    Awesome vid. Now I need paper wallets for my litecoin & ethereum.

  • @jsteele2923
    @jsteele2923 6 років тому

    EASIEST BITCOIN VIDEO I HAVE EVER WATCHED! THANK YOU FROM THE CRYPTO COMMUNITY FOR THE WONDERFUL AND COLORFUL VIDEO PRODUCTION. CAN'T SAY ENOUGH. WAS SO IMPRESSED THAT THIS IS MY FIRST COMMENT SINCE EDUCATING MYSELF ON CRYPTO. LOVED IT!

  • @lalitdewangan2870
    @lalitdewangan2870 6 років тому

    best technique...specially password protection in papper wallet gives more extra security

  • @KrisBkh
    @KrisBkh 7 років тому +1

    Great simple steps, thanks!

  • @techbyfalah
    @techbyfalah 7 років тому

    This is brilliant!! thanks for the awesome explanation.

  • @davesmith6658
    @davesmith6658 6 років тому +1

    Very informative. Thank you.

  • @fernandofurtado7164
    @fernandofurtado7164 7 років тому

    Hey man! Great job. As simple as possible!

    • @BTCSessions
      @BTCSessions  7 років тому

      Thanks so much! Glad I could help :)

  • @coloradobitcoin3058
    @coloradobitcoin3058 7 років тому +27

    This is such a well produced tutorial series for Bitcoin/crypto newbies. Thanks for another great video!

    • @BTCSessions
      @BTCSessions  7 років тому

      Thanks for continuing to check them out :) I'm glad that you find them to be well produced because I'm pretty new to this! Hopefully there will be more series like mine in the future.

  • @Suthidaw
    @Suthidaw 6 років тому

    Thank you!This is very helpful!

  • @senior1110
    @senior1110 6 років тому +22

    Most paper wallet videos missed the crucial parts of this video, namely, printing of the wallet, transfer of funds... Kudos to complete video on paper wallets.
    Does anyone know where I can get Copay????

  • @gobillygook
    @gobillygook 6 років тому

    great video man thank you so much. you sound like tim ferriss!

  • @austinduncan1
    @austinduncan1 7 років тому +2

    Thank you for this its been most helpful. Also I'd like to say thanks to the Keep Key Video. This also works exactly as described.
    I do appreciate you and all your help.

  • @BarryDuttonSellsHomes
    @BarryDuttonSellsHomes 7 років тому +1

    I was 100% sure I commented on this, like a few others of your last nite. Hmmmm. Anyways, it was great Ben!

  • @lovepeaceandprosperity
    @lovepeaceandprosperity 7 років тому

    Thank you so much for this video!

  • @rafaelcayenne
    @rafaelcayenne 6 років тому +1

    Love Canadian accent, much love from Brazil

    • @adeowuadefemi8890
      @adeowuadefemi8890 5 років тому

      Add hack Lewis on Instagram to get your bitcoin wallet boubled he is too legit to fail

  • @JP-rl8nb
    @JP-rl8nb 6 років тому

    Great nice and simple for newbs!👍👍👍

  • @joshdomsky
    @joshdomsky 7 років тому

    awesome. very cool stuff. I like how you're always traveling in these nice places. take care.

  • @Mr4thetruth
    @Mr4thetruth 6 років тому

    Great video! Thank you. :)

  • @justawordaway
    @justawordaway 7 років тому

    Very good explanation.

  • @MyTube4Utoo
    @MyTube4Utoo 6 років тому

    Fantastic, and very informative video. It earned you another follower too.

  • @bicycle111
    @bicycle111 7 років тому +1

    Appreciate your help!!!

  • @WatchGeek
    @WatchGeek 6 років тому

    First off all, great video.
    My question, if you took the page offline how can it be sure 100% that the address you make is unique, or is it just that the probability of making an existing adress is so small that's it's almost impossible to make a duplicate?

  • @silvesteinrmartin
    @silvesteinrmartin 6 років тому

    This was one of the best vids ever, your style is awesome. you where meant to be a youtuber. thanksssssssssssssssssss

    • @BTCSessions
      @BTCSessions  6 років тому +1

      Martin Lemona Ha thank you so much! I love making them -glad you liked it 😁

    • @silvesteinrmartin
      @silvesteinrmartin 6 років тому

      You are more than welcome. You do not beat around the bush and talk nonsense but rather things we need in a great well-mannered way and you look great. What are the best platforms to buy bitcoins from? That would be great to know. I am glad I just found your channel so I will be watching from now on.

    • @BTCSessions
      @BTCSessions  6 років тому +1

      Martin Lemona where are you from? Best platforms can depend a lot on where you're located

    • @silvesteinrmartin
      @silvesteinrmartin 6 років тому

      I live in Germany. thanks ... !

  • @gungadin900
    @gungadin900 6 років тому

    excellent video, thanks for posting!

  • @lalidajaeh2761
    @lalidajaeh2761 7 років тому +1

    Thank you very much. Very useful viral.

  • @mjrinehart6428
    @mjrinehart6428 6 років тому +1

    Thank you

  • @juan-sepulveda-sanchis
    @juan-sepulveda-sanchis 7 років тому

    love it very clear thanks!

  • @daenja84
    @daenja84 7 років тому +1

    Thanks. You are the best!

  • @rolliecasil4396
    @rolliecasil4396 6 років тому +1

    very well explain to creare your my paper wallet . thank you so much

  • @flodi88
    @flodi88 7 років тому

    Thanks, helped me a lot to understand how to handle those paper wallets

  • @vinopod
    @vinopod 7 років тому

    Very helpful thank you

  • @samacumen
    @samacumen 7 років тому

    On word - Superb!

  • @taxxxiddriver
    @taxxxiddriver 4 роки тому +3

    Best video I found until now! Question please: Can I send the funds form this paper walllet directly to a desktop wallet address? Thank you

    • @abdullahal-shimri3091
      @abdullahal-shimri3091 3 роки тому +1

      yes, you have to use sweep wallet feature and scan the paper qr code

  • @trevorwklock
    @trevorwklock 7 років тому

    Thanks so much for posting. Do you need to print in colour?

  • @Schnupfndrache7
    @Schnupfndrache7 7 років тому +3

    nice vid, thanks!

  • @rafaelmartinez4975
    @rafaelmartinez4975 7 років тому +4

    What is the level of risk when sending money? that is..is there any risk that the wallet key be copied by the application used to send the funds?

  • @viggocavling2242
    @viggocavling2242 6 років тому +1

    Bra om säkerhet!

  • @marchmarch924
    @marchmarch924 7 років тому

    Thanks you very much:)

  • @user-lu9fg3yh5z
    @user-lu9fg3yh5z 6 років тому

    Well done!!Thank you!!

  • @saml7820
    @saml7820 6 років тому

    popping on the screeeeeen, now *perfect timing*

  • @KevinDWeaver
    @KevinDWeaver 6 років тому +1

    I saw that you only had the "sweep" option. Is it possible to move or "spend" just a portion of those "paper wallet" funds??

  • @nicolaschiesa4052
    @nicolaschiesa4052 6 років тому

    Nice video. Suscribed!

  • @CristianPriboianu
    @CristianPriboianu 6 років тому

    thanks for the info man!

  • @PoppyRaid
    @PoppyRaid 7 років тому

    Hi , ahh juts takes me back a number of yrs ! On my younger 1985 travels 🏄🏻 . . Thnks for this paper wallet video nice and clearly delivered ( I will need to watch a few times to get a grip as I'm not tech pic based at all !!! Yet ... 👏✌️enjoy ✌️

    • @BTCSessions
      @BTCSessions  7 років тому

      No problem! Super glad I could help :)
      Where did you travel to? Have a fav spot?

    • @PoppyRaid
      @PoppyRaid 7 років тому

      Travelled from Kuta to oz for a year working short periods welding and surfing and traveling the coast and sights . Great times had . Are you lap top based and able to travel ? . Keep on keepin on ✌️

    • @BTCSessions
      @BTCSessions  7 років тому

      That's awesome. I definitely miss Australia. I was there in 2007 for 6 months.
      I work and live in Calgary Canada, but I like doing extended trips every couple of years when I can. I also sometimes work in Vancouver and other major cities, as well as make trips down to the US in the summer to sight-see. I'm going to be a lot more mobile starting in the fall - only need to be in town 1 week per month!

  • @Lisa-si9kw
    @Lisa-si9kw 6 років тому

    Awesome video 🖒

  • @tcetrading3540
    @tcetrading3540 5 років тому +2

    So, in the end, you depend on the app and the developers of copay to not steal your data and password from the old wallet. Meaning that in order to be very protected (or at least a bit more) you would have to send from a new wallet every single time...

  • @v1huw
    @v1huw 7 років тому

    Nice. Thanks 👍

  • @whenmoonsir
    @whenmoonsir 7 років тому

    What happens if your ledger stick crashes? Can you also have a backup of the backup? Paper and hardware? Thanks for your help!

  • @lehcen11
    @lehcen11 7 років тому

    thank you so much for the video.

  • @haroldcallahan4887
    @haroldcallahan4887 5 років тому

    VERY HELPFUL THANK YOU

  • @einsatzgruppencommander1184
    @einsatzgruppencommander1184 6 років тому +1

    If you choose the "Password" option to encrypt your private key, is it safe to let others see it (the encrypted version) as it is printed on the paper?
    Or is the encryption weak enough (only a password) that they could easily derive you real private key from the encrypted one?

  • @WeThePeople11
    @WeThePeople11 7 років тому

    Thanks man!

  • @tommy2346
    @tommy2346 6 років тому

    Also I noticed you received less back than you initially sent? Is there a fee connected to the bitcoin wallet in your phone? Or any other wallet people might use?

  • @Thuddriver01
    @Thuddriver01 3 роки тому +1

    Ben; can you withdraw funds from a Paper Wallet without sweeping the entire amount?

  • @xxstormuxx
    @xxstormuxx 6 років тому

    Correct me if I'm wrong. So you have to send money to that wallet you created first from let's say coinbase am I right?

  • @PietervanDriel1
    @PietervanDriel1 4 роки тому +1

    But if the QR code gets smuched or unscannable, you still can use the secret phrase key code right????

  • @dimitris6541
    @dimitris6541 6 років тому

    If the QR image gets smudged, wouldnt we be able to use the private key instead? Or do we need both? Thank you.

  • @BrothaJeff
    @BrothaJeff 6 років тому

    Paper wallets are essentially for one time use. You can load it up with coin but when you take the coin off you should take it all off and later make a new wallet with new keys later to keep it safe.

  • @kanhaiyalalpathak7437
    @kanhaiyalalpathak7437 6 років тому

    Great video sir. I am going to subscribe you.

  • @drwisis6996
    @drwisis6996 6 років тому

    New at this. Do i have 2 have an account with coinbase or something first or does this replace all that?

  • @abdullahal-shimri3091
    @abdullahal-shimri3091 3 роки тому

    Great video! I was skipping the part where you download the page and turn off Internet.

  • @MandarVaze
    @MandarVaze 6 років тому +1

    When I keep buying additional bitcoins, How do I update my paper wallet ?
    Do I "send" new bitcoins to my paper wallet, is that how it works ?

  • @andrews640
    @andrews640 7 років тому

    do these only wotk with bitcoins as opposed to other crypto currencies?

  • @jidanjidan3395
    @jidanjidan3395 3 роки тому

    if a created a wallet with two addreses, the passphrase that i created will also be needed for both adresses?

  • @m8_981
    @m8_981 6 років тому

    wow this is amazing! Didn't knew that :o I thought all wallets had to be connected to a program.

    • @GhostofTradition
      @GhostofTradition 3 роки тому

      that's the power of the blockchain it's all digital, you only need the keys which are just numbers and letters hence they can be stored anywhere

  • @smn3225
    @smn3225 5 років тому

    You are great btc youtuber, perfect explaining everything. I saw your casa lightning video as well, l have a question can you make more videos about the lightning torch, this project has great potential. Thanks

    • @BTCSessions
      @BTCSessions  5 років тому +1

      Thanks so much! And for sure I can. I always love keeping up with the #LNtrustchain!

    • @smn3225
      @smn3225 5 років тому

      @@BTCSessions Twitter ceo Jack Dorsey want to integrate lightning support to Twitter & Cash app. This will make btc great user friendly and it will be where deserve to be. Thanks again.

  • @healthandspirit3238
    @healthandspirit3238 6 років тому

    nice to see the brave browser on your desktop ! ! !

  • @horse360ebersohl2
    @horse360ebersohl2 7 років тому

    That was very helpful and way cool

  • @lilditty2172
    @lilditty2172 3 роки тому +1

    BTC Sessions... Ben, any chance you can run an update to this video? Copay does not have the same format as this video shows. I find nothing about paperwallet sweep under the settings/advanced

  • @PPHerman
    @PPHerman 6 років тому

    Love this song. Thunbs up

  • @sergecampeau3610
    @sergecampeau3610 6 років тому

    At the present date, what would be the fees of the 2 transactions you made to and from this paper wallet?

  • @ItsLeems
    @ItsLeems 6 років тому

    Can you do this with mycelium wallet also? It has a cold storage tab with a camera code scanner but I can't tell if it is used for the same purpose as what you did using the copay app.

  • @johnwayne2012
    @johnwayne2012 6 років тому

    why generate a new wallet address, where you move the mouse around, and get the non-decorated paper wallet...if you then go on the choose the paper wallet with the art-work...they have different address/keys at this point. Are they still connected? I'm trying to figure this out, thanks

  • @stripcook
    @stripcook 6 років тому

    can this be printed off anytime even if you don't have bitcoins yet?..............and can you keep this one paper wallet and just keep loading on the same one everytime you buy some?.........or do you have to make new paper wallet everytime you buy bitcoin?..... just keep loading would be cool,if you can?

  • @hectord.s.3057
    @hectord.s.3057 6 років тому

    Great simple video! One question, I currently have bitcoin on LocalBitcoin and my Jaxx wallet on my phone. How do I transport these to the paper wallet? Do I create the paper wallet and just send them From my JAXX and LocalBTC to the address from the newly created paper wallet?

  • @oritzvielli6810
    @oritzvielli6810 7 років тому

    What camera do you use? Quality is great.

  • @julianmayorga8389
    @julianmayorga8389 3 роки тому

    Thanks

  • @aruniochoa5944
    @aruniochoa5944 7 років тому

    can you send multiple amounts to a single paper wallet so it can accumulate fund in time? just like a bank and withdraw it later on? thanks.

  • @ecosala4702
    @ecosala4702 6 років тому

    Thank you for the video! easy to understand. I tried putting in a paper wallet 0.0005 and then tried to sweep it with copay. It says "insufficient funds" is there a fee with sweeping wallets? Was mine to small to be sweeped?

  • @brinkVids
    @brinkVids 6 років тому

    Does this also work for etherium and other crypto currency or only bitcoin?

  • @Nilvolentibusje
    @Nilvolentibusje 6 років тому

    so if i write the address of the paper wallet on bitrex for example at send. Will it send the btc from bitrex (online) to my paper wallet? (offline)??

  • @apismellifera5623
    @apismellifera5623 7 років тому

    Hi Ben, thanks for the vid! Learning more about crypto's. Have you also considered laminating your paper wallets with a laminator to make them waterproof? Perhaps testing a couple first. Again your video's are great!!

    • @BTCSessions
      @BTCSessions  7 років тому +1

      Yes that's a great idea. Anything to protect them from water damage is fantastic.
      Thanks so much for watching and commenting! I'm happy to have you here :)