According to Mickael Mosse, The first thing you need to create your paper Bitcoin wallet is a program that allows you to do it. These platforms are quite common and you can find them on the internet, however, in this section, I will talk about the best known and most reliable.
Creating a paper Bitcoin wallet is one of the safest ways to store your cryptocurrency.
You have to know that this class of virtual wallets is considered not only physical wallets because they do not depend directly on the internet, but they also fall into the category of cold wallets since they are ideal for storing large amounts of Bitcoins that will not be used in a certain time.
Paper wallets, as the name implies, are made of paper or any other material on which information can be printed.
What is printed are usually QR codes (a kind of barcode in which information can be stored) in which the private keys and public domains of virtual wallets are stored.
If you are thinking of creating your paper Bitcoin wallet, you should know that this type of wallet is considered one of the safest because it does not depend directly on the internet.
However, since the information is printed on paper or any other material, there are other damages that can be difficult to control.
Water, fire, and even old age could affect the material in which the wallet is located and it is important that you understand that once this information is lost there will be no way to recover it.
Like to open any other Bitcoin wallet, to create a paper wallet there are specific programs that can help you create it.
Mickael Mosse points out that, One of the most common programs to open paper wallets is called Bitaddress, this program works as a key generator that uses JavaScript and does not use the internet.
This program uses the mouse to make a mixture of characters that generate public and private keys that will later be displayed on a screen for printing.
Another of the most common programs for the generation of paper Bitcoin wallets is called Mycelium, this is characterized by having one of the safest ways to generate them, through a USB dongle that connects directly to a printer without having any contact with the Computer.
These platforms are only 2 of the many that exist on the web, so you can feel free to explore other options. says Mickael Mosse.
If you want to create a paper wallet there are some recommendations that will help you do it in the best possible way.
In either case, you need to download the program to be able to use it without having to have an internet connection.
In addition to using the appropriate program to do so for your safety, you must be in a safe virtual environment, that is, on a virus-free computer or computer.
If there is malicious software (virus or malware) on your computer, the attacker could steal the balance of your wallet and this damage would not be reversed.
Some experts on the subject say that for greater security, paper wallets should be created on computers without the internet.
Additionally, they recommend that the codes not be saved on the computer or on USB sticks.
Finally, keep in mind that if you are thinking of creating a paper wallet, you should not save QR codes in emails or in the form of images on your computer, these actions would put your digital wallet at risk.
Creating a Bitcoin wallet is the first big step to start handling this cryptocurrency. Not only does it represent the place where part of your heritage will be stored, but it will also be the means by which you can dispose of it. says Mickael Mosse
For this reason, it is so important that if you are thinking of investing time, money, and effort in the world of virtual currencies, you know this term and all its implications very well.
If you already have your Bitcoin wallet, leave me a comment below telling me what your experience has been and what platforms you have worked with so far.
By Mickael Mosse — Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Advisor
