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Keystone Tablet Plus is a Reusable Metal Plate to Store Your Seed Phrase


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This podcast is an edited version of the video, where I have removed the unboxing section, as it's challenging to follow in an audio-only format.

After reviewing the Keystone 3 Pro, I wanted to inspect the Keystone Tablet Plus, a steel slab similar to the Coinkite Seed Plate and the Scaletron Crypto Seed Capsule, both of which I've reviewed.

Watch the video below for my review, but also read the text below, as it includes one additional PRO and one additional CON that I did not mention in the video.

Timeline

00:00 Why buy a metal tablet?

02:20 Unboxing

05:00 Using it

06:30 What is special about the Plus?

07:45 Pros

09:45 Cons

12:00 Verdict

Buy a Keystone Tablet Plus

3 Pros of the Keystone Tablet Plus

1. Reusability! Unlike the Coinkite Seed Plate or the Scaletron Crypto Seed Capsule, the Keystone Tablet Plus is reusable. If you change seed phrases, you rearrange the letters accordingly. 

2. Extra security! Two security features make the Keystone Tablet Plus stand out. First, the package includes tamper-evident tape. Second, it has a hole that allows you to put a padlock. Admittedly, neither of these features prevents a thief from outright stealing the metal plate and cutting the lock off. However, they can alert you if someone is trying to snoop on your seed phrase slyly and quietly drain your wallet.

3. Ease of use. I forgot to mention this in the video. Unlike the Coinkite Seed Plate or the Scaletron Crypto Seed Capsule, the Keystone Tablet Plus doesn't require you to awkwardly and permanently bang out your seed phrase. It

3 Cons of the Keystone Tablet Plus

1. No passphrase option. I forgot to mention this in the video review, but I thought about it after reviewing the Scaletron Crypto Seed Capsule.

2. 304 stainless steel might not survive a super-hot fire. It should survive a standard house fire, but if it's unlucky enough to go through hell, it may not make it. An affordable solution to this is to place it in a fireproof envelope to double your protection.

3. Won't survive a crushing. True, but this is highly unlikely.

Keystone 3 Pro

In case you missed it, check out my review of the Keystone 3 Pro, an outstanding cryptocurrency hardware wallet that can also serve as a Bitcoin-only hardware wallet. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5Mdqq5GrXo

Visit the Keystone website to learn more about the company and its cryptocurrency products.

🌱 What Is BIP39?

Seed phrases usually use the BIP39 word list

BIP39 seed phrases are a cornerstone of modern cryptocurrency wallets, and understanding why they exist—and how they function—reveals a great deal about the balance between security and usability in cryptographic systems.

BIP39 stands for Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 39, which defines a method for generating and using mnemonic phrases (typically 12–24 words) to back up and restore wallets. These phrases are derived from a specific list of 2048 words.

🔐 Why Use BIP39 Words Instead of Random Passwords?
✅ Human Usability
  • Random strings such as x8F$3kL@9z! are hard to remember, write down, or type correctly.
  • BIP39 uses real words that are easier to recognize, pronounce, and transcribe.
  • ✅ Error Resistance
    • The word list is carefully curated:
      • No words sound too similar (e.g., “lead” vs “led”).
      • Each word is unique in the first 4 letters, minimizing confusion.
      • This reduces the chance of mistakes when writing or entering the phrase.
      • ✅ Cross-Compatibility
        • BIP39 is a standard, meaning wallets from different providers can interpret the same seed phrase.
        • This makes it easier to switch wallets or recover funds if one provider goes offline.
        • 🧭 Why Not Just Use Random Passwords?

          While random passwords can be secure, they:

          • Lack of standardization for wallet recovery.
          • Are error-prone and hard to manage.
          • Don’t offer checksum validation.
          • Aren’t interoperable across wallets.
          • BIP39 strikes a balance between security, usability, and portability—which is crucial when dealing with irreversible financial transactions.

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