Protecting Your Seed Phrase
Your seed phrase is the master key to your wallet. Protect it like your life savings depend on it—because they do.
What is a Seed Phrase?
12 Words = Complete Wallet Access Your seed phrase is a human-readable backup of your private keys:
12 words in specific order
Generated once during wallet creation
Can restore your wallet on any device
Anyone with it can access your funds
Example (DO NOT USE):
witch collapse practice feed shame open despair
creek road again ice leastThe Golden Rules
✅ DO
Write it down on paper
Use pen, not pencil
Write clearly and legibly
Number each word (1-12)
Double-check spelling
Store it securely
Fireproof safe
Safety deposit box
Multiple secure locations
Hidden from others
Verify your backup
Re-read it periodically
Ensure it's still legible
Test recovery on second device (optional)
Keep it private
Never show anyone
Never tell anyone
Not even Kasanova support
Not even family (unless estate planning)
❌ DON'T
Never digital
❌ No screenshots
❌ No photos
❌ No text files
❌ No cloud storage (iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox)
❌ No password managers
❌ No emails to yourself
Never share
❌ Not with support
❌ Not to "verify" your wallet
❌ Not to fix problems
❌ Not to claim rewards
Never online
❌ No social media
❌ No messaging apps
❌ No forums
❌ No websites asking for it
Where to Store It
Good Options:
Fireproof Safe - At home, securely locked
Safety Deposit Box - At bank
Hidden Location - Known only to you
Metal Backup - Fireproof, waterproof (special products exist)
Multiple Backups:
2-3 copies in different locations
Balance security with accessibility
Not all in same place
Estate Planning:
Consider how heirs access if you die
Lawyer, sealed instructions
Safe deposit box with beneficiary
Balance security with inheritance
Common Threats
Phishing Scams Fake websites/apps asking for seed phrase:
"Verify your wallet"
"Claim your rewards"
"Fix synchronization issue"
NEVER REAL - Always scam
Social Engineering Someone pretending to be support:
"We detected suspicious activity"
"Your wallet needs migration"
"Enter seed phrase to recover funds"
Kasanova NEVER asks for seed phrase
Physical Theft
Keep paper backup hidden
Not in obvious places
Not with valuables thieves target
Consider decoy wallet
Digital Exposure
Malware/keyloggers can steal if typed
Screenshot malware
Clipboard hijacking
Keep offline
Testing Your Backup
Periodic Verification:
Retrieve your backup
Read all 12 words
Verify they're legible
Check order is numbered
Return to secure storage
Optional Full Test:
Install Kasanova on second device
Import using seed phrase
Verify balance matches
Uninstall from test device
Confirms backup works
Do NOT:
Type seed phrase on computer to "verify"
Send photo to yourself
Store digitally "temporarily"
If Your Seed Phrase is Compromised
Immediate Action:
Install Kasanova on new device
Create NEW wallet (new seed phrase)
Transfer ALL funds from old wallet to new
Old wallet is now compromised, abandon it
Secure new seed phrase properly
Prevention Better Than Cure:
Treat seed phrase with extreme care
Never let guard down
Paranoia is healthy here
Kasanova's Role
We NEVER:
See your seed phrase
Store your seed phrase
Ask for your seed phrase
Can recover your seed phrase
We CAN:
Help you understand how to use it
Guide you on security best practices
Confirm your backup process is correct
We CANNOT:
Recover funds if you lose it
Reset or change it
Access your wallet
Recovery Process
If you need to restore:
Install Kasanova
Choose "Import Existing Wallet"
Enter 12 words in order
Wallet restored with all funds
See: Importing a Wallet
Next Steps
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