Oddbean

I never realized how much I like having a physical private key for #bitcoin until I had one in my hand I want to make many to give away to share joy, but alas, I must sell them https://modulo.network #bitcoin #privatekey #physicalprivatekey #nostr https://image.nostr.build/090e53b2a45ab03ee2e18ccec50c0ebe328a571811848983dd8647f5de62a656.jpg

This thing just looks so ludicrously dope! 😍 kudos to you and the creative design! I would consider getting one just as a diy, unique, 256-bit referencing piece of art/decoration, it has a really industrial scifi look to it. I'm not totally sold on the funtionality yet though... 😅 how would you actually use it? (Genuine question, not mocking)

Thanks for the compliments! The design took a long time to hone to make the reversible bits work well, and once I had this v2 in hand it transformed to something more significant than I anticipated Other #bitcoiners asked similar questions once they understand it is both art and function; it has a heft that is memorable and once you see the randomness in assembly it blows the mind As for actually using it, once you put it together it is a real private key random integer so you can use it to generate a public key, a bech32 and P2PKH addresses, or use the private key as the seed for creation of an HD wallet, or even signing #bitcoin transactions if you were so inclined Possibilities of a 256-bit physical private key continue to grow with the tech that can be built around it, even can be used for #nostr Most simple use is you want something #beautiful and functional that you can use to pass your #bitcoin to the next generation—this key makes the unique address to which you can send your #bitcoin, then you pass them the key Or a tool to teach the entropy of a #bitcoin private key, or just a very unique piece for the home or office; the list grows

👍🏻I’ll be manufacturing the next 100 keys in January—taking orders on the website now— of course #bitcoin only!🤙🏻 It will have a cover/stand and a decent box, too—still working through those options #bitcoinonly