• FACT #1: SIX YEARS since the first Ledger Nano S wallet came to market in 2016.  
• Fact #2: Ledger produces the #1 selling hardware wallet with millions of these devices in the wild. 
• FACT #3: NO SINGLE SOLUTION on the planet exists that helps Ledger Nano owners protect, organize and safely store their wallets.  Until now...

Black Seed Ink

Introduces the world's first crypto storage ecosystem to catalog your cryptocurrency investments, organize your Ledger Nano hardware wallets and your seed phrases

This Is the Extra Security Layer Your Ledger Nano Hardware Wallet Was Missing

Imagine what a smartphone would look like without a screen protector or a case after six years of use.  That's how long Ledger Nanos have gone without protection.  You rely on  hardware wallets to OWN YOUR PRIVATE KEYS and protect your crypto assets. The question is...If your hardware wallets are protecting your crypto holdings, what is protecting your hardware wallets—and the treasures they are keeping?

This is exactly the concern that made our team at Black Seed Ink create The X Series - a high-end storage ecosystem for Ledger Nano hardware wallets. At the end of the day, if your Ledger Nano wallet is exposed to water, fire, and corrosion damage, then your crypto holdings become reliant on the seed phrase to restore access to your investments.  This becomes less threatening when you take the extra step to protect your Ledger Nano wallets and begin using The X Series.

Have You Thought About Owning More Than One Ledger Nano?

A suggestion is to heed the old proverb: "Don't put all your eggs in one basket".  Adapted to modern times: "Don't attach all your crypto investments to one seed phrase".

Be strategic with your crypto investments and begin thinking of new ways to PHYSICALLY diversify your portfolio by using multiple wallets. Perhaps Bitcoin is stored in one wallet while Ethereum coins and its plethora of tokens are stored in a second wallet. Perhaps all your HODL coins are in one wallet for your children's inheritance.  The arrangement possibilities are endless: 

•      Coin/Token Specific
•      Blockchain Specific
•      College Fund
•      Children's Inheritance
•      NFT Storehouse
•      Make-My-Day Alt Coins
•      Wedding Fund
•      New Home Fund
•      HODL 

Crypto is gaining in popularity and 16% of the world population is already invested in crypto assets.  As the rest of the world climbs aboard and we approach the "tipping point", The X Series is a big step toward helping you configure and organize your portfolio.  

Until now, crypto has drawn most attention towards developing digital tools while overlooking the tangible world of digital currency.  The X Series looks to bridge the gap between what we invest in that's digital and how we secure and organize such, physically. 

Crypto Investors in 50 Countries Can’t Be Wrong

At Black Seed Ink, has already:

• Successfully developed unique steel seed plates 
• Distributed thousands of plates to crypto investors and traders in 50 countries
• Passed the infamous Jameson Lopp stress test
• Proven to be one of the toughest, most economical seed solutions on the planet... and the best looking

In other words, we’re not new in the manufacturing or crypto world, but we are one of the best and we are taking our crypto security innovations to the next level.

What The X Series Does

The X Series provides a sound extra layer of security to your Nano Ledger hardware wallets and highly-coveted recovery seed phrases.  First,  encase each wallet in a titanium capsule, notably called The AleX.  Next, The IndeX, a notebook made of water and tear resistant stone paper, can be used to catalog and document the contents of your wallets.  And, finally, store and organize The AleX, The IndeX, and your recovery seed phrase(s), exchange account information, master passwords, and passphrases - protecting all from water, fire and corrosion damage - in The BoX.  

The X Series: Three Extraordinary Crypto Security Resources

The AleX

1. The AleX: The super strong titanium capsule you can carry anywhere

Are you traveling, working out and sweating, or did you get caught by a heavy rain? All these are reasons to be cautious of carrying a "naked Nano".  (Cover your eyes!) With The AleX, you don’t have to worry. This is a TC4 Titanium waterproof, sweatproof, and fireproof capsule that we specifically designed to fit the Ledger Nano X, but which can be adjusted with our foam adapter kit to fit the Ledger Nano S and Ledger Nano S Plus.

• Fireproof
• Waterproof - O-Ring keeps water out of interior cell 
• Sound dampening adapter kit = no rattle or movement of wallet
• Sandblast finish = anti-fingerprints
• Brushed finish = semi-polished
• Keyring - Titanium, Easy-Open Latch Release

The AleX - Titanium capsule for Ledger Nano wallets in sandblast finish

The AleX - Titanium capsule in brushed (left) and sandblast (right) finishes

The AleX's titanium structure beats all its competitors because of its unique design which is molded to fit all three Ledger Nano devices, and its Titanium structure which is by far, more durable and resistant than the cheap hollow 3D printed plastic molded capsules or hollow stainless steel capsules available today.  In fact, the shape is so unique, a design patent is pending!  And it gets better; it’s not just extremely robust—it’s also extremely convenient because it’s designed to cut away the extra metal casing and provide only the material necessary to cradle the Ledger Nano around your neck on a lanyard, or in your pocket.

The AleX - Brushed  Finish

 When you're not on the move,  store your capsules in The BoX - another powerful solution The X Series has to offer!  

I only own two Ledger Nanos, why buy The BoX which holds up to five in the The AleX capsule? Think of it like this... You've just purchased a five-car carriage house (garage).  You open all five doors, but only two spaces have a car parked.  Oh the joy of deciding what will fill the other three spaces! With the same thought process, prepare for your portfolio to grow.

TITANIUM TC4 BENEFITS

The military, aerospace and aviation industries have long benefited from the properties of TC4 also known as Ti-6Al-4V or Grade 5. It is used in the structural components of aircraft, helicopter rotor blades, rockets, spacecraft, hydraulic systems and engine components. Titanium is as strong as steel but 45% lighter, and twice as strong as aluminum but only 60% heavier.  TC4 exhibits a melting point of 1400 C° / 2552 F°. 

The AleX - Sandblast Finish

Production Has Started

Final tooling and mass production have begun.

Titanium rods ready for mass production of The AleX

The AleX caps - pre surface finish

The IndeX

2. The IndeX: the ultimate stone paper notebook for crypto peace of mind

What’s the most secure, cold, and convenient way of keeping a record of your crypto wallet accounts and transactions? Up until now, none, really, but that’s about to change.

Color-code each Ledger wallet and record the contents in stone paper

The IndeX is a beautifully designed 3.5” x 5.5” stone paper notebook to help organize your crypto portfolio. Record crypto transactions, exchange account information, and backup the recovery seed phrase. 

Pages are constructed of stone paper - a material made using calcium carbonate - a key ingredient found in rocks. Notebook pages are both tear resistant and water resistant. The IndeX comes with a high-quality, matte black, ballpoint pen. (Avoid gel or rollerball ink)

The page design includes a seven-color coding system to allow you to identify transactions held within multiple hardware wallets. A set of matching stickers is provided to tag wallets and match recorded transactions within the notebook. For example, perhaps the blue tagged wallet and notebook pages are ETH and BTC holdings, the red holds children's college funds, etc.

Is it tear proof? No. With enough brute force you can tear the paper, but your two-year old or a cup of water are no match for The IndeX.  Is it eco-friendly? Yes. No trees are destroyed in the manufacturing of this crypto notebook. Pages a literally made of ground stone.

The IndeX Color Pages Match to Color-Coded Blocks - Know what each capsule holds

Each color has one page for Exchange Account and Seed backup

The X Series - A Crypto Portfolio Ecosystem

The IndeX Page Layout: Seven colors (silver, blue, green, red, orange, gold, magenta)  72 pages total (1 Seed Phrase Page/per color + 9 Investment Detail Pages/per color).

The Index Page Layout

Note: Final production may combine Coin and Token columns (Coin/Token) to allow for more input room across the grid.

 

 

The BoX

3. The BoX: the world’s first crypto storage case

We’re thrilled to say that there’s nothing quite like it. This is the world’s first crypto storage box, designed as a black aluminum storage case that can store the following:

• Up to five of The AleX capsules
• Ten Black Seed Ink plates (seed, exchange, master password, passphrase)  
• The IndeX (with pen)
• Cords
• Secret Tracking Tags (AirTag, Samsung Galaxy SmartTag, Tile tag)
• Color Coding System (we’ll get to that down below).
• ... and more

What makes it so singular? Picture this: an extremely sturdy and beautifully designed storage case with two secret compartments that allow you to hide tracking tags or other small items that you don’t want anyone else to see or even find under any circumstance.

IMPORTANT!  There is no "right way" to use The BoX.  Those with home/work safes may feel comfortable storing seed plates in the slots next to each wallet. Others may choose to store the seed plates separately.  Multiple boxes can be purchased, providing the option of storing seed plates in one, and The AleX capsules in the other.  What is most important is that The BoX provides an adaptable solution for Ledger Nano owners to begin to organize and store their crypto investment portfolio in a way that has never been available, until now.

Example of The BoX with Five of The AleX with sandblast finish and Black Seed Ink Steel Seed Plates

This is a TSA-friendly box with a combination lock that is secure, but won’t give you a hard time when you’re in a rush to get going. Its automatic slow return handle makes using it a breeze, and its eco-friendly custom mold Eva foam is environmentally friendly and designed to cradle The AleX like a glove.  

Example of The BoX with Sandblast Finish Capsules and Black Seed Ink Steel Seed Plates

Weight = 5.5 lb / 2.49 kg - fully loaded (5 - The AleX, 5 - Keyrings, 1 - The IndeX + pen, 5 - Seed Plates, 5 - Color-code blocks, 1 - Color-coded sticker set). Note: Additional packaging will add weight for shipping.

The AleX Capsules Ready for Moon Launch

(Rectangle space for The IndeX has changed to a perfect rectangle)

Should you store seed plates with hardware wallets?

First, we STRONGLY suggest using the hidden compartments for placing a tag or tracking device in addition to storing the case in a home safe, lockable filing cabinet or drawer. With that common sense out of the way... Everyone's living arrangements are different. For example, if you live in a remote cabin in the woods, the likelihood of theft is far less than if you share an apartment with roommates. In general, it is safer to keep the seed and the wallet is separate locations, but when designing The BoX, we did not want to assume everyone's living arrangements are the same and limit the storage capacity for everyone by not accommodating seed storage.

However, if you do decide to store your seed phrase with your hardware wallets, you may want to consider a third layer of security. Ledger allows for passphrases to be added to recovery seed phrases. To restore a wallet, you will need both the passphrase and the seed phrase.  Black Seed Ink is the only company to manufacture steel plates for passphrases. This allows for a third level of security that protects against a thief using your seed phrase to access your crypto on the blockchain. In this instance, it is smart to store the passphrase in a separate location from The BoX.

FIRE RESISTANT

At eye level a house fire reaches temperatures on average of 600° C / 1112° F. Temperatures at the ceiling could reach 800° C / 1,500° F.  The BoX is constructed of Aluminum Composite Panels which are able to sustain its structure up to 600° C / 1112° F before melting, however these panels are not combustible.

Fire resistance does not extend to the handle or lock.  Keep in mind, The AleX titanium capsules cradling your hardware wallet inside The BoX are 100% fireproof.  The BoX casing simply adds another layer of protection to items contained inside, such as The IndeX, cords, 2FA device, etc. 

The BoX production has begun!

 

 

Color-Coding System - What do the colors mean?

You manage your crypto using your own color-code system and you decide what the colors mean.  When you purchase The BoX, a set of 7 colorful aluminum blocks are included along with a set of 14 matching stickers (2 of each color).  If you purchase The IndeX a set of stickers are also included to match the color of the notebook's pages.  Attach the stickers to your hardware wallet to keep track of its contents inside the notebook. Inside Ledger Live you can name your wallets according to the color you have selected. (i.e. Nano X Blue, Nano X Green) You decide what the colors mean. For example, the blue hardware wallet may contain only NFTs or be marked for your child's college fund.  Once you attach a sticker to your Ledger Nano device and place it inside The AleX, you store the capsule beneath the matching color block in The BoX.

 

What if I use another brand of hardware wallet?

If you use a Trezor, a BitBox, or one of the many other brands of hardware wallets, you can use the stickers and color-coding system within The IndeX to organize your wallets and match up your transactions. However, The AleX will not accommodate any other hardware wallet than Ledger Nano X, S, and S Plus.

Where did this idea come from?

Black Seed Ink's co-founder Robin Hillary found herself with three obstacles that left her crypto investments vulnerable.  First, after five years of investing in crypto, she had accumulated multiple wallets and recovery seed phrases.  Nothing on the market provided the perfect storage solution for her Ledger Nano wallets that was waterproof, fireproof, and organizable. 

Robin's second concern was that of all the data connected to her wallets (seed phrases, passphrases, master passwords, exchange log-in, 2FA devices, etc.) was documented or preserved in such a way that her beloved family could understand. NOTHING! Her seed phrase backup devices were as cryptic as crypto! If something were to happen, leaving Robin unable to manage this cryptocurrency portfolio, would family understand how to access her investments? If a home fire erupted could she quickly gather all her crypto and go?  The answer to all was, "no".

Protect and simplify crypto investments for loved ones

Finally, in 2021 the third problem presented itself - a lack of mobile protection.  A friend of Robin's, who is deeply invested in crypto and always traveling, wanted a piece of hardware that was transportable and would protect the Ledger if tossed in a purse, pocket, backpack or if worn around the neck - literally allowing one to "move with the market". She wanted the wallet on her person everywhere she went.  The only available option was hollow steel tubes you could readily purchase on Amazon, but the device was quite heavy and without custom fitting, the Ledger tossed about the inside.

Idea Comes to Light

Robin instantly realized the synergy in the varying "needs", and began work on an ecosystem of products that coincided and provided utility for the physical inclusion of crypto in our daily lives. The idea was specked out and presented to Black Seed Ink's small team of industrial designers, mechanical engineers, and manufacturers.  The X Series has slowly manifested into a beautiful ecosystem for crypto investors. 

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