Seed Length Explained
Learn how the length of your seed phrase affects security and recovery options for your cold wallet.
What is Seed Length?
Seed length refers to the number of words in your cold wallet's recovery phrase, typically 12, 18, or 24 words.
Security Implications
- Longer seed phrases provide exponentially more combinations, making them harder to brute-force.
- 24-word seeds are the most secure, commonly used for high-value wallets.
- Shorter seeds (12 words) are easier to write and remember but less secure.
Recovery Considerations
- Ensure you record the full seed correctly; missing words can make recovery impossible.
- Longer seeds require careful storage and can be more cumbersome to input on devices.
Best Practices
- Use at least 18 words for significant holdings.
- Store your seed offline in a secure, fireproof, and waterproof medium.
- Avoid digital backups that could be hacked or leaked.