Cypherock
  • Introduction
  • Design Decisions
    • The balance between security and convenience
    • Cypherock X1 Hardware architecture
      • Using ultrasonic welding for the X1 Vault enclosure
      • Encrypted NFC communication for X1 cards
      • Using Javacards instead of MicroSD
      • Choosing USB vs QR Code
      • Why the X1 cards are not upgradeable
    • Cypherock is BIP39 compliant
    • Private keys should be near to impossible to extract
    • Conflict between trusted parties should not result in unauthorized access
    • Using Shamir Secret Sharing vs. Multi-sig
      • How is Shamir Secret Sharing implemented within Cypherock X1
      • Why Cypherock has a default 2/5 threshold scheme
      • Rejected Key Schemes
    • PIN Protection on Cypherock X1
      • Difference between backing up your PIN vs. Seed Phrase
  • Security Overview
    • Introduction
    • Keylabs - Third Party Security Audit
    • Remote Attacks
    • Physical Attacks
      • $5 Wrench Attack
      • PIN Brute Force Attack
      • Evil Maid Attack
      • Flashing Malicious Firmware
      • Side Channel Attack
      • Supply Chain Attack
  • Cypherock X1 Features
    • Eliminate messy paper backups
    • Open source with secure elements
    • Use Cypherock as a seed phrase vault
    • All-in-one Portfolio Manager
  • Getting Started
    • Download cySync
    • Import Seed Phrase from existing BIP39 compatible wallet
    • Generate a new wallet with Cypherock X1
    • How Cypherock generates your 24-word seed phrase
    • Best practices in keeping your X1 cards secure
      • Use the protective card sleeves
      • Geographical Seperation
      • Choosing your guardians
    • How do I know I am not locked-in to using only Cypherock X1
    • How do I know my Cypherock X1 is genuine?
      • Email 2FA for Product Authentication
    • How to recover your Crypto assets in the case of loss or theft
    • What happens to my Cypherock X1 if Cypherock goes out of business?
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  • Step 1: Create Wallet
  • Step 2: Restore from Seed Phrase
  • Step 3: Create name for wallet
  • Step 4: Set-up Pin
  • Step 5: Choose the length of your seed phrase
  • Step 6: Add your seed phrase
  • Step 7: Verify seed phrase
  • Step 8: Tap X1 cards to sync wallet
  • Step 9: Destroy seed phrase backup

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  1. Cypherock X1 Features

Use Cypherock as a seed phrase vault

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Cypherock X1 has the capability of securing 4 wallets - each with a separate seed phrase with the possibility to secure them with different PIN. Consider this example, a user has two wallets: a software wallet and a hardware wallet. This user has two seed phrases, that are required to be backed up. The individual can import the seed phrase of their existing wallets into Cypherock X1, and use Cypherock as a seed phrase vault. You can read more about it here -

Step 1: Create Wallet

Plug in the Cypherock X1 Vault to your computer and choose the “Create Wallet” option on the X1 Vault.

Step 2: Restore from Seed Phrase

Right-click on the joystick to navigate to “Restore From Seedphrase” option.

Step 3: Create name for wallet

Set a name for your wallet. This name will also reflect on CySync once you have synced the wallet with CySync.

Step 4: Set-up Pin

You will be prompted with an option to set the pin. For the utmost security, it is best to set a pin.

Additionally, you will be prompted with a warning that if you forget your pin, you will never be able to access the wallet. It is better to backup the PIN somewhere in case you feel you might forget it later. Even though the pin may be exposed, in the case of an attack, the attacker will still need to gain physical access to 2 physical components.

Step 5: Choose the length of your seed phrase

Depending on the wallet that you are securing with Cypherock you may have a 12/18/24 word seed phrase. You will have the option of choosing the length of the seed phrase to input into the X1 Vault.

Step 6: Add your seed phrase

Depending on how long your seed phrase is, you will have to input your seed phrase into the X1 device. You will be prompted with the initial two letters of the word after which you can make the selection of the word.

Step 7: Verify seed phrase

You will be prompted by the X1 device to verify your seed phrase. Please ensure that the words that are selected are accurate to your current seed phrase backup, and are in order.

Step 8: Tap X1 cards to sync wallet

Please ensure that you have all 4 X1 cards available to complete the wallet setup. After verifying that your seed phrase is accurate, tap all 4 X1 cards with your X1 device.

Step 9: Destroy seed phrase backup

Once you have verified that the wallet has been secured by Cypherock X1, you may now destroy your current seed phrase backup.

In the case that you want to view your seed phrase at any point in time in the future, you may do so from the wallet menu within the device under the section “View Seed”

Why is this possible? BIP39 uses a standard set of words that allow you to generate seed phrases. Please read for the full list of words in the BIP39 standard.

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