Top-BTC Crypto Company Blockstream Showcases New ‘Metal’ Cold Storage Wallet Device

It has just come to light that, Blockstream, one of the world’s leading blockchain tech providers, has just unveiled its latest cold storage device for crypto wallet keys and seeds called ‘Metal’. Additionally, it is also worth noting that ‘Metal’ has been designed using alloy composites that make the device extremely heat and temperature resistant (as well as highly durable).

Announcing the brand new @Blockstream Metal. Protect your wallet seed and private keys from fire, flooding, ink degradation, and more with high quality marine grade 316 stainless steel! 🔐 https://t.co/Ij2WADiPbL pic.twitter.com/IHHSweu4va

— Blockstream (@Blockstream) November 17, 2018

In terms of its overall functionality, ‘Metal’ employs a user-interface that is quite simple and intuitive. As a result of this, it is able to easily organize a users tiles inside the package by “sliding them one by one to match their desired phrase”. If that wasn't enough, the device also comes bolstered with a unique tamper-proof design that is said to be highly resistant to any fire, water or electrical surge attacks.

More on the Matter

While more details continue to emerge in relation to the aforementioned product, Blockstream has told various media outlets that its latest product offering has been manufactured by Billfodl, a unique startup that deals primarily with the development of indestructible offline backup solutions including cold storage wallets. In terms of its design, Metal has been based on the open-source artistic vision of CryptoSteel.

It is a branded @billfodl_wallet

— Billfodl (@Billfodl_Wallet) November 17, 2018

Final Take

Blockstream’s latest release comes straight after the launch of its latest block explorer that is designed to help users monitor “real time data” for the Bitcoin (BTC) blockchain as well as its Liquid Network sidechain.