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=== Backups === added
We can make paper wallets from our exported private keys. A good way to achieve this can be to have a copy of our wallet.dat and linux wallet binaries on a USB stick, move the wallet.dat to the ~/.raven location and dump our keys from withing the non-networked LiveCD Linux.
Once the paper wallet generator is open copy and paste the private key in, check that it generates the corresponding public key, if not try and copy and paste our public key as well.
=== Backups ===
Have at least two copies(backups) of wallet.dat in two different locations, use dedicated USB sticks, that are marked clearly.
Do not use these USB stick for anything else, and keep them safe.
Use different USB sticks for Hot wallet and Cold wallet backups. Especially cold wallet backup should not be plugged into a networked computer.
Some prefer to encrypt the disks or folder, this can be advantageous if you do not have a trusted place to store your USB sticks. Just keep the passphrase to the same standards as the USB sticks, minimum two copies in two different locations.
Consider how relatives and or our children can get access in the future should the worst thing happen.
== Private keys ==
