Cryptocurrency Wallet Recovery & Inheritance
Don't let your crypto be lost forever. Securely share your recovery phrases with trusted family members through an automated dead man's switch.
Protect Your Crypto NowThe Crypto Inheritance Problem
Billions of dollars in cryptocurrency are permanently lost each year because only one person knew the recovery phrase. Unlike traditional banking, there's no "reset password" button and no customer service to call.
What You Can Protect
12-word, 18-word, or 24-word BIP39 mnemonic phrases for any cryptocurrency wallet
Ledger, Trezor, or other hardware wallet PINs and recovery information
Coinbase, Binance, Kraken login credentials and 2FA backup codes
Direct private keys for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other blockchain assets
File locations for software wallets, paper wallet storage locations
Step-by-step guides for your family to recover and secure the assets
Real Stories of Lost Crypto
The $220 Million Hard Drive
What Happened: James Howells threw away a hard drive containing 7,500 Bitcoin in 2013. The drive is in a landfill in Wales, and authorities won't let him excavate it.
Value Today: Over $220 million at current prices, permanently inaccessible.
The Lesson: Even if the hardware exists, without the recovery method your crypto is gone.
Stefan Thomas: 2 Tries Left
The Situation: German programmer has 7,002 Bitcoin ($240M+) on an encrypted drive. He forgot the password and has only 2 attempts remaining before the drive locks forever.
Why It Matters: Even being the owner doesn't help without the right credentials.
The QuadrigaCX Disaster
What Happened: When founder Gerald Cotten died suddenly, $190 million in customer crypto became inaccessible. He was the only person with the private keys.
The Impact: Thousands of customers lost their investments permanently.
How Last Ping Prevents This: Automatic delivery to designated recipients ensures crypto isn't lost with one person.
How Last Ping Protects Your Crypto
Encrypt Your Recovery Phrases
Store your seed phrases, private keys, and access instructions with AES-256-GCM encryption. We cannot read them even if we wanted to.
Choose Trusted Recipients
Select family members, trusted friends, or business partners who should receive access. You can have different recipients for different wallets.
Set Your Check-In Schedule
Most crypto holders choose weekly or monthly health checks with 3-7 day response windows.
Stay Active
Click the confirmation link when we check in. If you don't respond after 2 reminders, your recovery information is delivered automatically.
Security Best Practices
Don't text, email, or write down your seed phrases unencrypted. Always use Last Ping's AES-256-GCM encryption.
Consider splitting your seed phrase across multiple secrets with different recipients for added security.
Your family might not understand crypto. Include step-by-step recovery instructions and wallet software links.
Update your secrets when you move funds to new wallets or change your security setup.
Use our free test secret feature to verify the delivery system works before storing real recovery phrases.
Select people who understand crypto or who you trust to work with a crypto-savvy advisor.
Example: Complete Bitcoin Recovery Setup
Scenario: You have 2 BTC in a hardware wallet and accounts on Coinbase
Secret 1: Hardware Wallet Recovery
Title: Bitcoin Ledger Wallet Recovery
Content:
Ledger Nano X Hardware Wallet
Recovery Phrase (24 words):
1. abandon 2. ability 3. able ... [your actual words]
PIN: [your PIN]
Physical Location: Safe deposit box at [Bank Name]
To Recover:
1. Download Ledger Live from ledger.com
2. Get a new Ledger device or use recovery mode
3. Enter the 24-word recovery phrase
4. Bitcoin will appear in your wallet
5. IMMEDIATELY move to a new wallet and generate new recovery phrase
Recipients: Spouse, Sister
Secret 2: Exchange Account
Title: Coinbase Account Access
Content:
Coinbase Account
Email: [email protected]
Password: [your password]
2FA Backup Codes: [list codes]
Contains approximately 0.5 BTC and $5,000 USD
To Access:
1. Go to coinbase.com
2. Log in with email and password
3. Use 2FA backup code for verification
4. Consider consulting tax advisor before selling/withdrawing
Recipients: Spouse, Trusted Friend
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to store seed phrases in Last Ping?
Yes. All secrets are encrypted with AES-256-GCM (military-grade encryption) before storage. We cannot read your seed phrases. Only your designated recipients receive the decrypted information.
What if Last Ping gets hacked?
Even in a breach, attackers would only get encrypted data. Without the encryption keys (which are separate), your seed phrases remain protected. This is the same security used by government agencies.
Should I use different secrets for different wallets?
Yes! Create separate secrets for each wallet or exchange. This allows you to update them independently and assign different recipients if needed.
What check-in interval should I use for crypto?
Most crypto holders use weekly or bi-weekly checks with a 3-7 day response window. This ensures timely delivery while giving you flexibility.
Can I split my seed phrase across multiple secrets?
Yes! For extra security, you can split your 24-word seed phrase and send different parts to different recipients. They would need to combine them to access your wallet.
What about multi-sig wallets?
For multi-signature wallets, store each signing key in a separate secret with appropriate recipients. Include instructions on how many signatures are needed.
Should I tell my family about this?
Absolutely! Let them know you've set up crypto recovery. They don't need to know the details, but they should know to expect an email with important crypto information if something happens.
Don't Let Your Crypto Be Lost Forever
Set up automated cryptocurrency recovery in minutes. Your family will thank you.
Try free with 1 test secret + 1 permanent secret • Test the system before storing real phrases