Cryptotag Zeus vs Cryptosteel Capsule Solo
Key differences
- Cryptotag Zeus uses manual punching, which is permanent and requires a hammer, while the Capsule uses tiles that can be removed and rearranged without tools.
- The Capsule supports a wider range of backup types (BIP39, SLIP39, Monero, WIF, ASCII), while Zeus only supports BIP39 seed phrases.
- Cryptotag Zeus is titanium and rated to 1667°C, while the Capsule is stainless steel and rated to 1400°C—but the Capsule is more affordable at $99 vs $129.
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Price
$129 USD
$99 USD
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
113x68x6 mm
255x185x25 mm
Weight
210g
515g
Materials
Aerospace grade Titanium
The Capsule shell is AISI 303 stainless steel. The core, separators, fasteners and character tiles made of AISI 304 stainless steel.
Box Includes
- Cryptotag Zeus (2 Aerospace grade Titanium plates)
- BIP39 conversion sheet
- center punch pen
- Cryptosteel Capsule container
- 1 Tile set (>800 tiles)
- 25 separators
- 4 fasteners
- Packaging for storage
- Instructions
- Cryptosteel privacy guide
Usage
Entry Method
Manual punching
Steel character tiles
Error Handling
Permanent → once punched, errors are irreversible
Temporary → simply remove the tile and fix it
Tools Required
Requires hammer & pre-marking pen (not included)
None
Reusability
Single-use → punched letters are permanent
Reusable → tiles can be removed and replaced
Durability
Fire Resistance
Up to 1667 °C (3050 °F)
Up to 1400 °C (2500 °F)
Water & Corrosion Resistance
Water, chlorine, acid, & corrosion resistant
Shockproof. Waterproof. Stainless.
Real World Proofs
★★★★★
Kevin M. (Jan 2022)
'The quality of the product itself was outstanding, came with an entire set of characters to use for any kind of password/s you may want to protect. There was even a poster explaining different levels of information security/protection methods. Overall a worthwhile buy if you have enough value you need to protect.'
Compatibility
Backup Types
Only supports BIP39 seed phrases
- BIP39 (12-word or abbreviated 24-word recovery seeds)
- Shamir Backup SLIP39 (abrv. 20-word recovery seeds)
- BIP32 roots
- WIF private keys
- Monero mnemonic seeds (abrv. 25-word recovery seeds)
Seed Compatibility
BIP39 (12, 18, 24-word phrases)
- BIP39 (12, 18, 24-word phrases)
- Shamir Backup SLIP39 (20-word phrases)
- BIP32 root keys
- WIF private keys
- Monero mnemonic seeds (25-word phrases)
- Hexadecimal strings up to 123 characters
- ASCII strings up to 55 characters
Wallet Compatibility
Trezor Safe 3, Safe 5, Model T, Model One
Works with all wallets
Security Features
Tamper Evidence
DIY fireproof barrier seal, capsule identification possible
Company Details
Manufacturer
Cryptotag
Cryptosteel
Founded
2017
2013
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