Is a second metal backup in the same house enough?

Two copies in one building reduce the risk of losing one copy but not shared risks such as fire, flooding, burglary or a household move.

The answer

Two copies in one building reduce the risk of losing one copy but not shared risks such as fire, flooding, burglary or a household move.

What to do next

Use separate secure locations and a recovery procedure that a trusted heir can understand. Do not sacrifice secrecy by leaving an unprotected phrase in multiple accessible places.

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Would a second device eliminate the need for seed backups?

No. Two devices can share one failure point if both rely on a single lost backup or passphrase.

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