Bitcoin Seed Backup with Veit the Fox
A heartwarming children's story about a young fox on an epic quest to restore a magical crystal. Hidden within its pages: every single one of the 2,048 BIP39 seed words — woven naturally into the story.
On your bookshelf, it looks like an ordinary children's book. For you, it's the foundation for a discreet, non-digital Bitcoin seed backup. No one looking at your bookshelf would ever suspect.
From the Story
"When the light fades, only the brave can bring it back. Follow Veit the Fox on an epic journey across forests, oceans, deserts, and cities as he searches for the pieces of a magical crystal that will restore balance to his world. Along the way, he discovers courage, friendship, and what it truly means to be brave..."
Why This Book?
Everything you need for a Book Cipher seed backup — hidden in plain sight.
Complete BIP39 Coverage
All 2,048 seed words appear in their exact dictionary form. Every possible seed phrase can be encoded.
Real Story, Real Book
19 chapters, ~18,000 words. A genuine adventure story that children (and adults) can actually enjoy reading.
Word Index Included
Download the complete alphabetical index showing exactly which page(s) each BIP39 word appears on. Available here.
Hidden in Plain Sight
Looks like an innocent children's book. No Bitcoin references anywhere in the text or on the cover — total plausible deniability.
Buy Privately
Available in physical bookstores across Europe. Walk in, pay cash, keep it off the digital record.
Security Tips
Keep multiple copies in different locations. Purchase two or more copies and store them separately — for example, one at home and one at a family member's house, or one at home and one in a bank safe deposit box. This protects against fire, flood, theft, or accidental damage. If one copy is lost, the other remains. Or team up with a Bitcoin friend: each of you keeps a copy at home and can lend the other their book in an emergency.
Store your encoded numbers separately from the book. Anyone who has both the book and your encoded numbers — and knows your coding logic — can access your seed phrase. Keep them apart. The numbers can be disguised in many creative ways: as a phone number, GPS coordinates, a date sequence, or any personal notation system only you understand.
This is one method among several — not a replacement for your other backups. Think of it as one additional layer with specific advantages in certain situations (discretion, low-tech, no digital footprint). Metal plate backups, hardware wallets, and other methods are complementary — not competitors. Choose the combination that best fits your situation.
Where to Buy
Available worldwide through Amazon and European bookstores.
European Retail & Online Bookstores
Available in European bookstores (physical retail) and the following online shops. ISBN: 978-3-8194-2633-9
Book Specifications
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | The Adventures of Veit the Fox |
| Author | Peter Riegler |
| Publisher | RATONGA academy |
| Format | Paperback |
| Pages | 104 |
| Chapters | 19 |
| Word Count | ~18,000 words |
| BIP39 Words | All 2,048 included |
| Language | English |
| Dimensions | 5 × 8 in / 127 × 203 mm (Amazon) 125 × 190 mm (European Retail) |
| ISBN (Amazon) | 979-8248013548 |
| ISBN (European Retail) | 978-3-8194-2633-9 |
| ASIN | B0GPFF7D93 |
Download the Word Index (PDF)
Already have the book? Download the complete BIP39 word index showing which page(s) each word appears on. This PDF makes encoding your seed phrase quick and easy.
This download is password-protected.
Username: veit
Password: the 1st word on page 55 of the book (without punctuation).
Direct link: bip39books.com/veit-the-fox/dl01/01_bip39_word_index.pdf
This ensures only book owners can access the index. Problems with access? Contact us at publish@ratonga.academy.
How to Use This Book
Creating a Book Cipher backup is straightforward. Here's the step-by-step process.
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Get the book
Purchase a physical copy from one of the Amazon marketplaces or European bookstores listed above.
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Download the word index
Use the password from the book (1st word on page 55) to unlock the PDF containing all page references.
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Encode your seed phrase
For each word in your seed phrase:
- Look up the word in the index PDF to find the page number(s)
- Go to that page in the book
- Find the line where the word appears
- Note the word's position within that line
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Store the numbers safely — in your own notation
Write down the positions in a format that works for you. Your imagination is the limit:
47-3-5 (page 47, line 3, word 5)
47/3/5
47#75 (page 47, word 75 overall)
p47.l3.w5
+43 664 47 35 ... (disguised as a phone number)
47.123456° N, 3.500000° E (as fake GPS coordinates)Store this notation separately from the book — anyone with both can decode your seed phrase.
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Test your backup
Practice decoding to ensure you can recover your seed phrase correctly before relying on this backup.
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Keep a second copy (optional but recommended)
Store another copy of the book in a different location for redundancy. Also consider keeping your encoded notes in multiple secure places.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if a word appears on multiple pages?
Many common words appear on several pages. You can choose any of the listed pages. The word index shows all occurrences.
Does the book edition matter?
Yes. Always use the same edition. Page numbers may differ between editions. We recommend keeping a backup copy of the exact same print to ensure long-term consistency.
Is this really secure?
A book cipher is only as secure as your operational security. The book alone reveals nothing. The page numbers alone reveal nothing. Only someone with both — plus knowledge of your coding logic — can decode your seed phrase. Keep them separate and you control the security.
Are the BIP39 words highlighted or marked in the text?
No. The words are used naturally within the story without any special highlighting or formatting. The book reads like an ordinary children's story. For easier reference, download the separate word index PDF from this page.
Does the book contain any references to Bitcoin or seed phrases?
No. The book contains no Bitcoin references anywhere. Words like "satoshi," "seed," or "phrase" do appear — because they're part of the BIP39 word list — but they are used naturally in the context of the story. Nothing in the book hints at its use as a cipher tool.
Can children actually read this book?
Absolutely. It's a genuine adventure story suitable for ages 6–12, with themes of courage, friendship, and perseverance. The BIP39 words are woven naturally into the narrative. The book works equally well as a children's read and as a cipher reference.
Is this book a backup for my seed phrase?
No — the book itself is not a backup. It is a tool that you use to create a backup in your own notation. The book is a reference that allows you to encode and decode your seed phrase as a list of numbers. Your actual backup is the encoded numbers you write down and store separately.
Disclaimer
Not financial advice. The information provided on this website is for educational and informational purposes only. We do not provide investment, legal, or tax advice.
Use at your own risk. Using this book as a book cipher for storing cryptocurrency seed phrases or any other sensitive information is done entirely at your own risk. The author, publisher, and website operators assume no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage, or theft of funds or information resulting from the use or misuse of this book or the methods described.
Always ensure you have multiple secure backups and understand the risks involved in cryptocurrency storage. Consider consulting a security professional for high-value holdings.