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Moreover, the software underpinning Superbacked is open source, verifiable on platforms like GitHub. This transparency allows technically inclined users to audit the code, ensuring there are no backdoors or vulnerabilities.
Practical Considerations and Limitations
While the method significantly improves security, it does come with trade-offs:
Increased complexity and effort: Setting up encrypted QR codes, printing, and securely dispersing them requires technical knowledge and diligence.
Risk of loss: Losing all QR codes or passphrases makes recovery impossible. The system relies on the redundancy of copies stored across multiple locations.