Protecting your crypto assets can sometimes feel complicated.
Cold wallets, seed phrases, air-gapped security... What do they all really mean?
Don’t worry — let’s break it down in a simple way.
When you use the ELLIPAL X Card, the goal is to keep your private key 100% offline, away from hackers and internet risks.
And that's where the X Card Starter comes in — it helps you set up and recover your X Card without ever going online.
But remember: The Starter is just part of the system.
The real hero here is the X Card itself, where your private key gets stored safely inside a secure chip after it's generated offline.Let’s go through it step by step.
What is the X Card Starter
Think of it like a “setup assistant” for your X Card.
It creates your private key offline.It backs up your recovery phrase offline.
It recovers your wallet offline if you ever lose your card.
That's it.
It doesn’t send or receive crypto.
It doesn't connect to the internet. It’s not something you carry around daily.
You only use the Starter when you first set up your card, or when you need to recover a lost card.
Why Do You Need It?
Most card-style wallets today (like Tangem) rely on mobile apps to create or recover wallets.
But mobile phones are always connected to the internet — meaning there's always a small risk your private key or seed phrase could leak.
With the X Card Starter, everything stays offline.
This means:
No internet exposure.
No cloud storage.
No one — not even ELLIPAL — can see your private key.
You, and only you, control your crypto.
How Does It Work?
Here’s the simple flow:
Create Wallet (First Setup)
Turn on the Starter device.
Insert your new X Card.
Pick a PIN code and how many words you want for your recovery phrase (12, 18, or 24)
The Starter creates your private key offline and saves it securely into your X Card's chip.
You write down your recovery phrase on paper (never on your phone!).
Done. Your card is ready to use.
Recover Wallet (If You Lose Your Card)
Turn on the Starter.
Insert a new blank X Card.Enter your backup recovery phrase.
The Starter rebuilds your private key offline and saves it into the new card.
Done. You’ve got access to your assets again.
Quick Summary
The X Card is your portable, secure crypto wallet.
The X Card Starter is the offline tool that makes sure your wallet is set up and recoverable safely.
Both work together to keep your private key 100% offline — meaning no hackers, no leaks, and full self-custody.
In Short:
You get the convenience of a card + the security of true offline protection.
No heavy devices, no internet risks — just peace of mind.