Counting coin entries before you book
A practical method for estimating ledger lines across multiple offline wallets so your archive session quote matches the room.
Undercounting entries is the most common reason archive sessions extend. The quote assumes a line count; the session discovers more lines.
Entry definition
One coin type in one wallet equals one entry. Bitcoin in “Vault A” and Bitcoin in “Vault B” are two entries. Ethereum and Ethereum on the same wallet are still one entry per wallet if consolidated — but staked or wrapped variants often count separately when you track them distinctly.
Counting method
- List each hardware or paper wallet you intend to document
- For each wallet, list every coin you actively track (ignore dust unless you catalog it)
- Add migration notes: coins you plan to move before the session still count if they remain in the wallet on session day
- Sum the lines
Example
| Wallet label | Coins tracked | Entries |
|---|---|---|
| Vault A | BTC, ETH | 2 |
| Vault B | BTC, SOL, ADA | 3 |
| Travel | ETH | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
A six-entry reserve fits comfortably in a Recovery Preparation Brief review. Forty entries approach Private Reserve Archive capacity.
Send the count early
Include your estimated entry count in contact inquiries. We confirm scope before collecting deposit. Surprises mid-session are manageable — surprise fees are not our practice when you communicate openly at intake.