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Combining git-annex with [Shamir secret sharing](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shamir%27s_Secret_Sharing) Combining git-annex with [Shamir secret sharing](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shamir%27s_Secret_Sharing)
is an useful way to securely back up highly sensitive files, is an useful way to securely back up highly sensitive files,
such as a gpg key. such as a gpg key or bitcoin wallet.
Shamir secret sharing creates N shares of a file, of which any M can be Shamir secret sharing creates N shares of a file, of which any M can be
used to reconstitute the original file. Anyone who has less than M shares used to reconstitute the original file. Anyone who has less than M shares