Guide to Rebirth from the Catastrophe of Zero-Day Attacks: How Taiwanese People Can Prepare a Hybrid Virtual-Physical Emergency Kit

Most Taiwanese families' emergency kits mainly consist of drinking water, dry food, power sources, medical supplies, and warming items, while methods to protect personal property have not yet received widespread attention. In recent years, with the rise of geopolitical conflicts, financial turmoil, and inflation risks, the design of emergency kits should not be limited to supplies like water, dry food, and medical items. More and more cybersecurity and financial experts are calling for early proper management of personal assets to be included in emergency thinking. Below is a unique mixed reality emergency kit designed for the people of Taiwan, compiled and organized by the author through various sources and personal suggestions, to help the people of Taiwan survive and thrive in the face of disaster. In this high-risk area of Taiwan, a mixed reality emergency kit that combines essential living supplies, gold, and Bitcoin can provide protection for individuals and families. If you like this article, you can bookmark it and review it regularly.

Suggested contents for a hybrid emergency kit (living supplies + asset management allocation)

Essential supplies: water, dry food, medicine, first aid kit, lighting source, warm clothing, raincoat, personal hygiene products

Important identification documents: birth certificate, passport, ID card, health insurance card, waterproof document bag

Gold Assets: Gold Bars or Coins (Attached with Legal Declaration Documents)

Cryptocurrency: Prepare hardware cold wallets and Web 3 wallets, and make several copies of the mnemonic phrases; purchase Bitcoin or stablecoins to prepare for activating financial prepaid cards or credit cards as a backup.

Emergency Document Folder: Write down emergency contact phone numbers and email addresses, contact phone numbers for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' overseas units, account passwords, mnemonic phrases, trading platform login account names, and other information.

Regularly maintain the contents of the emergency kit and stay updated with the latest news.

Regular checks: Open the package for inspection once a month, replenish the contents, conduct digital asset operation drills, confirm the latest gold prices, verify that the account and password can log into the exchange, and check the validity period of the credit card and the mnemonic phrase.

Establish family consensus: Familiarize your spouse or family with the mnemonic phrase, the use of cryptocurrency credit cards, the legal transportation process of gold, and the regulations of various countries.

Stay updated on news and regulations from various countries: Continuously track policy changes in customs, foreign exchange, and cryptocurrency regulations.

Why include gold, Bitcoin, and stablecoins in a virtual and physical refuge package?

Gold has traditionally been regarded as a stable asset for hedging against inflation and for safe haven, with central banks and governments around the world holding large reserves. For the people of Taiwan, the advantages of gold lie in its physical portability and stable value. Gold bars or coins can be carried easily, providing high liquidity. The regulations regarding gold are clear, and as long as the declaration procedures comply with the regulations, there are no barriers to carrying it in and out of the country.

Bitcoin and stablecoins (such as USDT and USDC) can store assets on the blockchain during a crisis in the Taiwan Strait. Even if a war breaks out or the financial system collapses, Bitcoin and stablecoins can still quickly transfer assets across borders through on-chain transactions, with full transparency and verifiability. On-chain accounts can also be made public for various banks to conduct audits.

Steps to Prepare a Hybrid Asset Refuge Package

Gold Preparation Guide

Small unit carrying: choose 1–10 grams of gold bars/coins for easy exchange and batch use.

Safe storage: Use waterproof lock bags, small safes, or entrust to a trusted person.

Familiarize yourself with the buying and selling process: Understand the gold acquisition mechanism of compliant dealers and banks in Taiwan and the destination.

Bitcoin Preparation Guide

Store digital assets using hardware cold wallets: Use cold wallets like Ledger, Trezor, etc., and it is recommended to back up the mnemonic phrases using both paper and metal plates.

Diversify asset allocation by using several wallets: for example, the main wallet stores Bitcoin, while the secondary wallet uses stablecoins like USDT and USDC for short-term payments. You can also convert some digital assets into stablecoins and keep them on the exchange.

Apply for a crypto payment card: You can apply for a crypto payment credit card to make purchases with stablecoins.

Suggested asset diversification ratio and storage methods.

20% of gold (1–5g × 2-3 pieces); Storage: safe + locks and fingerprint recognition + declaration certificate

20% of Bitcoin and stablecoins; Storage: backup several independent hardware cold wallets + paper seed phrases; keep emergency contact numbers, simple tutorials, backup manuals, wallets, and seed phrases safe.

20% of stablecoins (USDT, USDC); custody: stored in a financial credit card or an exchange.

20% cryptocurrency payment card for storing stablecoins; Storage: Place in a card protective sleeve to prevent electromagnetic damage during customs.

20% of USD: USD is universally accepted around the world and can be used for some reserves; storage: safe + digital password lock and fingerprint recognition.

Other notes: The amount of gold carried for declaration in Taiwan.

According to the regulations of the Ministry of Finance of Taiwan, if the total value of gold carried exceeds USD 20,( (approximately NT$ 620,000), it needs to be declared. The steps are as follows:

1. Apply for an import and export license from the Ministry of Economic Affairs, International Trade Bureau.

2. Fill out the declaration form and submit your documents when entering or exiting the country.

3. Customs inspection, stamping, and release, no additional taxes required.

Failure to declare or false declaration will result in the confiscation of gold or fines.

The design of a refuge package should not only focus on material backup but also extend to the preservation and circulation of assets. Gold provides physical storage security, while Bitcoin and stablecoins offer flexibility and cross-border resistance to censorship. Through reasonable allocation, legal declaration, and family joint drills, this type of mixed virtual and physical refuge package can prepare for natural disasters and man-made calamities.

The accompanying illustration is Wilson, who is a volleyball and also Tom Hanks' only friend and spiritual support on the deserted island in the movie "Cast Away." Lastly, the author reminds everyone not to engage in scams and bad deeds; when facing great difficulties, only then will you receive help from friends and family. If you do too many bad things, it won't matter what you prepare because no one will help you.

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