Crypto Academy Season 4 Beginners' course - Homework Post for Task 9: [Blockchain Wallet-Types, Uses, Installation, etc.] by @warrior02
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(1) How do you store/secure your keys? What are the different forms of Private Key(Examples/Screenshot)? Download & Install TronLink Wallet(Android/iOS/Extension)? How do you store the key(Hint- write it down on a notepad, demonstrate it with examples)? Which form of the key are you comfortable with to handle your TronLink Wallet? Include Screenshots & hide/blur the sensitive information.
How do you store/secure your keys?
It is truly nice to store or save blockchain wallet keys in a secured place. A good way to do this is to put it down on a paper and replicate it and save it somewhere secured.
Furthermore, it is a good idea to hide or separate this key within more than 1 separate piece associated with paper. It ought to be noted it is not a great practice storing our secrets our email.
Furthermore, in the situation of keystore document (JSON file), the private keys functions with a security password, one must pay attention to his password and not disclose it to 3rd party.
What are the different forms of Private Key(Examples/Screenshot)?
Private key are in three forms.
- Private key
- Mnemonic key
- Keystore file
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Private key
It is a confidential key that demands the blending of string, numbers and letters. It is derived soon after a individual create a blockchain wallet account. This particular key helps an individual to secure their fund in his or her wallet. Its not a readable key.
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Mnemonic key
Also this is known as seed. Just like Private key, mnemonic is also a secret key that is of help to the wallet user in securing his/her fund. This specific key contain a series of phrases. Mnemonic key is readable. Also used to unlocking wallet, creating and restoring of wallet address.
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Keystore file
The very last form is keystore file (JSON File). It is a unique key that is unable to work alone with out the help regarding user's password. Of which is why it truly is called a file. It forms a key when blended with pass word. With the aid of keystore file and also a password, a user can restore his / her wallet.
Download & Install TronLink Wallet(Android/iOS/Extension)?
Step 1
Download Tron Link app from the Google play store. Search and click on install.
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Step 2
Pick create account and also scroll down to accept the user agreement by clicking it.
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Step 3
Set your name and click on next step
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Step 4
Set your preferred password. Following the password criteria. When done click on next step and again confirm your password.
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Step 5
Backing up your mnemonic phrases, click on the back up now when ready, pay attention.
Step 6
Your mnemonic phrases will be shown .copy it out and endeavor to keep it save. By clicking I have saved it securely.
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Step 7
Your wallet was successfully created
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How do you store the key(Hint- write it down on a notepad, demonstrate it with examples)?
Throughout registration, I did not make screenshot of it. Therefore, I copied the Mnemonic phrases on a piece of papers and am kept it in a secured place. Below is the secreenshot showing this.
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Which form of the key are you comfortable with to handle your TronLink Wallet? Include Screenshots & hide/blur the sensitive information.
I will be comfortable with the Mnemonic key. Since said earlier, mnemonic key is straightforward to understand.
Here is the screenshot of my mnemonic key.
The Mnemonic key contains 12 phrases.
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conclusion
Through the lecture, I have got to learn the value regarding blockchain wallet, diverse types and its uses. Also, I efficiently created Tronlink wallet from the home work task.
Cc:
Professor @sapwood