Achievement 2 @mellorando Task: Basic Security on Steem

in Newcomers' Community7 months ago

A literal key made of metal or steel is used for opening a door in order to access something, also a literal key can be used for opening a box or a box-like related object in order to have access to confidential items which could be in the form of documents, money, jewelries, or an undisclosable written agreements. The usage of a key to access a particular thing is basically to provide security to the owner of the item, which stipulates the fact that only him or her has the authority and the physical access to the item under protection, as long as he or she holds the key at all times. The steemit platform possesses various forms of keys designated to each users or members of this wonderful community, allowing them to protect and secure their account Info's and not allowing important or confidential information to fall in the hands of a third party or unauthorized users. Every user or member is expected to have full knowledge as well as understanding of each keys to his or her account on the steemit platform. Furthermore, the purpose of this post is to prove to the administrators of the steemit platform that I being a member of this wonderful community, personally have full knowledge of the various keys to my account as well as their purposes and functions. First and foremost, the master key is the most important key, meant to never be shared with any unauthorized third party. The master key is therefore important, because with it, I can access other keys like my:

  • Posting Key
  • Active Key
  • Owner Key
  • Memo Key

I am fully aware that all the other keys, including the Owner Key, are generated using my Master Password. When i am undergoing account recovery, that is the only time i should actually use my master password; otherwise, i should be retrieving it from your secure storage. Below is an explanation of the purpose and function of the various steemit keys;

POSTING KEY: This feature enables accounts to follow or mute other accounts, as well as to post, edit, vote, and resteem. The majority of users ought to be using the posting key to log into Steemit each day. A limited posting key exists to limit the damage that a compromised account key could cause because the more you use your password or key, the more likely it is that it will be compromised.

ACTIVE KEY: The active key is used for more delicate operations like money transfers, transaction power-ups and downs, Steem Dollar conversions, witness nomination voting, avatar and profile updates, and market orders.

MEMO KEY: When transferring money, this key is used to both encrypt and decrypt memos. Put the pound/# symbol before a memo to encrypt it.

OWNER KEY: The owner key should only be used when absolutely required. Since it can alter any account key, including the owner key, it is the most potent key. It should ideally be kept offline and used exclusively to restore compromised accounts.

As required, I'll be answering the following review questions:

Question 1
Have you retrieve all your keys on steemit?

ANSWER: Yes! and I've stored them both online and offline so I won't lose them.

Question2
Do you know each of these key functions and restrictions?

ANSWER: Yes! as explained above, I have full knowledge of their functions.

Question 3
How do you plan to keep your master password?

ANSWER: Safe as possible, business the existence of my account depends on it.

Question 4
Do you know how to transfer your steem token to another steem user account?

ANSWER: Yes I do

Question 5
Do you know how to power up your STEEM?

ANSWER: Not really! but according to my mentor I will be taught in our follow up lessons.

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 7 months ago 

Hi dear @mellorando thanks for attempting this task. But you have to edit your post and state how you're keeping your master password safe.

Also, state the difference between the master password and the owner key.

Then lastly, show the steps by step on how to power up and transfer Steem to another wallet, mentioning the keys you'll be needing.

Tag me when you're done ✅

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