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BlockchainBaronGuard BlockchainBaronGuard Sun Dec 15 2024 | 6 answers 848

Is knowing someone's private key equivalent to owning their Bitcoin?

I'm wondering if having access to someone's private key in the context of Bitcoin means that I essentially own their Bitcoin. Is possession of the private key tantamount to ownership of the associated Bitcoin?

Is knowing someone's private key equivalent to owning their Bitcoin?
ShintoMystical ShintoMystical Sun Dec 15 2024 | 6 answers 1273

Who keeps the private key?

I'm curious about the management and storage of private keys. Specifically, I want to know who is responsible for keeping the private key secure in a cryptographic system.

Who keeps the private key?
Margherita Margherita Sun Dec 15 2024 | 7 answers 2161

How do I authenticate a private key?

I have a private key and I need to authenticate it. I'm not sure how to verify the authenticity of the private key. Can someone guide me through the process of authenticating a private key?

How do I authenticate a private key?
LightningStrike LightningStrike Sun Dec 15 2024 | 7 answers 1806

What is the algorithm for Bitcoin private key?

I'm interested in understanding the algorithm behind Bitcoin's private key. Could someone explain or provide details about how it works?

What is the algorithm for Bitcoin private key?
CryptoWanderer CryptoWanderer Sun Dec 15 2024 | 7 answers 1879

Can you access a wallet with a private key?

I have a wallet and I know the private key. I want to know if it's possible to access my wallet using this private key, and how can I do it safely.

Can you access a wallet with a private key?

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