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Keys

Keys are the core of PWA One. They are used to generate your digital identity, sign your posts, and encrypt your messages.

1. Root Secret Key​

RSK (Root Secret Key) is the start point of your PWA One journey.

  • Like a Bitcoin wallet has a secret key, PWA One has RSK to for generating everything else.

  • RSK is a Secret Key, that's say, it will never leave your phone. It will not be in the keychain, it will not in a remote server. And it's your responsibility to keep it safe.

A good practice is to use a generator to create some RSKs, print it out and keep them in a locked drawer.

2. Path​

Path is list of keywords indicating the using scenario.

Ex: ["personal", "blog"] means this key is used for personal blog.

3. Avatar Secret Key​

Avatar Secret key is the key to generate your digital identity. It's a Secret Key.

  • It's generated from RSK and path.
  • It will be used to generate your digital identity information.
  • It will be used to sign your posts.
  • It comes with a Public Key.

4. Avatar Public Key​

Avatar Public key is the key to generate your digital identity. It's a Public Key.

  • It's generated from Avatar Secret key.
  • It will be used to verify your signatures.
  • It can be shared and stored in PWA One Publics.