hierarchical deterministic keys [English]


InterPARES Definition

No definition in earlier IP projects. ITrust definition not yet developed.

Other Definitions

  • Seibold et al. 2016 (†821 p.18): A deterministic wallet is a system of deriving keys from a single starting point known as a seed. The seed allows a user to easily backup and restore a wallet without needing any other information and can, in some cases, allow the creation of public addresses without the knowledge of the private key