Ethereum: a decentralized cryptocurrency with a secure touch

As a Bitcoin Core -Qt user, you already know the safety features that accompany it. However, an aspect that may not be immediately apparent is the possibility of encrypting your wallet data. In this article, we will explore how to take advantage of the decentralized nature of Ethereum and secure your Bitcoin -Qt kernel wallet.

Why encrypt your wallet?

Before diving into the implementation, let’s quickly discuss the reasons why the encryption of your Bitcoin Core -Qt portfolio is a good idea. Since you use a private key derived from your seed phrase, unacline storage on a computer may present risks:

• Private key compromise : If your computer is compromised or hacked, someone could access and steal your private keys.

• Wallet flight : Your Bitcoin Core -QT portfolio can be stolen, allowing unauthorized parties to spend funds without your consent.

Use of electrum for encryption

A popular solution to encrypt your Bitcoin Core -Qt wallet data is to use the electrum portfolio. Electrum provides a secure and easy -to -use interface to manage your private key and transactions.

Here’s how you can install and configure electrum on your Linux system:

• Download the electrum : Visit the official electrum website ([www electrum.org] (http: // www electrum.org)) and download the latest version of Linux.

• Install Electrum : Run the installation script using the SUDO APT-GET INSTEL ELECTRUM 'command (if you use Ubuntu-based systems).

• Create a new portfolio : launch electrum, click on "File"> "New portfolio" and follow the prompts to create a new private key.

Once you have created your electrum wallet, you will need to add it as a alias in your Bitcoin Core -Qt configuration file. Here's how:

• Modify the Bitcoin Core -Qt configuration file: Open~ / .BitcoinCore / Config ‘(or $ Home / .BitcoinCore / Configon certain systems).

• Add the electrum portfolio : Add the next line at the end of the file:

'

[wallet]

Alias ​​= / path / to / electrum / wallet

'

Replace / Path / To / Electrum / Walletby the real path to your electrum wallet directory.

encrypting your private key

To encrypt your private key, you will need to use a secure method. An option is to store it in a separate encrypted file using a tool like OpenSSL.

• Generate a pair of RSA keys : RunOpenSSL Genrsa –out / Path / To / Private / Key 2048(Replace ' / Path / To / Private / Key by the desired location).

• Add your private key to the electrum : Make sure that the electrum is configured and being executed as before.

• Crypt your private key : Use OpenSSL to encrypt your private key using a secret sentence:

`'

OpenSSL RSA -In / Path / To / Private / Key --ou / Path / To / Encrypted -Private -Key

'

Replace / path / towards / private / Keyby the real path to your private key, and ' / path / to / / Crypt-Private-Key by the desired location.

Best practices

To ensure the safety of your Bitcoin Core -Qt portfolio:

• Use a secure password

  : When creating an electrum portfolio or encryption of your private key, use a strong and unique password.

• Keep your separate electrum portfolio

  : Store your electrum portfolio in a secure location, far from your Bitcoin Core -Qt configuration file.

• Save your data regularly : Keep backups for your Bitcoin Core -Qt portfolio and associated files to avoid data loss.

By following these steps and best practices, you can take advantage of the decentralized nature of Ethereum to secure your Bitcoin Core -Qt portfolio and take advantage of a more secure digital asset storage experience.