Subnostr

Before seeds you did have to backup your .dat file with all your private/public key pairs.

Then Im even more confused! I rather have the file I think! 🤔

How would they spend their BTC though? They would need to import it into a wallet? Kinda glad I came later, much less confusing now. 🤙

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joe 1y ago

Yeah you have to load the file into your bitcoin core and rescan the blockchain for funds. The file was literally a list of all your private keys. More info here: https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Wallet

516add19... 1y ago

Do you know if Bitcoin Core still does it this way? Wondering if this method has any pros over seeds.

joe 1y ago

Yes, it's still very similar. I prefer seeds, much easier to backup.