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Creating an HD Wallet from the Seed.

HD wallets, derived from a root seed, offer versatility and ease of management. Every key in the HD wallet is deterministically derived, allowing seamless backup and recovery. Let's dive into the creation process.
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Private Child Key Derivation.

HD wallets utilize Child Key Derivation to derive child keys from parent keys. A hash function, chain code, and index number play pivotal roles in this process. Understand how private child keys are securely derived.

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Satoshi Consult🔑 2y ago

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Extended keys serve as the root of a branch, allowing the derivation of entire subtrees. Whether extended private keys for complete branches or extended public keys for public key–only deployments, they play a key role in HD wallet functionality.