BTC SLOPES / Security
Understanding security, self-custody and the responsibilities of holding your own keys.
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Gap limits, account discovery and historical scan settings determine where a restored wallet looks. A careful search can explain an unexpected zero balance without exposing recovery secrets.
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An October 17 documentation follow-up sharpens the limits of a new signing interface: a clearer type still needs the correct script data.
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A watchtower can respond to a revoked channel state, but coverage, update acknowledgments and on-chain timing determine how useful that protection is.
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A recent BDK correction highlights the work between a correct chain update and a trustworthy wallet display.
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A practical guide to reading reserve claims, checking customer-balance inclusion, and understanding why verified coins do not establish whole-business solvency.
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September’s technical debates show why quantum resistance depends on usable migration paths, resource costs and evidence beyond isolated benchmarks.
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Recent code changes reduce clues about a transaction’s originating node, while developers clarify the feature’s experimental limits.
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A seed preserves keys, while channel recovery depends on additional state and software-specific safeguards. Understanding the backup method helps avoid turning data loss into lost funds.
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A light wallet can check which blocks matter without sending a server its address list. The remaining privacy and verification limits still deserve attention.
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A valid signature can connect a message to an address. Here is how to check the format, bind the right address and avoid turning a narrow proof into a claim about identity or ownership.
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New ARM packages highlight a practical question for node operators: how do you verify what you’re actually running?
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Seed backups preserve signing keys. Wallet descriptors preserve how those keys form a wallet, while revealing information that deserves careful protection.