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BIP-138 proposes encrypting Bitcoin wallet configs for cloud backups

  • —BIP-138 proposes encrypting wallet configuration for cloud backups
  • —An exposed public key could compromise the backup
  • —The proposal is under discussion among Bitcoin developers
Why it matters: If adopted, BIP-138 could let users store wallet backups in the cloud more safely, reducing the risk of losing access to funds.
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Source: CriptoNoticias
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