From 18c2c8dd9f57ea25b933e68e4b6871a794b2d603 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "David A. Harding" Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 21:59:51 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Add Warning About Handling Private Keys To Transaction Examples --- _includes/example_transactions.md | 7 +++++++ _includes/references.md | 1 + 2 files changed, 8 insertions(+) diff --git a/_includes/example_transactions.md b/_includes/example_transactions.md index 62cc69e0..a2d38c0f 100644 --- a/_includes/example_transactions.md +++ b/_includes/example_transactions.md @@ -486,6 +486,13 @@ Use the `dumpprivkey` RPC to get the private keys corresponding to the public keys used in the two UTXOs out inputs we will be spending. We need the private keys so we can sign each of the inputs separately. +**Warning:** Users should never manually manage private keys on mainnet. +As dangerous as raw transactions are (see warnings above), making a +mistake with a private key can be much worse---as in the case of a HD +wallet [cross-generational key compromise][devguide hardened keys]. +These examples are to help you learn, not for you to emulate on +mainnet. + {% highlight bash %} > bitcoin-cli -regtest getnewaddress n4puhBEeEWD2VvjdRC9kQuX2abKxSCMNqN diff --git a/_includes/references.md b/_includes/references.md index db42342f..c0d82ce7 100644 --- a/_includes/references.md +++ b/_includes/references.md @@ -180,6 +180,7 @@ [devex payment protocol]: /en/developer-examples#payment-protocol [devguide]: /en/developer-guide [devguide avoiding key reuse]: /en/developer-guide#avoiding-key-reuse +[devguide hardened keys]: /en/developer-guide#hardened-keys [devguide payment processing]: /en/developer-guide#payment-processing [devguide wallets]: /en/developer-guide#wallets [devref wallets]: /en/developer-reference#wallets