Export Private Keys
Clique Wallet provides a secure export functionality that allows users to export their private keys, ensuring users maintain full control and ownership of their assets.
Export Process
The export process uses a two-step verification mechanism:
Initiate Export: Request to start the export process, which generates verification information
Complete Export: Provide the verification information to complete the export and receive the private keys
This two-step process ensures that only authenticated users can export their keys and prevents unauthorized access.
After Export
Once a user exports their private keys:
The account is marked as exported
By default, Clique Wallet will no longer sign transactions for exported accounts
Users can still view their account information
This is the default security measure to prevent unauthorized use after export
Re-enabling Signing After Export:
If necessary, signing can be enabled even after exporting private keys. However, it's important to note that in this case, the private keys are not as secure as before. Since the private keys have already been exported and are outside the TEE, Clique Wallet cannot ensure the same strict security guarantees as when keys remain exclusively within the TEE. Users should carefully consider the security implications before re-enabling signing for exported accounts.
Export Use Cases
Migration: Move wallets to another service or self-custody solution
Backup: Create a backup of private keys for disaster recovery
Self-Custody: Transition to full self-custody while maintaining access to exported keys
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