Thanks @adsactly.
@xeroc and @streemian - do we need to give our Active Key? I understood that it grants power to move money around from our accounts, surely only the Posting Key should be required? I'm not confident given what I'm reading but I'm intrigued by the idea, just wanna make sure it's safe! #noobproblems
Im not sure about that exactly - but a lot of people use it with no failures, you can always reset your keys. Currently its the best service available.
Yeah I don't doubt that, just seems a little bit scary giving someone access to making transfers no?
edit. Facepalm. I need to open my eyes -
Active Private Key Requirements
Since new posting authorities can only be added to your account if the transaction is signed by the active key, it is required that you provide either the password or the active private key to your account. However, because this particular key has access to your funds, we have taken some pre-cautions to prevent your funds from leaving your account:
Open Source App: This app is open source and can be reviewed by clicking on the banner in the top right corner
Downloadable App: This app can be downloaded entirely an be run locally using the releases on github.
Key doesn't leave browser: This app is written in such a way that the private key/password doesn't leave your browser. The transaction to change your account is generated and signed in the browser. No further communication besides reading your account data and broadcasting the change is required
No Storage: This app does not store the password or the private key your provided on your computer or anywhere else.
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