BitVault on Nostr: One of the most underappreciated aspects of Bitcoin wallet design is derivation ...
One of the most underappreciated aspects of Bitcoin wallet design is derivation structure.
Hardened vs non-hardened is not just about compatibility. It defines how information flows between keys. In systems where transactions are final, limiting information propagation is a core security principle.
This article is a good refresher:
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https://blog.bitvault.sv/hardened-vs-non-hardened-addresses/ 
Published at
2026-04-18 12:08:38 UTCEvent JSON
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