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@ -827,8 +827,9 @@ A BIP0038 encryption scheme takes as input a bitcoin private key, usually encode
The most common use case for BIP0038 encrypted keys is for paper wallets that can be used to back up private keys on a piece of paper. As long as the user selects a strong passphrase, a paper wallet with BIP0038 encrypted private keys is incredibly secure and a great way to create offline bitcoin storage (also known as "cold storage"). The most common use case for BIP0038 encrypted keys is for paper wallets that can be used to back up private keys on a piece of paper. As long as the user selects a strong passphrase, a paper wallet with BIP0038 encrypted private keys is incredibly secure and a great way to create offline bitcoin storage (also known as "cold storage").
Test the encrypted keys in Table 4-10 using bitaddress.org to see how you can get the decrypted key by entering the passphrase. Test the encrypted keys in <<table_4-10>> using bitaddress.org to see how you can get the decrypted key by entering the passphrase.
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.Example of BIP0038 encrypted private key .Example of BIP0038 encrypted private key
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| Private Key (WIF) | 5J3mBbAH58CpQ3Y5RNJpUKPE62SQ5tfcvU2JpbnkeyhfsYB1Jcn | Private Key (WIF) | 5J3mBbAH58CpQ3Y5RNJpUKPE62SQ5tfcvU2JpbnkeyhfsYB1Jcn