b9_1155what is secret sharing (SLIP-39)?
a way to split a wallet backup into several shares, where a set number of them restores it.
for example, any 2 of 3 shares, where one share alone reveals nothing. it is not the same as cutting a normal seed phrase in half, which is a known bad idea.
related words
- BIP39 the common standard that turns a random number into a seed phrase of 12 to 24 words.
- recovery test checking that your written backup really recreates the same wallet, without moving any coins.
- derivation path the route a wallet uses to find accounts and addresses from a seed phrase.
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