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apdu.go | ||
hub.go | ||
README.md | ||
securechannel.go | ||
wallet.go |
Using the smartcard wallet
Requirements
- A USB smartcard reader
- A keycard that supports the status app
Usage
- Start
geth
with theconsole
command - Check the card's URL by checking
personal.listWallets
:
listWallets: [{
status: "Online, can derive public keys",
url: "pcsc://a4d73015"
}]
- Open the wallet, you will be prompted for your pairing password, then PIN:
personal.openWallet("pcsc://a4d73015")
- Check that creation was successful by typing e.g.
personal
. Then use it like a regular wallet.
Known issues
- Starting geth with a valid card seems to make firefox crash