What are private keys?
in Private Keys & Security•Help Article
Private keys are unique, secret cryptographic codes that serve as your digital signature and proof of ownership for your crypto assets. They function similar to the master key for a safe deposit box - whoever has the private key controls the assets inside.
In VaultLeap's self-custodial wallet:
You alone hold your private keys
These keys are never stored by VaultLeap
Private keys are mathematically linked to your public address
Transactions require your private key's signature