Term

View Key

A key that lets someone view your transactions or balances without spending authority.

Type:

privacy

wallet

definition

Some privacy coins and wallets support view keys, enabling auditors or accountants to see incoming/outgoing activity without exposing spend keys.

Example 1.1

"They shared a read-only view key with their accountant for tax reporting while keeping spending keys offline."

The ability to transact without revealing sensitive information about identity, balances, or counterparties.

A public identifier used to receive cryptocurrency on a blockchain network.

Controlling your own private keys rather than relying on a third party.

All terms and definitions may update as the Cryptionary improves.