Term
View Key
A key that lets someone view your transactions or balances without spending authority.
Type:
privacy
wallet
1
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."
Related Terms
Privacy
→The ability to transact without revealing sensitive information about identity, balances, or counterparties.
security
principle
Address
→A public identifier used to receive cryptocurrency on a blockchain network.
wallet
fundamentals
Self-Custody
→Controlling your own private keys rather than relying on a third party.
wallet
security
All terms and definitions may update as the Cryptionary improves.
