Achievement 2 @adalyn12: Basic Security on Steem

in Newcomers' Community10 months ago

Greetings, esteemed members of the Steemit community. I trust this message finds you all in good health. I am grateful for the support you have extended to me, and I am pleased to present my second achievement post, which focuses on the fundamental security measures of Steemit. Without further ado, let us delve into the content of my post.

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Question 1: Are you familiar with the various key functions?
Indeed, I have acquired knowledge regarding the distinct functions of the following keys: the master password, posting key, active key, owner key, and memo key. This understanding has been attained through extensive reading of numerous posts on achievement 2 on Steemit, particularly through the insightful contribution of @cryptokannon.
The functions associated with each key are outlined below:
The master password
The master password holds significant importance as it serves as the generator for all other keys. Through its use, access to other keys for my account is granted. The master password is crucial for account recovery, and if it falls into the wrong hands, it can lead to unauthorized access and potential hacking of my account.
The posting key
The posting key is a key that is specifically utilized for social networking actions such as posting, commenting, and voting. It is also necessary for editing posts, commenting, re-steeming, voting on posts, following accounts, and other related activities. Therefore, it is imperative to keep it secure.
The active key
The active key is one of the most critical keys on Steemit. It is utilized for transactions such as transferring Steems, powering up/down, converting Steem dollars, placing market orders, voting for witnesses, publishing a witness price feed, certain profile changes, and creating a new user.
The owner key
The owner key is required to modify the other keys. It holds additional permissions to recover the account or change other keys. It is the most crucial key and should be securely saved offline. The owner key is utilized for account recovery, changing other keys, and other related activities that require additional permissions.
Resetting the owner, active, and posting keys will allow you to regain access to your account, while also forfeiting your voting rights.
A memo key
A memo key is necessary for the transfer of funds. It is utilized to encrypt and decrypt memos or messages during transactions. The memo key can be used for the following purposes: - Sending encrypted messages - Viewing encrypted messages
Question 2: Have you received all of your keys on Steemit?
Yes, I have received all of my keys.
Question 3: How do I plan to safeguard my master password?
Given the sensitivity of the master password, I have already made a copy of it and stored it securely in my memo, ensuring that only I have access to it.
Question 4: Are you familiar with the process of transferring your Steem tokens to another Steem user account?
Yes, I am aware of the process. After logging into my account, I need to select the wallet option. On the wallet page, there is a small arrow next to my Steem funds. By clicking on the arrow, various options will appear, including the option to transfer.
Question 5: Do you know how to power up your Steem?
Yes, I am knowledgeable about this. Steem is initially in a liquid form and can be powered up to further enhance Steem's power. On the subsequent page, I need to enter the recipient's username, and the amount of Steem to be transferred, and provide a memo indicating the purpose of the transfer.
I comprehend the fundamental security measures implemented by Steemit.

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 10 months ago 

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