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Keystore Encryption

Question Text​

What encryption algorithm is used in MultiversX keystore files?

Question Answers​

  • RSA-256
  • AES-128-CTR
  • Blowfish
  • Triple DES
  • ChaCha20

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MultiversX keystore files use AES-128-CTR (Advanced Encryption Standard with 128-bit key in Counter mode) for encrypting the private key or mnemonic phrase. AES-128-CTR is a symmetric encryption algorithm that provides strong security while being efficient for encrypting large amounts of data.