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Method for storing and recovering key for blockchain-based system, and device therefor

US12041189B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 2022
Grant dateJul 16, 2024
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Expiry dateJan 5, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L9/3247
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a memory, a communication circuit, a display, and a processor connected to the memory, the communication circuit, and the display, wherein the memory stores instructions which, when executed, cause the processor to acquire device information relating to a plurality of external electronic devices, on the basis of the device information, select a plurality of distribution storage devices for storing a distribution key from among the plurality of external electronic devices, generate a plurality of distribution keys obtained by dividing mnemonic information or a seed value for generating a key for electronically signing data to be transmitted to a blockchain network, and control the communication circuit such that the plurality of distribution keys are distributed and transmitted to the plurality of distribution storage devices.

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