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End users exposed to low-level detail of change addresses #985
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FWIW, address reuse was common when I wrote that text. I'd be fine with dropping it nowadays. Note: I also considered the following texts about HD wallets to be worth deleting once they're deployed everywhere. I think Bitcoin Core is the only wallet that is holding up keeping these technical details on the website. https://bitcoin.org/en/secure-your-wallet#backupregular |
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ACK on deleting the section at https://bitcoin.org/en/protect-your-privacy#send The backup text should stay even if Bitcoin Core starts using HD because the wallet's payment details (e.g. label, memo, etc.) still need to be backed up. |
luke-jr commentedJul 29, 2015
https://bitcoin.org/en/protect-your-privacy#send
Change addresses are something low-level used by wallet software, and any software that reuses addresses is broken by design. There is no reason users should be exposed to technical details like this...