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Ripple Quick Start Guide

You're reading from   Ripple Quick Start Guide Get started with XRP and develop applications on Ripple's blockchain

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Product type Paperback
Published in Dec 2018
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781789532197
Length 160 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Febin John James Febin John James
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Setting up an offline wallet

An offline wallet can help you set up a Ripple account without storing any records digitally. Since the keys are generated offline, you can be assured that the generated keys don't leave your machine. Offline wallets can provide high security because no one can hack something that doesn't exist digitally. However, they are prone to physical theft. This section is only for your reference.

If you are happy with the desktop/mobile wallet you created earlier, you can skip this part.

Navigate to Exarpy, as shown in the following screenshot, to generate an offline wallet. It would be better to use private browsing mode, where plugins are generally disabled. This is to prevent browser plugins spying on you:

Click on Create your first wallet; you will be asked to go offline. If you are given additional recommendations, please follow them to make...

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Ripple Quick Start Guide
Published in: Dec 2018
Publisher: Packt
ISBN-13: 9781789532197
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