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Does running a light client add extra security for Ethereum compared to doing nothing?
These may answer the question:
https://github.com/ethereum/wiki/wiki/Light-client-protocol
https://blog.ethereum.org/2015/01/10/light-clients-proof-stake/
Of course you want to be secure, but ...
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How are organization level ethereum wallets and accounts handled [closed]
We are planning to have some of the smart contract functionality available to external users, but only if they go via our website. (Eventually, they will be accessible via usual contract calls ...
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How can I avoid trusting any one node?
I read with interest the status of the light client protocol.
However, I do not see addressed anywhere I can find how to implement a system where I don't have to trust any one single node such as a ...
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Does a light client require a chain of trust towards full nodes?
A full client does not need to trust any individual node on the Ethereum network, as the full client can see the activity from all nodes and discard any inconsistencies caused by ill intentioned nodes
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Is ethereumwallet.com generating the keys client-side?
Is ethereumwallet.com generating the all the keys, accounts and transactions client-side? Is it legit and safe to use?
Is it possible to confirm the javascript has no backdoors? Can it be trusted?
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