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<ol class="chapter"><li class="chapter-item expanded affix "><a href="../../index.html">Introduction</a></li><li class="chapter-item expanded "><a href="../../vac/index.html"><strong aria-hidden="true">1.</strong> Vac</a></li><li><ol class="section"><li class="chapter-item expanded "><a href="../../vac/1/coss.html"><strong aria-hidden="true">1.1.</strong> 1/COSS</a></li><li class="chapter-item expanded "><a href="../../vac/2/mvds.html"><strong aria-hidden="true">1.2.</strong> 2/MVDS</a></li><li class="chapter-item expanded "><a href="../../vac/3/remote-log.html"><strong aria-hidden="true">1.3.</strong> 3/Remote Log</a></li><li class="chapter-item expanded "><a href="../../vac/4/mvds-meta.html"><strong aria-hidden="true">1.4.</strong> 4/MVDS Meta</a></li><li class="chapter-item expanded "><a href="../../vac/25/libp2p-dns-discovery.html"><strong aria-hidden="true">1.5.</strong> 25/Libp2p DNS Discovery</a></li><li class="chapter-item expanded "><a href="../../vac/32/rln-v1.html"><strong aria-hidden="true">1.6.</strong> 32/RLN-V1</a></li><li class="chapter-item expanded "><a href="../../vac/raw/index.html"><strong aria-hidden="true">1.7.</strong> Raw</a></li><li><ol class="section"><li class="chapter-item expanded "><a href="../../vac/raw/consensus-hashgraphlike.html"><strong aria-hidden="true">1.7.1.</strong> Consensus Hashgraphlike</a></li><li class="chapter-item expanded "><a href="../../vac/raw/decentralized-messaging-ethereum.html"><strong aria-hidden="true">1.7.2.</strong> Decentralized Messaging Ethereum</a></li><li class="chapter-item expanded "><a href="../../vac/raw/eth-mls-offchain.html"><strong aria-hidden="true">1.7.3.</strong> ETH MLS Offchain</a></li><li class="chapter-item expanded "><a href="../../vac/raw/eth-mls-onchain.html"><strong aria-hidden="true">1.7.4.</strong> ETH MLS Onchain</a></li><li class="chapter-item expanded "><a href="../../vac/raw/deleted/eth-secpm.html"><strong aria-hidden="true">1.7.5.</strong> ETH SecPM</a></li><li 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<h1 id="63status-keycard-usage"><a class="header" href="#63status-keycard-usage">63/STATUS-Keycard-Usage</a></h1>
<div class="table-wrapper"><table><thead><tr><th>Field</th><th>Value</th></tr></thead><tbody>
<tr><td>Name</td><td>Status Keycard Usage</td></tr>
<tr><td>Slug</td><td>63</td></tr>
<tr><td>Status</td><td>draft</td></tr>
<tr><td>Category</td><td>Standards Track</td></tr>
<tr><td>Editor</td><td>Aaryamann Challani <a href="mailto:p1ge0nh8er@proton.me">p1ge0nh8er@proton.me</a></td></tr>
<tr><td>Contributors</td><td>Jimmy Debe <a href="mailto:jimmy@status.im">jimmy@status.im</a></td></tr>
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<h2 id="terminology"><a class="header" href="#terminology">Terminology</a></h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Account</strong>: A valid
<a href="https://github.com/bitcoin/bips/blob/master/bip-0032.mediawiki">BIP-32</a>
compliant key.</li>
<li><strong>Multiaccount</strong>: An account from which multiple Accounts can be derived.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="abstract"><a class="header" href="#abstract">Abstract</a></h2>
<p>This specification describes how an application can use the Status Keycard to -</p>
<ol>
<li>Create Multiaccounts</li>
<li>Store Multiaccounts</li>
<li>Use Multiaccounts for transaction or message signing</li>
<li>Derive Accounts from Multiaccounts</li>
</ol>
<p>More documentation on the Status Keycard can be found <a href="https://keycard.tech/docs/">here</a></p>
<h2 id="motivation"><a class="header" href="#motivation">Motivation</a></h2>
<p>The Status Keycard is a hardware wallet that can be used to store and
sign transactions.
For the purpose of the Status App,
this specification describes how the Keycard SHOULD be used to store and
sign transactions.</p>
<h2 id="usage"><a class="header" href="#usage">Usage</a></h2>
<h3 id="endpoints"><a class="header" href="#endpoints">Endpoints</a></h3>
<h4 id="1-initialize-keycard-init-keycard"><a class="header" href="#1-initialize-keycard-init-keycard">1. Initialize Keycard (<code>/init-keycard</code>)</a></h4>
<p>To initialize the keycard for use with the application.
The keycard is locked with a 6 digit pin.</p>
<p>Request wire format</p>
<pre><code class="language-json">{
"pin": 6_digit_pin
}
</code></pre>
<p>Response wire format</p>
<pre><code class="language-json">{
"password": password_to_unlock_keycard,
"puk": 12_digit_recovery_code,
"pin": provided_pin,
}
</code></pre>
<p>The keycard MUST be initialized before it can be used with the application.
The application SHOULD provide a way to recover the keycard in case the pin is forgotten.</p>
<h3 id="2-get-application-info-get-application-info"><a class="header" href="#2-get-application-info-get-application-info">2. Get Application Info (<code>/get-application-info</code>)</a></h3>
<p>To fetch if the keycard is ready to be used by the application.</p>
<p>Request wire format</p>
<p>The requester MAY add a <code>pairing</code> field to filter through the generated keys</p>
<pre><code class="language-json">{
"pairing": &lt;shared_secret&gt;/&lt;pairing_index&gt;/&lt;256_bit_salt&gt; OR null
}
</code></pre>
<p>Response wire format</p>
<h4 id="if-the-keycard-is-not-initialized-yet"><a class="header" href="#if-the-keycard-is-not-initialized-yet">If the keycard is not initialized yet</a></h4>
<pre><code class="language-json">{
"initialized?": false
}
</code></pre>
<h4 id="if-the-keycard-is-initialized"><a class="header" href="#if-the-keycard-is-initialized">If the keycard is initialized</a></h4>
<pre><code class="language-json">{
"free-pairing-slots": number,
"app-version": major_version.minor_version,
"secure-channel-pub-key": valid_bip32_key,,
"key-uid": unique_id_of_the_default_key,
"instance-uid": unique_instance_id,
"paired?": bool,
"has-master-key?": bool,
"initialized?" true
}
</code></pre>
<h3 id="3-pairing-the-keycard-to-the-client-device-pair"><a class="header" href="#3-pairing-the-keycard-to-the-client-device-pair">3. Pairing the Keycard to the Client device (<code>/pair</code>)</a></h3>
<p>To establish a secure communication channel described <a href="https://keycard.tech/docs/apdu/opensecurechannel.html">here</a>,
the keycard and the client device need to be paired.</p>
<p>Request wire format</p>
<pre><code class="language-json">{
"password": password_to_unlock_keycard
}
</code></pre>
<p>Response wire format</p>
<pre><code class="language-json">"&lt;shared_secret&gt;/&lt;pairing_index&gt;/&lt;256_bit_salt&gt;"
</code></pre>
<h3 id="4-generate-a-new-set-of-keys-generate-and-load-keys"><a class="header" href="#4-generate-a-new-set-of-keys-generate-and-load-keys">4. Generate a new set of keys (<code>/generate-and-load-keys</code>)</a></h3>
<p>To generate a new set of keys and load them onto the keycard.</p>
<p>Request wire format</p>
<pre><code class="language-json">{
"mnemonic": 12_word_mnemonic,
"pairing": &lt;shared_secret&gt;/&lt;pairing_index&gt;/&lt;256_bit_salt&gt;,
"pin": 6_digit_pin
}
</code></pre>
<p>Response wire format</p>
<pre><code class="language-json">{
"whisper-address": 20_byte_whisper_compatible_address,
"whisper-private-key": whisper_private_key,
"wallet-root-public-key": 256_bit_wallet_root_public_key,
"encryption-public-key": 256_bit_encryption_public_key,,
"wallet-root-address": 20_byte_wallet_root_address,
"whisper-public-key": 256_bit_whisper_public_key,
"address": 20_byte_address,
"wallet-address": 20_byte_wallet_address,,
"key-uid": 64_byte_unique_key_id,
"wallet-public-key": 256_bit_wallet_public_key,
"public-key": 256_bit_public_key,
"instance-uid": 32_byte_unique_instance_id,
}
</code></pre>
<h3 id="5-get-a-set-of-generated-keys-get-keys"><a class="header" href="#5-get-a-set-of-generated-keys-get-keys">5. Get a set of generated keys (<code>/get-keys</code>)</a></h3>
<p>To fetch the keys that are currently loaded on the keycard.</p>
<p>Request wire format</p>
<pre><code class="language-json">{
"pairing": &lt;shared_secret&gt;/&lt;pairing_index&gt;/&lt;256_bit_salt&gt;,
"pin": 6_digit_pin
}
</code></pre>
<p>Response wire format</p>
<pre><code class="language-json">{
"whisper-address": 20_byte_whisper_compatible_address,
"whisper-private-key": whisper_private_key,
"wallet-root-public-key": 256_bit_wallet_root_public_key,
"encryption-public-key": 256_bit_encryption_public_key,
"wallet-root-address": 20_byte_wallet_root_address,
"whisper-public-key": 256_bit_whisper_public_key,
"address": 20_byte_address,
"wallet-address": 20_byte_wallet_address,
"key-uid": 64_byte_unique_key_id,
"wallet-public-key": 256_bit_wallet_public_key,
"public-key": 256_bit_public_key,
"instance-uid": 32_byte_unique_instance_id,
}
</code></pre>
<h3 id="6-sign-a-transaction-sign"><a class="header" href="#6-sign-a-transaction-sign">6. Sign a transaction (<code>/sign</code>)</a></h3>
<p>To sign a transaction using the keycard, passing in the pairing information and
the transaction to be signed.</p>
<p>Request wire format</p>
<pre><code class="language-json">{
"hash": 64_byte_hash_of_the_transaction,
"pairing": &lt;shared_secret&gt;/&lt;pairing_index&gt;/&lt;256_bit_salt&gt;,
"pin": 6_digit_pin,
"path": bip32_path_to_the_key
}
</code></pre>
<p>Response wire format</p>
<pre><code class="language-json">&lt;256_bit_signature&gt;
</code></pre>
<h3 id="7-export-a-key-export-key"><a class="header" href="#7-export-a-key-export-key">7. Export a key (<code>/export-key</code>)</a></h3>
<p>To export a key from the keycard, passing in the pairing information and
the path to the key to be exported.</p>
<p>Request wire format</p>
<pre><code class="language-json">{
"pairing": &lt;shared_secret&gt;/&lt;pairing_index&gt;/&lt;256_bit_salt&gt;,
"pin": 6_digit_pin,
"path": bip32_path_to_the_key
}
</code></pre>
<p>Response wire format</p>
<pre><code class="language-json">&lt;256_bit_public_key&gt;
</code></pre>
<h3 id="8-verify-a-pin-verify-pin"><a class="header" href="#8-verify-a-pin-verify-pin">8. Verify a pin (<code>/verify-pin</code>)</a></h3>
<p>To verify the pin of the keycard.</p>
<p>Request wire format</p>
<pre><code class="language-json">{
"pin": 6_digit_pin
}
</code></pre>
<p>Response wire format</p>
<pre><code class="language-json">1_digit_status_code
</code></pre>
<p>Status code reference:</p>
<ul>
<li>3: PIN is valid</li>
</ul>
<!--TODO: what are the other status codes?-->
<h3 id="9-change-the-pin-change-pin"><a class="header" href="#9-change-the-pin-change-pin">9. Change the pin (<code>/change-pin</code>)</a></h3>
<p>To change the pin of the keycard.</p>
<p>Request wire format</p>
<pre><code class="language-json">{
"new-pin": 6_digit_new_pin,
"current-pin": 6_digit_new_pin,
"pairing": &lt;shared_secret&gt;/&lt;pairing_index&gt;/&lt;256_bit_salt&gt;
}
</code></pre>
<p>Response wire format</p>
<h4 id="if-the-operation-was-successful"><a class="header" href="#if-the-operation-was-successful">If the operation was successful</a></h4>
<pre><code class="language-json">true
</code></pre>
<h4 id="if-the-operation-was-unsuccessful"><a class="header" href="#if-the-operation-was-unsuccessful">If the operation was unsuccessful</a></h4>
<pre><code class="language-json">false
</code></pre>
<h3 id="10-unblock-the-keycard-unblock-pin"><a class="header" href="#10-unblock-the-keycard-unblock-pin">10. Unblock the keycard (<code>/unblock-pin</code>)</a></h3>
<p>If the Keycard is blocked due to too many incorrect pin attempts,
it can be unblocked using the PUK.</p>
<p>Request wire format</p>
<pre><code class="language-json">{
"puk": 12_digit_recovery_code,
"new-pin": 6_digit_new_pin,
"pairing": &lt;shared_secret&gt;/&lt;pairing_index&gt;/&lt;256_bit_salt&gt;
}
</code></pre>
<p>Response wire format</p>
<p>If the operation was successful</p>
<pre><code class="language-json">true
</code></pre>
<p>If the operation was unsuccessful</p>
<pre><code class="language-json">false
</code></pre>
<h2 id="flows"><a class="header" href="#flows">Flows</a></h2>
<p>Any application that uses the Status Keycard
MAY implement the following flows according to the actions listed above.</p>
<h3 id="1-a-new-user-wants-to-use-the-keycard-with-the-application"><a class="header" href="#1-a-new-user-wants-to-use-the-keycard-with-the-application">1. A new user wants to use the Keycard with the application</a></h3>
<ol>
<li>The user initializes the Keycard using the <code>/init-keycard</code> endpoint.</li>
<li>The user pairs the Keycard with the client device using the <code>/pair</code> endpoint.</li>
<li>The user generates a new set of keys using the <code>/generate-and-load-keys</code> endpoint.</li>
<li>The user can now use the Keycard to sign transactions using the <code>/sign</code> endpoint.</li>
</ol>
<h3 id="2-an-existing-user-wants-to-use-the-keycard-with-the-application"><a class="header" href="#2-an-existing-user-wants-to-use-the-keycard-with-the-application">2. An existing user wants to use the Keycard with the application</a></h3>
<ol>
<li>The user pairs the Keycard with the client device using the <code>/pair</code> endpoint.</li>
<li>The user can now use the Keycard to sign transactions using the <code>/sign</code> endpoint.</li>
</ol>
<h3 id="3-an-existing-user-wants-to-use-the-keycard-with-a-new-client-device"><a class="header" href="#3-an-existing-user-wants-to-use-the-keycard-with-a-new-client-device">3. An existing user wants to use the Keycard with a new client device</a></h3>
<ol>
<li>The user pairs the Keycard with the new client device using the <code>/pair</code> endpoint.</li>
<li>The user can now use the Keycard to sign transactions using the <code>/sign</code> endpoint.</li>
</ol>
<h3 id="4-an-existing-user-wishes-to-verify-the-pin-of-the-keycard"><a class="header" href="#4-an-existing-user-wishes-to-verify-the-pin-of-the-keycard">4. An existing user wishes to verify the pin of the Keycard</a></h3>
<ol>
<li>The user verifies the pin of the Keycard using the <code>/verify-pin</code> endpoint.</li>
</ol>
<h3 id="5-an-existing-user-wishes-to-change-the-pin-of-the-keycard"><a class="header" href="#5-an-existing-user-wishes-to-change-the-pin-of-the-keycard">5. An existing user wishes to change the pin of the Keycard</a></h3>
<ol>
<li>The user changes the pin of the Keycard using the <code>/change-pin</code> endpoint.</li>
</ol>
<h3 id="6-an-existing-user-wishes-to-unblock-the-keycard"><a class="header" href="#6-an-existing-user-wishes-to-unblock-the-keycard">6. An existing user wishes to unblock the Keycard</a></h3>
<ol>
<li>The user unblocks the Keycard using the <code>/unblock-pin</code> endpoint.</li>
</ol>
<h2 id="security-considerations"><a class="header" href="#security-considerations">Security Considerations</a></h2>
<p>Inherits the security considerations of <a href="https://keycard.tech/docs/">Status Keycard</a></p>
<h2 id="privacy-considerations"><a class="header" href="#privacy-considerations">Privacy Considerations</a></h2>
<p>Inherits the privacy considerations of <a href="https://keycard.tech/docs/">Status Keycard</a></p>
<h2 id="copyright"><a class="header" href="#copyright">Copyright</a></h2>
<p>Copyright and related rights waived via <a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/">CC0</a>.</p>
<h2 id="references"><a class="header" href="#references">References</a></h2>
<ol>
<li><a href="https://github.com/bitcoin/bips/blob/master/bip-0032.mediawiki">BIP-32 specification</a></li>
<li><a href="https://keycard.tech/docs/">Keycard documentation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://specs.status.im/draft/16">16/Keycard-Usage</a></li>
</ol>
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