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Private key exposure

Private key exposure occurs when a secret signing key becomes accessible to someone or something that should not have it, making the corresponding account potentially compromised.

Published and reviewed: 2 October 2026.

Definition: Private key exposure occurs when a secret signing key becomes accessible to someone or something that should not have it, making the corresponding account potentially compromised.

Once a private key is exposed, changing an application password does not change that blockchain key. Moving assets to a newly generated safe wallet may be necessary.

How this concept appears in Terenval Wallet

Terenval's non-custodial model makes user control of recovery/key material central; Terenval support should not request private keys.

Important: If you believe a private key or seed has been exposed, treat the wallet as compromised and prioritize safe migration rather than continued reuse.

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Why the term matters

Practical meaning

Once a private key is exposed, changing an application password does not change that blockchain key. Moving assets to a newly generated safe wallet may be necessary.

Safety

If you believe a private key or seed has been exposed, treat the wallet as compromised and prioritize safe migration rather than continued reuse.

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Sources and review

Terenval product statements are first-party information.