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EmitKey - FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

🔹 Why does EmitKey exist?

EmitKey is a minimalistic tool for creating and remembering secure codes.

Instead of writing down passwords or codes, EmitKey allows you to generate a unique code from a token transaction.

This way, your code is securely anchored to the blockchain - always retrievable from your transaction history.

🔹 What can I use EmitKey for?
Time-delayed file access
Code sharing with zero storage footprint
Digital inheritance planning
Lightweight encryption workflows
🔹 How does it work?
1

Buy EmitKey Core Tokens on SushiSwap

(low fees via Base network)

2

Use the transaction data as your code anchor

🧠 You don't store or memorize a code - you derive it from the transaction whenever you need it.

Your EmitKey Core token transaction on basescan.org holds everything:

  • • The transaction hash (e.g. use the last 10 digits)
  • • The block number
  • • The timestamp

These elements are immutable and unique, and always available on-chain.

🔹 Example usage

You send a file to a friend but don't share the password directly.

Instead, you tell them:

"Use the last 10 characters of the EmitKey Core transaction hash from 2025-07-09.
Check wallet 0xCAF...D959 on BaseScan."

💡 This way, the code exists - but only for those who know how to find it.

🔹 Why not NFTs?

EmitKey uses EmitKey Core tokens (fungible) instead of NFTs.

Why? Because:

Cheaper and simpler to transfer
Easier to analyze transaction data
One wallet can hold multiple tokens for multiple codes
🔹 Can I use other tokens or transaction hashes?

Yes, technically you can use any transaction hash on any chain.

However, the EmitKey Core token was specifically created for this purpose - its name serves as a mental reminder, and the Token Lookup Tool on this website only works with EmitKey Core.

So while the method is universal, EmitKey offers the cleanest and most integrated experience.

🔹 Why does the final code include "Emky" at the start and an exclamation mark at the end?

To help meet password requirements (like uppercase and special characters), we automatically add Emky at the beginning and ! at the end.

➡️ Example:

A code like 74h84451a0 becomes: Emky74h84451a0!

You can, of course, add your own variations or extra characters - just make sure you remember them.

🔹 Is this secure?

EmitKey does not store any private data.

The system uses public blockchain data only - the code is never stored, only derived.

Simple

Easy to use

Private

No data stored

Resilient

Always available

🔹 What are some additional use cases for EmitKey?

🔐 Securely Sharing Credentials

Share server or system login credentials by transmitting the EmitKey code through one secure channel, while communicating the derivation method through another channel.

🏢 One-Time Passwords for Internal Use

Companies can generate temporary access codes for specific resources, designed to become invalid after a certain transaction or event occurs.

📜 Accessing Digital Legacies

For digital estate planning, securely store instructions and derivation paths for EmitKey codes that grant access to important digital accounts or encrypted files.

📋 Contract and Document Validation

Embed EmitKey codes within documents, tied to specific transactions, to validate integrity or timing of creation alongside electronic signatures.

💌 Encrypted Messages for Special Occasions

Encrypt secret messages or well wishes that can only be unlocked if the recipient can derive the specific EmitKey code tied to a particular blockchain transaction.

🔹 What happens if I forget how I derived my EmitKey code?

It is crucial that you remember the exact method you used to derive your code.

EmitKey doesn't store any private data. If you forget how you derived your code (e.g. which part of the transaction you used), there is no way to recover it.

Think of EmitKey as a unique key you forge yourself - if you forget how you forged it, no one can reproduce it for you.

💡 Always document your derivation method clearly, like: "Use the last 10 characters of the transaction hash from July 9, 2025 - transaction X from wallet Y."

🔹 Can I use transactions from other blockchains or tokens?

Yes, technically any transaction hash on any blockchain can be used.

But EmitKey Core Tokens are optimized for this use - and only they work with the Token Lookup Tool.

Our Token Lookup Tool only works with EmitKey Core Tokens
Provides the most seamless and error-free experience
Using other tokens requires manual transaction lookup and is more prone to error
🔹 How does EmitKey differ from traditional password managers?

EmitKey is not a replacement for traditional password managers - it's a complementary tool designed for different use cases.

Traditional Password Managers

  • • Store encrypted passwords centrally
  • • Require trust in the service provider
  • • Single point of failure
  • • Subscription-based services

EmitKey

  • • Never stores any codes or passwords
  • • Completely decentralized
  • • No central point of failure
  • • Tied to immutable blockchain data

💡 EmitKey eliminates the risk of centralized data storage and is ideal for scenarios where you need a decentralized, non-custodial method for code creation and recovery.

🔹 Can I try it now?

Yes!

Just scroll down to the Lookup Tool on this page and enter your wallet address.

Your latest EmitKey Core transactions will appear along with their derived code.

💡 Pro Tips

Remember your method

Know exactly which part of the transaction you're using

Test first

Try EmitKey with non-sensitive data before serious use

Keep it simple

Simple methods are easier to remember and less error-prone