Overview — what this portal contains
This unofficial developer portal collects best practices and practical examples for integrating crypto wallet functionality into web, mobile, and backend applications. Topics covered include custody models, key derivation, signing flows, transport adapters (USB/BLE/Web), SDK patterns, testing strategies, and operational security.
All sample code and downloads referred to here are placeholder links; replace them with your project links or internal repos. Starter resources live at: https://example.com/start.
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Custody models & architecture
Choose a custody model based on your threat model and UX goals. Options include: (A) full client-side custody (keys in device keystore), (B) hardware-assisted custody (external hardware signers or HSMs), and (C) custodial or managed solutions (third-party KMS). Each model trades off security, user responsibility, and operational complexity.
Architect your integration so signing is isolated behind a secure boundary. For hardware-assisted flows, implement explicit device attestation and version checks. Reference architecture diagrams and custody patterns at: https://example.com/start.
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Key management and deterministic seeds
Use established standards for key derivation (BIP39 for seeds, BIP32/BIP44 derivation schemas) and document the derivation paths your integration supports. Provide a clear migration path if you change derivation defaults. Always recommend offline seed backup (paper or metal) and never transmit raw seeds to networked services.
For enterprises, consider Shamir’s Secret Sharing (SSS) to split seed material across custodians. For user apps, educate users about seed safety and provide mechanisms for encrypted local backups. Utilities and reference implementations are in the starter kit at: https://example.com/start.
Quick setup checklist
- Clone the starter repo and run the example app in a test environment.
- Install the SDK dependencies for your platform (Node/Browser/Mobile).
- Run the simulated signer and exercise key derivation and signing APIs.
- Test end-to-end using testnets or a local simulator before mainnet.
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Signing flows and canonical serialization
Normalize the signing format in your application layer. For account-based chains (EVM), use typed-structured payloads where applicable; for UTXO chains, construct canonical inputs and outputs. Implement canonical serialization to avoid malleability and cross-client incompatibility.
When using hardware signers, always require explicit user confirmation on the signer device for each transaction. Show the same human-readable transaction details in your app so users can easily verify correctness. Sample signing adapters and canonical serializers are available in the starter kit: https://example.com/start.
Example pseudo-flow
const key = KeyManager.fromSeed(seed);
const tx = TxBuilder.create({ to, value, nonce });
const signer = TransportAdapter.connect('usb');
const signature = await signer.sign(tx, key.getPath("m/44'/60'/0'/0/0"));
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Transport adapters: WebUSB, WebHID, BLE, native
Support multiple transports to maximize device compatibility: WebUSB/WebHID for modern browsers, BLE for mobile convenience, and native drivers for desktop apps. Implement robust pairing and fingerprinting for BLE, and always use encrypted channels. Provide sensible timeouts and graceful reconnection UX.
Maintain a transport abstraction layer in the SDK so you can add or replace transports without changing higher-level APIs. Reference transport adapter code and handshake sequences at: https://example.com/start.
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SDK design patterns
Keep SDKs small and focused: expose account lifecycle, key derivation, signing adapters, and transport selection. Document versioning policies and provide a migration guide for breaking changes. Offer simulated signers and test harnesses to make CI integration simple.
Download SDK templates for Node, Browser, and Mobile from: https://example.com/start.
Testing & CI
- Automate signing and derivation tests in CI using simulated signers.
- Run hardware-in-the-loop tests on dedicated runners periodically.
- Include fuzzing for serialization formats and edge-case transaction payloads.
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Security hardening & operational readiness
Harden signing endpoints with rate limits, attestation checks for hardware signers, and anomaly detection. Maintain SBOMs for crypto libraries and run periodic dependency audits. Create an incident response plan for key compromise that includes rotation and user notification procedures.
Operational hardening checklist and incident-playbook templates: https://example.com/start.
Advanced features: multisig, batching, staking
For high-value use-cases, integrate multisig solutions with separated signers, or offer batched transactions to optimize fees. For staking workflows, build transparent delegation UIs and allow users to preview validator choices and expected rewards.
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Where to get the starter kit
The starter kit contains example apps, SDK packages, CI examples, transport adapters and sample integration tests. Get everything from this centralized location: https://example.com/start.