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https://github.com/jaracil/btcbrain

BTC brain wallet
https://github.com/jaracil/btcbrain

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# btcbrain

Transforms a passphrase into a valid BTC wallet.

It uses the SHA256 Hash function to derivate private key from passphrase.

## Why?

I needed a way to regain access to my wallets without depending on any physical instrument.

## Install

`npm install -g btcbrain`

## ... Or run directly

`npx btcbrain`

## Usage

```
btcbrain transforms a passphrase into a valid BTC wallet.

Options:
-l Generate legacy address.
-s Use scrypt instead of sha256.
-p Show private key in WIF format.
-q Show also QR code.
--help, -h Show help.

Usage example:
btcbrain -p -q #Show private key in WIF format and QR code.
```

## Tips

You can access your account with a wallet capable of importing private keys in **wif** format (Wallet Import Format) like [Electrum](https://electrum.org/#download).

Do not use simple phrases as these are vulnerable to dictionary attacks.