As a newcomer on steemit, you will be provided with different keys which would be used to perform different tasks on steemit, these keys are special and so it is required that you keep them safe because without them you won't have easy access to your steemit account. Below are those special keys and their different functions.
POSTING KEY
This can be used for logging in to your steemit account so you can post, vote on posts etc.
PRIVATE MEMO KEY
This is simply used for decryption of your private transfer memos.
PRIVATE OWNER KEY
This is used for resetting all other keys when your steemit account is compromised and it can be used to recover the account within thirty days.
PRIVATE ACTIVE KEY
This key is used to power up steem, transfer token and perform actions related to your steemit wallet.
PUBLIC KEYS
This key is simply used for encryption and verification of messages on steemit.
STEEM WALLET
This is used for powering steem up and also powering down.
TRANSFERRING OF STEEM
Steem and trons which are stored in your wallet can be transfered to a third party by following this simple directions:
- Go to the steemit wallet website
- Click on the markdown arrow
- Select transfer
POWERING UP OF STEEM
This is used to power up steem and can be done using the following directions:
- Go to the steemit wallet
- Click on the markdown arrow
- Select power up
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Question one: Did you retrieve all your keys on steemit?
Yes I have already done that.
Question two: Have you studied each of these keys roles and their restrictions?
Yes I took my time to study them and know their restrictions.
Question three: How do you store your master password?
I downloaded it as a PDF and stored it in a safe place.
Question four: Do you know how to send your steem token to a third party account?
Yes I know how to do that easily.
Question five: Do you know how to power up your steem?
Yes as mentioned in the post.