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Kiod

Introduction

kiod is a key manager service daemon for storing private keys and signing digital messages. It provides a secure key storage medium for keys to be encrypted at rest in the associated wallet file. kiod also defines a secure enclave for signing transaction created by clio or a third part library.

Installation

kiod is distributed as part of the Wire software suite. To install kiod just visit the Wire software Installation section.

Operation

When a wallet is unlocked with the corresponding password, clio can request kiod to sign a transaction with the appropriate private keys.

Audience

| kiod is intended to be used by Wire developers only.