Secret Key Questions

First of all, my sadness for your loss.

Regarding your question, there are a few things you want to do to check your private key.

1. Identify the format

Typically, private keys follow one of these formats.

• WIF (wallet import format)It starts with: 5, Kor L (Bitcoin, Litecoin, etc.).
• Hexadecimal (raw secret key): 64 characters long (Ethereum, Bitcoin, etc.).
• BIP38 encryption keyIt starts with: 6P.
• Mnemonic seed phrases: A set of words (BIP39).
• Other encodings: base58, base64, etc.

Because you have Finally, “x”it may be the specific encoding that Altcoin uses.

2. Check the key length and encoding

Try deleting it x Check if it is a valid hexadecimal number (64 characters) or a Base58 key.

• If so 64 characters (Not that x), it is probably a raw private key for Bitcoin, Ethereum, or another ECDSA-based chain.
• If so 51 or 52 characters long (base58)it could be a WIF private key.

3. Deduce the public key and check the block explorer

Assuming your private key is valid, From there, derive the public key and look it up in Block Explorer. It needs to be clear which blockchain it belongs to.

4. Use the encryption key identifier

As a last resort, try using key identification tools. I’m telling you to use these tools as a last resort You need to trust a third party, which is not desirable, However, there are a few tools that could be useful online.