Your on-chain research identity
Your .sra name and research wallet
What your name and wallet are, where your keys live and how to keep access.
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When you confirm your email, two things are created: your .sra name (for example jsmith.sra) and a research wallet on the Nera blockchain. Most of the time you won’t notice either. They work in the background for badges and timestamps.
Where your keys live
- The wallet is generated in your browser.
- Its private key is encrypted with your account password before it’s stored. The Alliance server keeps only that encrypted copy, so you can sign in on another device.
- Your password never leaves your browser in a form that can decrypt the key.
Your recovery phrase
You were shown 12 words when your wallet was created. They’re the only way to restore the wallet if you forget your password. Store them offline, for example in a password manager or on paper in a safe place.
No one from the Alliance will ever ask for your recovery phrase. Anyone who has it controls your wallet.
Key points
- Your .sra name is your handle and your on-chain identity.
- Keys are encrypted in your browser; the server only stores ciphertext.
- Keep your 12-word recovery phrase offline and private.
Check your understanding
Answer the questions above to finish.Next: Badges, timestamps and attestations