Generate a secret key

Create mnemonic seed phrases for wallet generation

import { generateSecretKey } from '@stacks/wallet-sdk';



// Generate a 24-word mnemonic (256 bits of entropy)

const mnemonic24 = generateSecretKey();

// Example: "aunt birth lounge misery utility blind holiday walnut fuel make gift parent gap picnic exact various express sphere family nerve oil drill engage youth"



// Generate a 12-word mnemonic (128 bits of entropy)

const mnemonic12 = generateSecretKey(128);

// Example: "winter crash infant long upset beauty cram tank short remain obtain sauce"

Use cases

  • Creating new wallet seed phrases
  • Generating secure entropy for applications
  • Building wallet creation flows
  • Testing wallet functionality

Key concepts

Mnemonic seed phrases follow the BIP39 standard:

  • Entropy: Random data used to generate the phrase
  • Word count: 12 words (128 bits) or 24 words (256 bits)
  • Word list: Standardized list of 2048 words
  • Checksum: Built-in error detection

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