As part of the default settings of the v4 open source software (”dYdX Chain”), traders have the option to “Export secret phrase” as part of the drop-down options on the top right-hand corner. This default setting on the open-source software enabled traders to take full custody of their assets.

On dYdX Chain, a trader’s unique “secret phrase” is a set of 24 words used to back up and access their account. Traders can read more about secret phrases here. Whoever knows the seed phrase for a wallet address can send, trade, and sell coins or tokens in the associated digital account.

Traders must wait 8 seconds before they can check off the acknowledgment section and click the “Reveal secret phrase” button. These default settings on the open source software were added to create intentional friction before a trader can export their phrase, ensuring that the trader acknowledges the risks and warning message before proceeding with the next steps.

Helpful reminders:

As part of the default settings of dYdX Chain, after the 8 seconds, traders are now able to check off the acknowledgement message and click “Reveal secret phrase.”

As an additional safety guardrail and default setting, traders cannot see their secret phrase unless they select “Click to show” or “Show phrase.” Traders should ensure that their surroundings are private before revealing the secret phrase.

Why do I have a secret phrase?

As part of the default settings of dYdX Chain, the secret phrase is the mnemonic which controls a trader’s dYdX Chain address and its associated addresses across the Cosmos ecosystem of blockchains. Traders can learn more about a dYdX Chain address here.

As a recap, each trader has a unique mnemonic that is created upon signature with their Ethereum address during the wallet connect step. This mnemonic then creates a dYdX Chain address, which can be used to create addresses across various Cosmos blockchains. This mnemonic is compatible with Cosmos wallets such as Keplr and Leap, thus allowing traders to import their secret phrase into a Cosmos-native wallet and explore the Cosmos ecosystem.

Can I use the secret phrase across different blockchains?

Yes, the secret phrase works across the Cosmos ecosystem and can be used with wallets like Keplr and Leap.

Where I can find api_key, the stark key thing for API connection in v4?

dydX Chain works differently than V3, there is no API or Stark key, instead, it uses a derived 'recovery seed'. you can get this by clicking on your dYdX address in the upper right corner and clicking on 'reveal secret phrase.

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