ExodusRecovery

ExodusRecovery is a tool designed to provide a JSON backup file from a private key to use it as an import option in the Lisk Desktop Wallet

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have met the following requirements:

• Node.js version 18 installed on your machine. If you don't have Node.js installed, follow the instructions in the Installation section.

Installation (Ubuntu 20+)

Installing Node.js using NVM (Node Version Manager)

If you don't have Node.js or NVM installed, or if you need to manage multiple Node.js versions, follow these steps:

1. Open your terminal.

2. Install NVM by running the following command. This script will install NVM in your home directory:

   curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.39.1/install.sh | bash

   or

   wget -qO- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.39.1/install.sh | bash

3. Once the script completes, close and reopen your terminal or source ~/.bashrc

4. Install Node.js version 18 using NVM by running:

   nvm install 18

Cloning the Repository

1. Install git

   sudo apt-get install git

2. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/przemerr/exodusRecovery.git

   cd exodusRecovery

Install Dependencies

Run the following command to install the necessary Node.js dependencies:

npm install

Usage

To use the script, simply run:

node exodusRecovery.js

The script will ask for all the necessary details:

• a private key
• a password of your chosing for the private key encryption

Copy the JSON output and paste it in the Lisk Desktop Wallet when importing the account

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Make sure you're executing the script in a safe enviornment, your private key might get leaked. After importing the account, it's best to transfer the funds from the account, it's best to not reuse the private key.

I'm not responsible for any token loses. Use at your own risk.

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