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Key derivation model

How one recovery phrase can derive multiple signer schemes without making classical keys feed PQ keys.

Key derivation model

The wallet can derive multiple identity families from one recovery phrase. Each signer scheme uses a separated derivation branch.

Branch summary

SchemeBranch purpose
Ed25519Solana-compatible signing and fee payment.
Secp256k1Ethereum-style identity and cross-chain governance.
Falcon-512Deterministic Falcon seed material.
WinternitzStateful one-time-signature keychain material.

Security interpretation

Separate branches mean one derived key is not used as input to another derived key. Compromise of a classical private key should not automatically reveal the Falcon or Winternitz branch.

The recovery phrase still controls all branches. Protect it as the root secret.

Quantum interpretation

Ed25519 and Secp256k1 remain classical. Adding them to a wallet does not make them quantum-resistant. Quantum readiness comes from adding Falcon or Winternitz members and requiring post-quantum approvals in multisig policy.

Technical key derivation

Read the broader security note.