What is a key and how do I make one?
In order to use WebFunds every user of WebFunds must generate a secret key. Your secret key is what will allow you to digitally sign payment transfers and communicate securely over the Internet. As you imagine, once your secret key is created it is EXTREMELY valuable. Anyone who has your secret key can do as they wish with WebFunds. The possessor of your secret key can transfer and accept funds or commitments on your behalf. You must therefore protect it as you would any item which is extremely valuable. Do not lend it to anyone and keep an extra copy for emergencies. Your key IS your WebFunds account. If you lose it then you lose the access to the money you have in WebFunds. The importance of your secret key cannot be overstated, guard it carefully and make backups! See the section in the WebFunds FAQ titled Key and KHID Management for more information. In addition to a secret key which you keep to yourself there you also have a second key called a public key. Your public key is what
