keybase / keybase/client

Can't access private folders after rekeying with paper key

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Description

I'm attempting to access my private folders after rekeying with a paper key, and it just hangs. Does deleted kbfs data remain in the leveldb indefinitely? Because I attempted to upload a full 4GB of data at one point, then gave up when it turned out I couldn't access the resulting data from anything.

my log id: 30f389d4207d0ff0da65171c

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Research direction

Start by examining log ID 30f389d4207d0ff0da65171c and tracing the KBFS rekeying path for access to private folders. Investigate whether deleted KBFS data remains in LevelDB and determine the cause of the hang; done means the failure is explained and access or a clear user-facing result is restored.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
backend, databases, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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