keybase / keybase/client

Stuck - "Connecting interface to crypto engine"

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Description

Keybase GUI Version: 5.3.0-20200310142606+4f2689009b

Stuck "Connecting interface to crypto engine ... This may take a few seconds."

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the connection hang with Keybase GUI version 5.3.0-20200310142606+4f2689009b and review the attached screenshot. The issue does not name a source file or test; done means the GUI proceeds past “Connecting interface to crypto engine” instead of remaining stuck.

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Assessment

Domain
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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