[Node operation] Allow private keys to loaded from a different directory than the genesis data
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Reported by Anchorage
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Issue To Be Solved
Currently, a Flow node expects a bootstrap directory where it finds the private keys and the genesis data both. The private keys cannot be kept separate than the genesis data in a different folder.
The Flow node should allow for specifying the private keys and genesis data folder separately to allow for easier key management.
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Research direction
Start by locating the Flow node startup and configuration handling for the bootstrap directory. Trace how private keys and genesis data are loaded, then determine where separate locations can be specified. Done means a node can configure distinct directories for private keys and genesis data, with coverage for the separate-path behavior.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- go
- Domain
- blockchain
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100