Security and GitHub Preparation

Before pushing changes to GitHub, ensure all sensitive information is secured:Security Checklist

• Environment Variables:

  • Never commit .env files with real API keys or private keys.

  • Use .env.example with placeholder values.

  • Verify .env files are in .gitignore.

• Wallet Data:

  • Exclude wallet files (e.g., JSON, keystore) via .gitignore.

  • Ensure no private keys or mnemonics are hardcoded.

• API Keys:

  • Remove hardcoded API keys from the codebase.

  • Use environment variables for secure key management.

• Test Data:

  • Sanitize test data to remove sensitive information.

  • Use mock data for testing.

• Before Commits:

  • Run git status to check for sensitive files.

  • Review changes with git diff to ensure no secrets are included.

  • Consider using a pre-commit hook to scan for sensitive information.

Handling SecretsFor local development, manage secrets securely:bash

# Copy the example environment file
cp .env.example .env

# Edit with your credentials
nano .env

The .gitignore file excludes sensitive files like:

• .env files

• Wallet data in data/wallets/

• Secret keys in data/secrets/