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Smart-account validation

A smart account uses programmable authorisation rather than one external key.

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  1. Overview
  2. Why it matters
  3. What to check
  4. Sources

Overview

A smart account uses programmable authorisation rather than one external key.

Why it matters

Modules, guardians and paymasters can improve recovery or add compromise paths.

What to check

Inspect validation code and every installed extension.

Sources

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