Standardizing an exposure classification for existing outputs (pre-BIP)

Posted by Anzus_GemWallet

Sep 6, 2026/13:06 UTC

The discussion raises important considerations about the implementation of security levels in wallet applications, specifically concerning how users are guided in response to various security states. It suggests that including a specific recommended action with each level could enhance user understanding and response effectiveness. Actions might include simple directives like "no action needed," "avoid reusing the address," or "move funds to a safer option." This recommendation prompts a question about whether these action guidelines should be standardized across all wallets or if they should be left to the discretion of individual wallet providers. Standardization could lead to uniformity in user experience and expectations, whereas allowing individual wallets to determine their own guidance could result in varied responses from different providers for the same security situation. This variability could confuse users or alter the perceived security risk of particular wallet actions.

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