diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index c0aebb7..bfdc715 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -13,43 +13,58 @@ Just type [`vanity-eth.tk`](https://vanity-eth.tk) to use it ⚡️ ## What's a vanity address? -A vanity address is an address which part of it is chosen by yourself, making it look less random. +A vanity address is an address in which you can choose a part of it to make it appear less random. -Examples: `0xc0ffee254729296a45a3885639AC7E10F9d54979`, or `0x999999cf1046e68e36E1aA2E0E07105eDDD1f08E` +Examples: + +- `0xc0ffee254729296a45a3885639AC7E10F9d54979` +- `0x999999cf1046e68e36E1aA2E0E07105eDDD1f08E` ## Usage First of all, visit [`vanity-eth.tk`](https://vanity-eth.tk) -Enter as short prefix/suffix of your choice at the bottom of the page, and click ‘generate’ to start. Your browser will -generate lots of random addresses until one matches your input. +Enter a short prefix and/or suffix of your choice and click _Generate_ to start. Your browser will +generate lots of random addresses until it finds one that matches your input. -Once an address is found, you can reveal the private key, or click the 'save' button to download a password-encrypted keystore file. +Once an address is found, you can choose to reveal the private key or click the _Save_ button to download a password-encrypted keystore file. -You can increase the number of working threads to reach higher speeds, or decrease it if your computer struggles. +Adjusting the number of working threads can increase or decrease the speed, depending on your computer's capabilities. ## Security -As explained above, everything is computed only in your browser. Nothing ever leaves your machine, or even your browser tab. -There is no database, no server-side code. Everything vanishes when you close your tab. +As mentioned earlier, all computations occur solely within your browser. Nothing ever leaves your machine, or even your browser tab. +There is no database, no server-side code. Everything vanishes when you close your browser tab. -**Vanity-ETH cannot and will never store your private key**, and if you don't trust it, you have 3 ways to ensure your key remains private: +**Vanity-ETH cannot and will never store your private key.** If you have concerns about its trustworthiness, you have three options to ensure the privacy of your key: -- Once the web page is loaded, you can turn off the internet and continue playing, it will work seamlessly -- You can also download the latest build of Vanity-ETH [here](https://git.io/veth-dl) - and use it on a completely offline computer -- The code is 100% open source and available on GitHub. You can review it as much as you want before using it +- After loading the web page, you can disconnect from the internet and continue using it seamlessly +- Alternatively, you can download the latest build of Vanity-ETH [here](https://git.io/veth-dl) + and use it on an offline computer +- The code is 100% open source and available on GitHub, allowing you to review it thoroughly before usage. Vanity-ETH uses a cryptographically secure pseudorandom number generator (CSPRNG) to generate Ethereum addresses. -The keystore file is encrypted with a AES-128-CTR cipher using the PBKDF2-SHA256 derivation function with 65536 hashing rounds. +The keystore file is encrypted with an AES-128-CTR cipher using the PBKDF2-SHA256 derivation function with 65536 hashing rounds. + +## Other browser-based tools + +Be aware that due to its popularity and open-source nature, Vanity-ETH has been widely copied, leading to the existence of websites claiming to provide the same functionality. Sometimes, they are perfect clones hosted on very similar domains. + +Most of them do not credit the original code, are not open-source, and may contain malicious code. + +Vanity-ETH has always been the **first** browser-based ETH vanity address generator, and remains the most popular and trusted one. + +To be sure you're on the real Vanity-ETH website, search for [Vanity-ETH on GitHub](https://github.com/search?o=desc&q=Vanity-ETH&s=stars), find the repository with the most stars (> 600), and click the link in the description. Double check by searching [Vanity-ETH on Google](https://www.google.com/search?q=Vanity-ETH). ## Performance -For some reason, the performance of Vanity-ETH can vary a lot from a browser to another. -Currently, Chrome provides the best results. +Vanity-ETH's performance may vary significantly across different browsers. Currently, Chrome provides the best results. -Using Vanity-ETH on your phone or tablet will work, but don't expect to reach the speed of a good computer. +While you can use Vanity-ETH on your phone or tablet, it is unlikely to match the speed of a traditional computer. + +**N.B:** Vanity-ETH is designed to be a user-friendly tool that runs directly in your browser, providing easy accessibility without the need to download or install additional software. +However, browser-based tools have inherent limitations that may affect their performance and efficiency. Some dedicated command-line tools are more difficult to use, but may offer better performance. ## Compatibility diff --git a/public/index.html b/public/index.html index dd82f6c..ce0e10a 100644 --- a/public/index.html +++ b/public/index.html @@ -7,8 +7,8 @@ content="width=device-width, user-scalable=no, initial-scale=1.0, maximum-scale=1.0, minimum-scale=1.0" /> - Vanity ETH | Ethereum vanity address generator - + Vanity-ETH | Ethereum vanity address generator + - + diff --git a/src/vue/Description.vue b/src/vue/Description.vue index 2893d2f..f19dccb 100644 --- a/src/vue/Description.vue +++ b/src/vue/Description.vue @@ -1,56 +1,80 @@