From 79b319e4dcce7dca0e8c1b84bed72a2075ea90a4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Dobromir Popov <dobromir.popov@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:46:03 +0300
Subject: [PATCH] try file restore

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 rin/wallet/cmd/restore_wallet.sh              |  90 ----
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+# Proper Self-Custody Wallet Solution for RinCoin
+
+## ❌ The Problem
+
+You're absolutely right - the wallet file backup method is NOT user-friendly for self-custody:
+- Not a simple 12-word phrase
+- Large binary files
+- Can't easily write down or memorize
+- Not compatible with standard wallet UX
+
+## ✅ The REAL Solution: BIP39 Mnemonic with Key Derivation
+
+**We need to implement BIP39 support in the web wallet layer, NOT rely on RinCoin's RPC!**
+
+### How It Works:
+
+```
+User's 12 Words (BIP39)
+    ↓ (in web wallet)
+Master Seed (BIP32)
+    ↓ (derive keys)
+Private Keys for Addresses
+    ↓ (import to RinCoin)
+RinCoin Wallet (via importprivkey)
+```
+
+### Key Insight:
+
+**The web wallet handles BIP39/BIP32 derivation, then imports the derived keys into RinCoin!**
+
+## 🎯 Implementation Architecture
+
+### Layer 1: Web Wallet (BIP39 Support)
+
+The browser extension/web wallet handles:
+- BIP39 mnemonic generation and validation
+- BIP32 key derivation
+- Address generation
+- Key management
+
+### Layer 2: RinCoin Node (Key Storage Only)
+
+The RinCoin node just stores imported keys:
+- Receives derived private keys via `importprivkey`
+- Tracks balances and transactions
+- Signs transactions when needed
+
+## 🔧 Technical Implementation
+
+### 1. Backup Flow (Generate Mnemonic)
+
+```javascript
+// In Web Wallet
+import * as bip39 from 'bip39';
+import { BIP32Factory } from 'bip32';
+import * as bitcoin from 'bitcoinjs-lib';
+
+// Generate new wallet with mnemonic
+async function createNewWallet() {
+  // 1. Generate BIP39 mnemonic (12 or 24 words)
+  const mnemonic = bip39.generateMnemonic(128); // 12 words
+  
+  // 2. Convert to seed
+  const seed = await bip39.mnemonicToSeed(mnemonic);
+  
+  // 3. Create master key
+  const root = bip32.fromSeed(seed);
+  
+  // 4. Derive keys for RinCoin (using Litecoin derivation path)
+  // m/44'/2'/0'/0/0 (Litecoin path, which RinCoin is based on)
+  const masterPath = "m/44'/2'/0'/0";
+  
+  // 5. Generate first 20 addresses
+  const addresses = [];
+  for (let i = 0; i < 20; i++) {
+    const child = root.derivePath(`${masterPath}/${i}`);
+    const privateKey = child.toWIF();
+    const address = deriveRinCoinAddress(child.publicKey);
+    
+    addresses.push({
+      index: i,
+      address: address,
+      privateKey: privateKey
+    });
+  }
+  
+  // 6. Import keys to RinCoin node
+  for (const addr of addresses) {
+    await importPrivateKeyToNode(addr.privateKey, addr.address);
+  }
+  
+  // 7. Return mnemonic to user (SHOW ONCE, USER MUST WRITE DOWN)
+  return {
+    mnemonic: mnemonic,
+    addresses: addresses.map(a => a.address)
+  };
+}
+
+// Import single key to RinCoin
+async function importPrivateKeyToNode(privateKey, label) {
+  return await rpcCall('importprivkey', [privateKey, label, false]);
+}
+```
+
+### 2. Restore Flow (From Mnemonic)
+
+```javascript
+// In Web Wallet
+async function restoreWalletFromMnemonic(mnemonic) {
+  // 1. Validate mnemonic
+  if (!bip39.validateMnemonic(mnemonic)) {
+    throw new Error('Invalid mnemonic phrase');
+  }
+  
+  // 2. Convert to seed
+  const seed = await bip39.mnemonicToSeed(mnemonic);
+  
+  // 3. Create master key
+  const root = bip32.fromSeed(seed);
+  
+  // 4. Create new wallet on node
+  await rpcCall('createwallet', [walletName, false, false]);
+  
+  // 5. Derive and import keys with gap limit
+  const masterPath = "m/44'/2'/0'/0";
+  let consecutiveUnused = 0;
+  const GAP_LIMIT = 20;
+  
+  for (let i = 0; consecutiveUnused < GAP_LIMIT; i++) {
+    const child = root.derivePath(`${masterPath}/${i}`);
+    const privateKey = child.toWIF();
+    const address = deriveRinCoinAddress(child.publicKey);
+    
+    // Import key
+    await importPrivateKeyToNode(privateKey, `addr_${i}`);
+    
+    // Check if address has been used (has transactions)
+    const hasTransactions = await checkAddressUsage(address);
+    
+    if (hasTransactions) {
+      consecutiveUnused = 0; // Reset counter
+    } else {
+      consecutiveUnused++;
+    }
+  }
+  
+  // 6. Rescan blockchain to find all transactions
+  await rpcCall('rescanblockchain', []);
+  
+  // 7. Get balance
+  const balance = await rpcCall('getbalance', []);
+  
+  return {
+    success: true,
+    balance: balance,
+    message: 'Wallet restored successfully!'
+  };
+}
+```
+
+### 3. Address Derivation for RinCoin
+
+```javascript
+import * as bitcoin from 'bitcoinjs-lib';
+
+// RinCoin uses Litecoin's address format
+function deriveRinCoinAddress(publicKey) {
+  // Use Litecoin network parameters (RinCoin is Litecoin-based)
+  const rincoinNetwork = {
+    messagePrefix: '\x19RinCoin Signed Message:\n',
+    bech32: 'rin',  // For SegWit addresses (rin1q...)
+    bip32: {
+      public: 0x019da462,  // Litecoin's public key version
+      private: 0x019d9cfe  // Litecoin's private key version
+    },
+    pubKeyHash: 0x30,  // Litecoin pubkey hash (for legacy addresses)
+    scriptHash: 0x32,  // Litecoin script hash
+    wif: 0xb0          // Litecoin WIF
+  };
+  
+  // Generate SegWit address (rin1q...)
+  const { address } = bitcoin.payments.p2wpkh({
+    pubkey: publicKey,
+    network: rincoinNetwork
+  });
+  
+  return address;
+}
+```
+
+## 📱 User Experience Design
+
+### Creating New Wallet:
+
+```
+┌─────────────────────────────────┐
+│     Create RinCoin Wallet      │
+├─────────────────────────────────┤
+│                                 │
+│  [Generate New Wallet]          │
+│                                 │
+│  ↓                              │
+│                                 │
+│  🔐 Your Recovery Phrase:       │
+│  ┌───────────────────────────┐ │
+│  │ witch collapse practice    │ │
+│  │ feed shame open despair    │ │
+│  │ creek road again ice least │ │
+│  └───────────────────────────┘ │
+│                                 │
+│  ⚠️  WRITE THIS DOWN!           │
+│  These 12 words are the ONLY    │
+│  way to recover your wallet.    │
+│                                 │
+│  ☐ I have written down my      │
+│     recovery phrase             │
+│                                 │
+│  [Continue] ─────────────────→  │
+└─────────────────────────────────┘
+```
+
+### Restoring Wallet:
+
+```
+┌─────────────────────────────────┐
+│    Restore RinCoin Wallet      │
+├─────────────────────────────────┤
+│                                 │
+│  Enter your 12-word recovery    │
+│  phrase:                        │
+│                                 │
+│  ┌───────────────────────────┐ │
+│  │ 1. witch     7. despair   │ │
+│  │ 2. collapse  8. creek     │ │
+│  │ 3. practice  9. road      │ │
+│  │ 4. feed     10. again     │ │
+│  │ 5. shame    11. ice       │ │
+│  │ 6. open     12. least     │ │
+│  └───────────────────────────┘ │
+│                                 │
+│  [Restore Wallet]               │
+│                                 │
+│  ↓                              │
+│                                 │
+│  🔄 Restoring wallet...         │
+│  • Deriving keys...        ✓   │
+│  • Importing to node...    ✓   │
+│  • Scanning blockchain...  ⏳  │
+│                                 │
+│  ✅ Restored!                   │
+│  Balance: 1059.00 RIN           │
+└─────────────────────────────────┘
+```
+
+## 🔐 Security Features
+
+### 1. Mnemonic Only (No Key Storage)
+
+```javascript
+// NEVER store the mnemonic permanently!
+// Only derive keys when needed
+
+class SecureWallet {
+  // User enters mnemonic each session
+  async unlockWallet(mnemonic) {
+    this.root = await deriveRootKey(mnemonic);
+    // Keep in memory only
+  }
+  
+  // Clear on logout
+  lockWallet() {
+    this.root = null;
+    // Clear all key material from memory
+  }
+  
+  // Derive key on-demand
+  async getPrivateKey(index) {
+    if (!this.root) throw new Error('Wallet locked');
+    return this.root.derivePath(`m/44'/2'/0'/0/${index}`);
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### 2. Optional Encryption
+
+```javascript
+// For convenience, allow encrypted storage
+async function saveEncryptedMnemonic(mnemonic, password) {
+  const encrypted = await encrypt(mnemonic, password);
+  localStorage.setItem('encrypted_wallet', encrypted);
+}
+
+async function loadEncryptedMnemonic(password) {
+  const encrypted = localStorage.getItem('encrypted_wallet');
+  return await decrypt(encrypted, password);
+}
+```
+
+## 🎯 Complete Implementation Example
+
+```javascript
+// rin-web-wallet.js
+
+import * as bip39 from 'bip39';
+import { BIP32Factory } from 'bip32';
+import * as ecc from 'tiny-secp256k1';
+import * as bitcoin from 'bitcoinjs-lib';
+
+const bip32 = BIP32Factory(ecc);
+
+class RinWebWallet {
+  constructor(rpcUrl, rpcUser, rpcPassword) {
+    this.rpcUrl = rpcUrl;
+    this.rpcUser = rpcUser;
+    this.rpcPassword = rpcPassword;
+  }
+  
+  // Create new wallet with mnemonic
+  async createWallet(walletName) {
+    // Generate mnemonic
+    const mnemonic = bip39.generateMnemonic(128); // 12 words
+    
+    // Create wallet on node
+    await this.rpcCall('createwallet', [walletName, false, false]);
+    
+    // Import initial addresses
+    await this.importAddressesFromMnemonic(mnemonic, walletName, 20);
+    
+    return {
+      mnemonic: mnemonic,
+      message: 'WRITE DOWN THESE 12 WORDS!'
+    };
+  }
+  
+  // Restore wallet from mnemonic
+  async restoreWallet(mnemonic, walletName) {
+    // Validate
+    if (!bip39.validateMnemonic(mnemonic)) {
+      throw new Error('Invalid mnemonic');
+    }
+    
+    // Create wallet on node
+    await this.rpcCall('createwallet', [walletName, false, false]);
+    
+    // Import addresses with gap limit
+    await this.importAddressesFromMnemonic(mnemonic, walletName, 100);
+    
+    // Rescan blockchain
+    await this.rpcCall('rescanblockchain', [], walletName);
+    
+    const balance = await this.rpcCall('getbalance', [], walletName);
+    
+    return {
+      success: true,
+      balance: balance
+    };
+  }
+  
+  // Internal: Import addresses from mnemonic
+  async importAddressesFromMnemonic(mnemonic, walletName, count) {
+    const seed = await bip39.mnemonicToSeed(mnemonic);
+    const root = bip32.fromSeed(seed);
+    
+    for (let i = 0; i < count; i++) {
+      const child = root.derivePath(`m/44'/2'/0'/0/${i}`);
+      const privateKey = child.toWIF();
+      
+      // Import to node
+      await this.rpcCall('importprivkey', [
+        privateKey,
+        `address_${i}`,
+        false  // Don't rescan yet
+      ], walletName);
+    }
+  }
+  
+  // RPC call helper
+  async rpcCall(method, params = [], wallet = null) {
+    const url = wallet ? `${this.rpcUrl}/wallet/${wallet}` : this.rpcUrl;
+    
+    const response = await fetch(url, {
+      method: 'POST',
+      headers: {
+        'Content-Type': 'application/json',
+        'Authorization': 'Basic ' + btoa(`${this.rpcUser}:${this.rpcPassword}`)
+      },
+      body: JSON.stringify({
+        jsonrpc: '2.0',
+        id: method,
+        method: method,
+        params: params
+      })
+    });
+    
+    const data = await response.json();
+    if (data.error) throw new Error(data.error.message);
+    return data.result;
+  }
+}
+
+// Usage
+const wallet = new RinWebWallet(
+  'http://localhost:9556',
+  'rinrpc',
+  '745ce784d5d537fc06105a1b935b7657903cfc71a5fb3b90'
+);
+
+// Create new
+const { mnemonic } = await wallet.createWallet('my_wallet');
+console.log('SAVE THESE WORDS:', mnemonic);
+
+// Restore
+await wallet.restoreWallet('witch collapse practice feed shame open despair creek road again ice least', 'restored_wallet');
+```
+
+## ✅ Benefits of This Approach
+
+1. **✅ Standard BIP39** - Compatible with hardware wallets, other software
+2. **✅ 12-word backup** - Easy to write down, memorize, store
+3. **✅ Self-custody** - User controls the mnemonic
+4. **✅ Cross-platform** - Restore on any device
+5. **✅ Secure** - Industry-standard cryptography
+6. **✅ User-friendly** - Matches MetaMask/Trust Wallet UX
+7. **✅ Works with RinCoin** - Uses `importprivkey` for each address
+
+## 🚀 Next Steps
+
+1. Implement BIP39/BIP32 support in web wallet
+2. Test key derivation with RinCoin addresses
+3. Create beautiful UI for mnemonic generation/restore
+4. Add encrypted local storage option
+5. Implement proper gap limit scanning
+6. Add address book and transaction history
+
+## 📚 Required Libraries
+
+```bash
+npm install bip39 bip32 tiny-secp256k1 bitcoinjs-lib
+```
+
+Or for Python backend:
+```bash
+pip install mnemonic bip32utils bitcoinlib
+```
+
+---
+
+**YES! You CAN create a secure, self-custody RinCoin wallet with easy mnemonic restore!** 
+
+The key is implementing BIP39 support in your web wallet layer, not relying on RinCoin's limited RPC support. 🎉
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+# RinCoin Wallet Restoration: What Actually Works
+
+## ❌ The Problem: RinCoin Doesn't Support xprv Key Imports
+
+After extensive testing, we've discovered that **RinCoin does NOT support direct xprv extended private key imports**.
+
+### What We Tried (All Failed):
+- ✗ `sethdseed` with xprv key → "Invalid private key"
+- ✗ `importprivkey` with xprv key → "Invalid private key encoding"
+- ✗ Direct HD seed restoration → Not supported
+
+### Why This Doesn't Work:
+RinCoin, despite being based on Litecoin, appears to have limited RPC support for:
+- BIP39 mnemonic seed phrases
+- Extended private key (xprv) imports
+- HD wallet seed restoration via RPC
+
+## ✅ What DOES Work: Full Wallet Dump Restoration
+
+The **ONLY reliable method** is using the complete wallet dump file:
+
+```bash
+./restore_wallet.sh /home/db/rin_wallet_backups/rin_wallet_backup_20250929_221522.txt restored_wallet
+```
+
+### Why This Works:
+- Uses `importwallet` RPC method (widely supported)
+- Imports ALL individual private keys from the dump
+- Blockchain rescans and finds all transactions
+- **Balance is restored: 1059.00155276 RIN ✓**
+
+### The Address Issue:
+The restored wallet shows **different addresses** but **same balance**:
+- Original: `rin1q...` (SegWit addresses)
+- Restored: `R...` (Legacy P2PKH addresses)
+
+**Why?** The wallet dump contains individual private keys without HD structure, so `importwallet` creates a legacy wallet.
+
+## 🎯 Practical Solutions for User-Friendly Wallets
+
+Since direct key import doesn't work, here are realistic approaches:
+
+### Option 1: Wallet File Backup/Restore (BEST)
+
+**For same device or direct file transfer:**
+
+```bash
+# Backup
+tar -czf ~/rin_wallet_backup.tar.gz /mnt/data/docker_vol/rincoin/rincoin-node/data/main/
+
+# Restore
+tar -xzf ~/rin_wallet_backup.tar.gz -C /new/path/data/
+```
+
+**Pros:**
+- ✅ Perfect restoration - same addresses, same structure
+- ✅ Fast - no blockchain rescan needed
+- ✅ Works 100% reliably
+
+**Cons:**
+- ✗ Requires file transfer (not just a text string)
+- ✗ User must handle binary wallet files
+
+### Option 2: Full Dump File Restoration (CURRENT)
+
+**For text-based backup:**
+
+```bash
+# Backup
+./dump_wallet.sh  # Creates text file with all keys
+
+# Restore
+./restore_wallet.sh /path/to/backup.txt restored_wallet
+```
+
+**Pros:**
+- ✅ Text file - easier to store/transfer
+- ✅ Works reliably
+- ✅ Balance fully restored
+
+**Cons:**
+- ✗ Changes address format (rin1q... → R...)
+- ✗ Large file (~6000 lines for active wallet)
+- ✗ Slower (requires blockchain rescan)
+
+### Option 3: Web Wallet with Server-Side Management (RECOMMENDED)
+
+**For browser extension/web wallet:**
+
+Instead of user managing keys directly, implement server-side wallet management:
+
+```javascript
+// User creates wallet
+const walletId = await createWallet(username, password);
+// Server stores encrypted wallet file
+
+// User restores wallet
+const wallet = await restoreWallet(username, password);
+// Server loads encrypted wallet file
+```
+
+**Pros:**
+- ✅ User-friendly - just username/password
+- ✅ No key management complexity
+- ✅ Perfect restoration every time
+- ✅ Can sync across devices
+
+**Cons:**
+- ✗ Requires trust in server
+- ✗ Need secure server infrastructure
+
+### Option 4: Hybrid Approach (BALANCED)
+
+**Combine wallet file + optional manual backup:**
+
+```javascript
+// Primary: Encrypted wallet file stored locally/cloud
+saveEncryptedWallet(walletFile, userPassword);
+
+// Secondary: Export full dump for disaster recovery
+exportFullDump();  // User downloads text file "just in case"
+```
+
+**Pros:**
+- ✅ User-friendly primary method (file sync)
+- ✅ Manual backup option for advanced users
+- ✅ Best of both worlds
+
+## 🔧 Technical Implementation for Web Wallet
+
+### Current Reality Check:
+```javascript
+// ❌ This WON'T work (RinCoin doesn't support it):
+async function restoreFromMnemonic(mnemonic) {
+  await rpc('sethdseed', [true, mnemonic]);  // FAILS
+}
+
+// ❌ This WON'T work either:
+async function restoreFromXprv(xprv) {
+  await rpc('importprivkey', [xprv]);  // FAILS
+}
+
+// ✅ This DOES work:
+async function restoreFromDumpFile(dumpFilePath) {
+  await rpc('createwallet', [walletName, false, false]);
+  await rpc('importwallet', [dumpFilePath]);  // WORKS!
+}
+```
+
+### Recommended Web Wallet Architecture:
+
+```javascript
+class RinWebWallet {
+  // Primary method: Wallet file management
+  async backupWallet() {
+    // Get wallet directory from node
+    const walletDir = await getWalletDirectory();
+    // Create encrypted archive
+    const encrypted = await encryptWalletFiles(walletDir, userPassword);
+    // Store locally/cloud
+    await saveBackup(encrypted);
+  }
+
+  async restoreWallet(encryptedBackup, password) {
+    // Decrypt backup
+    const walletFiles = await decrypt(encryptedBackup, password);
+    // Restore to node's wallet directory
+    await restoreWalletFiles(walletFiles);
+    // Load wallet
+    await rpc('loadwallet', [walletName]);
+  }
+
+  // Secondary method: Dump file for advanced users
+  async exportDumpFile() {
+    const dumpFile = await rpc('dumpwallet', ['/tmp/backup.txt']);
+    return downloadFile(dumpFile);
+  }
+
+  async importDumpFile(dumpFilePath) {
+    await rpc('createwallet', [walletName]);
+    await rpc('importwallet', [dumpFilePath]);
+    // Note: Addresses will be different format but balance same
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## 📱 User Experience Design
+
+### For Browser Extension:
+
+```
+┌─────────────────────────────┐
+│     RinCoin Wallet         │
+├─────────────────────────────┤
+│                             │
+│  [Create New Wallet]        │
+│                             │
+│  [Restore from Backup]      │
+│    ↓                        │
+│    • Upload wallet file     │  ← Primary method
+│    • Import dump file       │  ← Fallback method
+│                             │
+└─────────────────────────────┘
+```
+
+### Backup Flow:
+```
+1. User clicks "Backup Wallet"
+2. Extension prompts for password
+3. Creates encrypted wallet file
+4. Downloads: "rincoin-wallet-backup-2025-09-29.enc"
+5. Shows: "✓ Backup created! Store this file safely."
+```
+
+### Restore Flow:
+```
+1. User clicks "Restore Wallet"
+2. User uploads "rincoin-wallet-backup-2025-09-29.enc"
+3. Extension prompts for backup password
+4. Restores wallet files to node
+5. Shows: "✓ Wallet restored! Balance: 1059.00 RIN"
+```
+
+## 🎯 Recommendations
+
+### For MVP (Minimum Viable Product):
+1. **Use wallet file backup/restore** - Most reliable
+2. **Encrypt with user password** - Security
+3. **Store locally in browser storage** - Simple start
+4. **Add cloud sync later** - Future enhancement
+
+### For Production:
+1. **Primary: Encrypted wallet file sync**
+2. **Secondary: Optional dump file export**
+3. **Security: End-to-end encryption**
+4. **UX: Hide complexity from users**
+
+## ⚠️ Important Disclaimers
+
+### For Users:
+- The xprv key in your dump file **cannot be used** for quick restoration
+- You **must use the full dump file** or wallet directory
+- Different restoration methods may show **different addresses** (but same balance)
+
+### For Developers:
+- RinCoin's RPC API has **limited HD wallet support**
+- Extended key imports (xprv/xpub) are **not supported**
+- BIP39 mnemonic restoration is **not available via RPC**
+- The only reliable method is **`importwallet` with full dump**
+
+## 🚀 Moving Forward
+
+For a user-friendly RinCoin wallet/browser extension, **don't try to mimic MetaMask's 12-word restore**. Instead:
+
+1. **Accept the limitation**: RinCoin doesn't support simple key restoration
+2. **Design around it**: Use wallet file backups
+3. **Make it simple**: Hide the complexity with good UX
+4. **Be honest**: Tell users they need to backup their wallet file
+
+The technology constraint is real, but good UX design can still make it user-friendly! 🎨
diff --git a/rin/wallet/cmd/restore_from_seed.sh b/rin/wallet/cmd/restore_from_seed.sh
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index 5f096a9..0000000
--- a/rin/wallet/cmd/restore_from_seed.sh
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,145 +0,0 @@
-#!/bin/bash
-
-# RinCoin Wallet Restoration from Master Seed Script
-# Restores a wallet from just the master private key (xprv...)
-# Usage: ./restore_from_seed.sh "xprv9s21ZrQH143K3bjynHVk6hBTZLmV9wjqWScL3UyENBYK6RaFo75zu5jnWQtBi932zKbD7c2WARWLJNjBbE3Td2Cc44ym3dmp343qKKFXwxS" [wallet_name]
-
-set -eo pipefail
-
-if [[ $# -lt 1 ]] || [[ $# -gt 2 ]]; then
-    echo "Usage: $0 \"<master_private_key>\" [wallet_name]"
-    echo "Example: $0 \"xprv9s21ZrQH143K3bjynHVk6hBTZLmV9wjqWScL3UyENBYK6RaFo75zu5jnWQtBi932zKbD7c2WARWLJNjBbE3Td2Cc44ym3dmp343qKKFXwxS\""
-    echo "Example: $0 \"xprv9s21ZrQH143K3bjynHVk6hBTZLmV9wjqWScL3UyENBYK6RaFo75zu5jnWQtBi932zKbD7c2WARWLJNjBbE3Td2Cc44ym3dmp343qKKFXwxS\" my_restored_wallet"
-    echo ""
-    echo "To get the master key from your backup file:"
-    echo "grep 'extended private masterkey' ~/rin_wallet_backups/rin_wallet_backup_*.txt"
-    exit 1
-fi
-
-MASTER_KEY="$1"
-if [[ $# -eq 2 ]]; then
-    WALLET_NAME="$2"
-else
-    TIMESTAMP=$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S)
-    WALLET_NAME="restored_from_seed_${TIMESTAMP}"
-fi
-
-# RPC Configuration
-RPC_USER="rinrpc"
-RPC_PASSWORD="745ce784d5d537fc06105a1b935b7657903cfc71a5fb3b90"
-RPC_HOST="localhost"
-RPC_PORT="9556"
-
-# Validate master key format
-if [[ ! "$MASTER_KEY" =~ ^xprv[a-zA-Z0-9]+ ]]; then
-    echo "Error: Invalid master key format. Must start with 'xprv'"
-    exit 1
-fi
-
-# Check if RIN node is running
-if ! pgrep -f "rincoind" > /dev/null; then
-    echo "Error: RinCoin daemon is not running. Start it first."
-    exit 1
-fi
-
-echo "Checking if wallet '$WALLET_NAME' already exists..."
-
-# First try to load existing wallet
-LOAD_RESPONSE=$(curl -s -u "$RPC_USER:$RPC_PASSWORD" \
-    -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-    -d '{"jsonrpc": "2.0", "id": "loadwallet", "method": "loadwallet", "params": ["'$WALLET_NAME'"]}' \
-    "http://$RPC_HOST:$RPC_PORT")
-
-echo "Load response: $LOAD_RESPONSE"
-
-if echo "$LOAD_RESPONSE" | grep -q '"error":null'; then
-    echo "✓ Existing wallet '$WALLET_NAME' loaded successfully"
-else
-    echo "Creating new wallet for seed restoration..."
-    
-    # Create a new HD wallet (same format as main wallet)
-    CREATE_RESPONSE=$(curl -s -u "$RPC_USER:$RPC_PASSWORD" \
-        -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-        -d '{"jsonrpc": "2.0", "id": "createwallet", "method": "createwallet", "params": ["'$WALLET_NAME'", false, false, "", false, false, true]}' \
-        "http://$RPC_HOST:$RPC_PORT")
-
-    if echo "$CREATE_RESPONSE" | grep -q '"error":null'; then
-        echo "✓ New wallet '$WALLET_NAME' created successfully"
-    else
-        echo "Error creating wallet: $CREATE_RESPONSE"
-        exit 1
-    fi
-fi
-
-echo "Setting HD seed from master private key..."
-
-# First, try to import the master key directly
-IMPORT_RESPONSE=$(curl -s -u "$RPC_USER:$RPC_PASSWORD" \
-    -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-    -d '{"jsonrpc": "2.0", "id": "importprivkey", "method": "importprivkey", "params": ["'$MASTER_KEY'", "", false]}' \
-    "http://$RPC_HOST:$RPC_PORT/wallet/$WALLET_NAME")
-
-if echo "$IMPORT_RESPONSE" | grep -q '"error":null'; then
-    echo "✓ Master key imported successfully"
-else
-    echo "Import response: $IMPORT_RESPONSE"
-    
-    # Alternative: Try sethdseed with newkeypool=true (flush old keys and set new seed)
-    SEED_RESPONSE=$(curl -s -u "$RPC_USER:$RPC_PASSWORD" \
-        -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-        -d '{"jsonrpc": "2.0", "id": "sethdseed", "method": "sethdseed", "params": [true, "'$MASTER_KEY'"]}' \
-        "http://$RPC_HOST:$RPC_PORT/wallet/$WALLET_NAME")
-    
-    if echo "$SEED_RESPONSE" | grep -q '"error":null'; then
-        echo "✓ HD seed set successfully"
-    else
-        echo "Error setting HD seed: $SEED_RESPONSE"
-        echo "Note: The master key format might not be compatible with this method"
-        echo "Try using the full wallet dump restoration instead"
-    fi
-fi
-
-# Rescan the blockchain to find existing transactions
-echo "Rescanning blockchain to find existing transactions..."
-RESCAN_RESPONSE=$(curl -s -u "$RPC_USER:$RPC_PASSWORD" \
-    -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-    -d '{"jsonrpc": "2.0", "id": "rescanblockchain", "method": "rescanblockchain", "params": []}' \
-    "http://$RPC_HOST:$RPC_PORT/wallet/$WALLET_NAME")
-
-if echo "$RESCAN_RESPONSE" | grep -q '"error":null'; then
-    echo "✓ Blockchain rescan completed"
-else
-    echo "Warning: Blockchain rescan failed or is still in progress: $RESCAN_RESPONSE"
-fi
-
-echo "Generating addresses from seed..."
-
-# Generate some addresses to populate the wallet
-for i in {1..10}; do
-    ADDRESS_RESPONSE=$(curl -s -u "$RPC_USER:$RPC_PASSWORD" \
-        -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-        -d '{"jsonrpc": "2.0", "id": "getnewaddress", "method": "getnewaddress", "params": []}' \
-        "http://$RPC_HOST:$RPC_PORT/wallet/$WALLET_NAME")
-    
-    if echo "$ADDRESS_RESPONSE" | grep -q '"error":null'; then
-        echo "  Generated address $i"
-    else
-        echo "Warning: Failed to generate address $i"
-    fi
-done
-
-echo ""
-echo "✅ Wallet restored from master key successfully!"
-echo "Wallet name: $WALLET_NAME"
-echo ""
-echo "Important notes:"
-echo "- The wallet has been restored and blockchain rescan has been initiated"
-echo "- It may take several minutes for the rescan to complete and funds to appear"
-echo "- Monitor the node logs for rescan progress"
-echo "- Run: ./rin/wallet/cmd/check_balance.sh to check current balance"
-echo ""
-echo "To manually trigger rescan again (if needed):"
-echo "curl -s -u \"$RPC_USER:$RPC_PASSWORD\" -H \"Content-Type: application/json\" -d '{\"jsonrpc\": \"2.0\", \"id\": \"rescanblockchain\", \"method\": \"rescanblockchain\", \"params\": []}' \"http://$RPC_HOST:$RPC_PORT/wallet/$WALLET_NAME\""
-echo ""
-echo "Check balance with:"
-echo "curl -s -u \"$RPC_USER:$RPC_PASSWORD\" -H \"Content-Type: application/json\" -d '{\"jsonrpc\": \"2.0\", \"id\": \"getbalance\", \"method\": \"getbalance\", \"params\": []}' \"http://$RPC_HOST:$RPC_PORT/wallet/$WALLET_NAME\""
diff --git a/rin/wallet/cmd/restore_wallet.sh b/rin/wallet/cmd/restore_wallet.sh
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index 8f33417..0000000
--- a/rin/wallet/cmd/restore_wallet.sh
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,90 +0,0 @@
-#!/bin/bash
-
-# RinCoin Wallet Restoration Script
-# Restores a wallet from a dump file on a new RinCoin node.
-# Prerequisites: RinCoin node running, backup file available.
-
-set -eo pipefail
-
-if [[ $# -lt 1 ]] || [[ $# -gt 2 ]]; then
-    echo "Usage: $0 <path_to_backup_file> [wallet_name]"
-    echo "Example: $0 ~/rin_wallet_backups/rin_wallet_backup_20230923.txt"
-    echo "Example: $0 ~/rin_wallet_backups/rin_wallet_backup_20230923.txt my_restored_wallet"
-    exit 1
-fi
-
-BACKUP_FILE="$1"
-NEW_WALLET_NAME="${2:-restored_main}"  # Use provided name or default
-
-# RPC Configuration
-RPC_USER="rinrpc"
-RPC_PASSWORD="745ce784d5d537fc06105a1b935b7657903cfc71a5fb3b90"
-RPC_HOST="localhost"
-RPC_PORT="9556"
-
-# Verify backup file exists
-if [[ ! -f "$BACKUP_FILE" ]]; then
-    echo "Error: Backup file '$BACKUP_FILE' not found."
-    exit 1
-fi
-
-# Check if RIN node is running
-if ! pgrep -f "rincoind" > /dev/null; then
-    echo "Error: RinCoin daemon is not running. Start it first."
-    exit 1
-fi
-
-# Copy backup file to daemon's data directory
-TIMESTAMP=$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S)
-DAEMON_BACKUP_FILE="/data/restore_backup_${TIMESTAMP}.txt"
-SYSTEM_BACKUP_FILE="/mnt/data/docker_vol/rincoin/rincoin-node/data/restore_backup_${TIMESTAMP}.txt"
-
-echo "Copying backup file to daemon directory..."
-cp "$BACKUP_FILE" "$SYSTEM_BACKUP_FILE"
-
-echo "Backup file copied to: $DAEMON_BACKUP_FILE"
-
-echo "Creating new wallet and importing keys..."
-
-    # Create a new wallet to avoid conflicts (match original wallet settings)
-    CREATE_RESPONSE=$(curl -s -u "$RPC_USER:$RPC_PASSWORD" \
-        -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-        -d '{"jsonrpc": "2.0", "id": "createwallet", "method": "createwallet", "params": ["'$NEW_WALLET_NAME'", false, true, "", false, false, true]}' \
-        "http://$RPC_HOST:$RPC_PORT")
-
-if echo "$CREATE_RESPONSE" | grep -q '"error":null'; then
-    echo "✓ New wallet '$NEW_WALLET_NAME' created successfully"
-else
-    echo "Error creating wallet: $CREATE_RESPONSE"
-    exit 1
-fi
-
-# Import the dump file
-echo "Importing wallet from backup file..."
-IMPORT_RESPONSE=$(curl -s -u "$RPC_USER:$RPC_PASSWORD" \
-    -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-    -d '{"jsonrpc": "2.0", "id": "importwallet", "method": "importwallet", "params": ["'$DAEMON_BACKUP_FILE'"]}' \
-    "http://$RPC_HOST:$RPC_PORT/wallet/$NEW_WALLET_NAME")
-
-if echo "$IMPORT_RESPONSE" | grep -q '"error":null'; then
-    echo "✓ Wallet imported successfully"
-else
-    echo "Error importing wallet: $IMPORT_RESPONSE"
-    exit 1
-fi
-
-# Clean up
-echo "Cleaning up temporary files..."
-rm -f "$SYSTEM_BACKUP_FILE"
-
-echo "✅ Wallet restored successfully!"
-echo "New wallet name: $NEW_WALLET_NAME"
-echo ""
-echo "Verify with:"
-echo "curl -s -u \"$RPC_USER:$RPC_PASSWORD\" -H \"Content-Type: application/json\" -d '{\"jsonrpc\": \"2.0\", \"id\": \"getbalance\", \"method\": \"getbalance\", \"params\": []}' \"http://$RPC_HOST:$RPC_PORT/wallet/$NEW_WALLET_NAME\""
-echo ""
-echo "Or check balance with:"
-echo "./rin/wallet/cmd/check_balance.sh"
-echo ""
-echo "To use this wallet as default, update scripts to use wallet name: $NEW_WALLET_NAME"
-
diff --git a/rin/wallet/cmd/restore_wallet_file.sh b/rin/wallet/cmd/restore_wallet_file.sh
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8e9bc08
--- /dev/null
+++ b/rin/wallet/cmd/restore_wallet_file.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,178 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+
+# RinCoin Wallet File Restoration Script
+# This is the RECOMMENDED restoration method for user-friendly wallets!
+# Restores a wallet from a complete wallet directory backup
+#
+# This preserves:
+# - All addresses (EXACT format - rin1q...)
+# - HD wallet structure
+# - Transaction history
+# - All wallet metadata
+
+set -euo pipefail
+
+if [[ $# -lt 1 ]] || [[ $# -gt 2 ]]; then
+    echo "Usage: $0 <backup_file.tar.gz> [new_wallet_name]"
+    echo ""
+    echo "Examples:"
+    echo "  $0 ~/rin_wallet_file_backup_main_20250929.tar.gz"
+    echo "  $0 ~/rin_wallet_file_backup_main_20250929.tar.gz restored_main"
+    echo ""
+    echo "This restores a wallet from a complete wallet directory backup."
+    echo "The wallet will have IDENTICAL addresses to the original."
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+BACKUP_FILE="$1"
+NEW_WALLET_NAME="${2:-}"
+
+# Wallet paths
+DATA_DIR="/mnt/data/docker_vol/rincoin/rincoin-node/data"
+
+# RPC Configuration
+RPC_USER="rinrpc"
+RPC_PASSWORD="745ce784d5d537fc06105a1b935b7657903cfc71a5fb3b90"
+RPC_HOST="localhost"
+RPC_PORT="9556"
+
+echo "RinCoin Wallet File Restoration"
+echo "================================"
+echo "Backup file: $BACKUP_FILE"
+echo ""
+
+# Check if backup file exists
+if [[ ! -f "$BACKUP_FILE" ]]; then
+    echo "Error: Backup file not found: $BACKUP_FILE"
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+# Check if RIN node is running
+if ! pgrep -f "rincoind" > /dev/null; then
+    echo "Error: RinCoin daemon is not running. Start it first."
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+# Extract wallet name from archive
+echo "Examining backup file..."
+ORIGINAL_WALLET_NAME=$(tar -tzf "$BACKUP_FILE" | head -1 | cut -d/ -f1)
+
+if [[ -z "$ORIGINAL_WALLET_NAME" ]]; then
+    echo "Error: Could not determine wallet name from backup file"
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+echo "Original wallet name: $ORIGINAL_WALLET_NAME"
+
+# Determine target wallet name
+if [[ -z "$NEW_WALLET_NAME" ]]; then
+    NEW_WALLET_NAME="$ORIGINAL_WALLET_NAME"
+    echo "Target wallet name: $NEW_WALLET_NAME (same as original)"
+else
+    echo "Target wallet name: $NEW_WALLET_NAME (renamed)"
+fi
+
+TARGET_WALLET_DIR="$DATA_DIR/$NEW_WALLET_NAME"
+
+# Check if target already exists
+if [[ -d "$TARGET_WALLET_DIR" ]]; then
+    echo ""
+    echo "Warning: Wallet '$NEW_WALLET_NAME' already exists at: $TARGET_WALLET_DIR"
+    read -p "Do you want to overwrite it? (yes/no): " CONFIRM
+    if [[ "$CONFIRM" != "yes" ]]; then
+        echo "Restoration cancelled."
+        exit 1
+    fi
+    
+    # Try to unload if loaded
+    echo "Unloading existing wallet..."
+    curl -s -u "$RPC_USER:$RPC_PASSWORD" \
+        -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+        -d '{"jsonrpc": "2.0", "id": "unloadwallet", "method": "unloadwallet", "params": ["'$NEW_WALLET_NAME'"]}' \
+        "http://$RPC_HOST:$RPC_PORT" > /dev/null 2>&1
+    
+    # Remove existing
+    echo "Removing existing wallet directory..."
+    rm -rf "$TARGET_WALLET_DIR"
+fi
+
+# Extract backup
+echo ""
+echo "Extracting backup..."
+cd "$DATA_DIR"
+tar -xzf "$BACKUP_FILE"
+
+# Rename if necessary
+if [[ "$ORIGINAL_WALLET_NAME" != "$NEW_WALLET_NAME" ]]; then
+    mv "$ORIGINAL_WALLET_NAME" "$NEW_WALLET_NAME"
+    echo "✓ Wallet renamed from '$ORIGINAL_WALLET_NAME' to '$NEW_WALLET_NAME'"
+fi
+
+# Verify extraction
+if [[ ! -d "$TARGET_WALLET_DIR" ]]; then
+    echo "❌ Error: Wallet directory was not created"
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+echo "✓ Wallet files extracted successfully"
+
+# Load wallet
+echo ""
+echo "Loading wallet into RinCoin node..."
+LOAD_RESPONSE=$(curl -s -u "$RPC_USER:$RPC_PASSWORD" \
+    -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+    -d '{"jsonrpc": "2.0", "id": "loadwallet", "method": "loadwallet", "params": ["'$NEW_WALLET_NAME'"]}' \
+    "http://$RPC_HOST:$RPC_PORT")
+
+if echo "$LOAD_RESPONSE" | grep -q '"error":null'; then
+    echo "✓ Wallet loaded successfully"
+else
+    echo "Error loading wallet: $LOAD_RESPONSE"
+    echo ""
+    echo "The wallet files are restored, but RinCoin couldn't load them."
+    echo "You may need to restart the RinCoin daemon."
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+# Get wallet info
+echo ""
+echo "Verifying wallet..."
+BALANCE_RESPONSE=$(curl -s -u "$RPC_USER:$RPC_PASSWORD" \
+    -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+    -d '{"jsonrpc": "2.0", "id": "getbalance", "method": "getbalance", "params": []}' \
+    "http://$RPC_HOST:$RPC_PORT/wallet/$NEW_WALLET_NAME")
+
+BALANCE=$(echo "$BALANCE_RESPONSE" | grep -o '"result":[0-9.]*' | cut -d: -f2)
+
+echo "Current balance: $BALANCE RIN"
+echo ""
+
+# Show addresses for verification
+echo "Restored addresses:"
+ADDRESSES_RESPONSE=$(curl -s -u "$RPC_USER:$RPC_PASSWORD" \
+    -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+    -d '{"jsonrpc": "2.0", "id": "listreceivedbyaddress", "method": "listreceivedbyaddress", "params": [0, true, true]}' \
+    "http://$RPC_HOST:$RPC_PORT/wallet/$NEW_WALLET_NAME")
+
+echo "$ADDRESSES_RESPONSE" | grep -o '"address":"[^"]*"' | cut -d'"' -f4 | head -5
+
+echo ""
+echo "✅ Wallet restored successfully!"
+echo ""
+echo "📊 Restoration Summary:"
+echo "   Wallet name: $NEW_WALLET_NAME"
+echo "   Balance: $BALANCE RIN"
+echo "   Status: Ready to use"
+echo ""
+echo "💡 IMPORTANT:"
+echo "   - All addresses are IDENTICAL to the original wallet"
+echo "   - Transaction history is fully preserved"
+echo "   - No blockchain rescan needed"
+echo "   - This is the PERFECT restoration method!"
+echo ""
+echo "🔧 Commands:"
+echo "   Check balance:"
+echo "   curl -s -u \"$RPC_USER:$RPC_PASSWORD\" -d '{\"jsonrpc\": \"2.0\", \"id\": \"getbalance\", \"method\": \"getbalance\"}' \"http://$RPC_HOST:$RPC_PORT/wallet/$NEW_WALLET_NAME\""
+echo ""
+echo "   List wallets:"
+echo "   ./list_wallets.sh"
diff --git a/rin/wallet/cmd/simple_restore.sh b/rin/wallet/cmd/simple_restore.sh
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index 5b059b7..0000000
--- a/rin/wallet/cmd/simple_restore.sh
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@@ -1,25 +0,0 @@
-#!/bin/bash
-
-# Simple seed restoration
-MASTER_KEY="$1"
-TIMESTAMP=$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S)
-WALLET_NAME="seed_restore_${TIMESTAMP}"
-
-echo "Creating wallet: $WALLET_NAME"
-echo "Master key: $MASTER_KEY"
-
-curl -s -u "rinrpc:745ce784d5d537fc06105a1b935b7657903cfc71a5fb3b90" \
-    -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-    -d "{\"jsonrpc\": \"2.0\", \"id\": \"createwallet\", \"method\": \"createwallet\", \"params\": [\"$WALLET_NAME\", false, true, \"\", false, false, true]}" \
-    "http://localhost:9556"
-
-echo ""
-echo "Setting seed..."
-
-curl -s -u "rinrpc:745ce784d5d537fc06105a1b935b7657903cfc71a5fb3b90" \
-    -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-    -d "{\"jsonrpc\": \"2.0\", \"id\": \"sethdseed\", \"method\": \"sethdseed\", \"params\": [true, \"$MASTER_KEY\"]}" \
-    "http://localhost:9556/wallet/$WALLET_NAME"
-
-echo ""
-echo "Done! Wallet name: $WALLET_NAME"