Cryptographic Authority
Seed Phrase
A 12 or 24‑word sequence encoding a wallet’s master private key — a single point of failure made optional by CLAVI’s threshold architecture.
Definition
A sequence of 12 or 24 words (BIP‑39 standard) that encodes the master private key for a cryptocurrency wallet. While elegant in its simplicity, the seed phrase is the canonical single point of failure in digital asset custody. CLAVI’s threshold signing architecture makes seed phrases entirely optional — distributing authority so that no single artifact can be lost, stolen, or compelled. For users who prefer one, it can be securely accessed via the Runes to be copied down.