🔐 BLOCO | Wallet Manager

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Features
• Installation
• Usage
• Roadmap
• Contributing
• License

Introduction

BLOCO Wallet Manager is a command-line interface (CLI) application designed to manage cryptocurrency wallets compatible with the Ethereum network and adhering to the KeyStoreV3 standard. Developed in GoLang, BLOCO provides a Terminal User Interface (TUI) for seamless wallet management. Future integrations will include external vaults such as Hashicorp Vault, Amazon KMS, Cloud HSM, and Azure Key Vault.

Features

• Wallet Management

  • Create new wallets compatible with Ethereum.
  • Import wallets using Mnemonics.
  • Import KeyStoreV3 wallets with any file extension or no extension.
  • Enhanced keystore import with multi-file selection and batch processing:
    • Multi-file selection with checkbox interface
    • Directory selection for batch import
    • Automatic password file detection (.pwd files)
    • Interactive file picker with keyboard navigation
    • JSON file filtering for keystore files
  • Export wallets in KeyStoreV3 format.
  • Delete, block, and unblock wallet addresses.
  • List all managed wallets.

• Security

  • Compatibility with KeyStoreV3 for secure key storage.
  • Planned integration with external vaults:
    • Hashicorp Vault
    • Amazon KMS
    • Cloud HSM
    • Azure Key Vault

• Configuration Management

  • Robust configuration file handling with atomic operations
  • Automatic backup and restore capabilities
  • Network configuration with proper TOML formatting
  • Safe editing of configuration files

• Balance Inquiry

  • Query the balance of Ethereum-compatible wallets.

• Extensibility

  • Support for additional blockchain networks (future).
  • Support for multiple cryptographic curves and signature algorithms:
    • Curves: secp256k1, secp256r1, ed25519
    • Algorithms: ECDSA, EdDSA

Installation

Ensure you have Go installed on your system.

git clone https://github.com/italoag/bloco-wallet.git
cd bloco-wallet
go build -o bloco-wallet

Move the executable to a directory in your PATH for easy access:

mv bloco-wallet /usr/local/bin/

Usage

Run the BLOCO Wallet using the terminal:

bloco-wallet

Navigate through the TUI to manage your wallets. Available commands include:

• Create Wallet: Initialize a new Ethereum-compatible wallet.
• Import Wallet: Import existing wallets using Mnemonics or KeyStore files.
• Enhanced Keystore Import:
  • Select multiple keystore files or entire directories
  • Automatic detection of password files (.pwd)
  • Interactive file picker with keyboard navigation
  • Batch processing with progress tracking
• List Wallets: Display all managed wallets.

Enhanced Import Workflow

The enhanced keystore import feature provides an intuitive file selection interface:

1. File Selection: Use the enhanced file picker to navigate directories and select keystore files
2. Multi-Selection: Select multiple files using the space bar or entire directories
3. Password Detection: Automatically detects corresponding .pwd files for seamless import
4. Password Input: Secure modal popup for manual password entry when needed
5. Batch Processing: Import multiple keystores in a single operation with progress tracking

Key Bindings for File Picker:

• ↑/↓ or j/k: Navigate files
• Space: Toggle file selection
• Enter: Open directory or confirm selection
• Tab: Confirm final selection
• Ctrl+A: Select all files
• Ctrl+C: Clear selection
• Esc: Go back or cancel

Password Input Features:

• Secure Input: Password masking with bullet characters for security
• Error Handling: Clear error messages with retry mechanism
• Skip Option: Ability to skip individual files during batch import
• Retry Limits: Configurable maximum attempts to prevent brute force
• Key Bindings: Enter to confirm, Esc to cancel, Ctrl+S to skip file

Import Progress Tracking:

• Real-time Progress: Animated progress bar with percentage completion
• Current File Display: Shows which keystore is currently being processed
• Error Categorization: Distinguishes between failed imports and skipped files
• Pause/Resume: Progress pauses during password input and resumes automatically
• Completion Summary: Detailed statistics including success/failure/skip counts and timing
• Error History: Tracks and displays recent errors with context
• Visual Status: Clear indicators for importing, paused, and completed states

Roadmap

Upcoming Features:

• Vault Integrations:

  • Hashicorp Vault
  • Amazon KMS
  • Cloud HSM
  • Azure Key Vault

• Multi-Network Support:

  • Integration with additional blockchain networks.

• Advanced Cryptography:

  • Support for secp256r1 and ed25519 curves.
  • Implementation of ECDSA and EdDSA signature algorithms.

• Enhanced Security Features:

  • Import Wallet: Import existing wallets using private keys.
  • Two-factor authentication for wallet access.
  • Multi-signature wallet support.

• User Experience Improvements:

  • Enhanced TUI with more intuitive navigation.
  • Detailed transaction histories and analytics.
  • Delete an account address.
  • Delete Wallet: Remove a wallet from the manager.
  • Block/Unblock Wallet: Temporarily disable or enable a wallet address.
  • Check Balance: View the balance of a selected wallet.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bugfix.
3. Commit your changes with clear messages.
4. Submit a pull request detailing your changes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.