# Background CovenantSQL Private Key is [encrypted with user inputted master key with a key hash suffix but stored in binary](https://github.com/CovenantSQL/CovenantSQL/blob/develop/crypto/kms/privatekeystore.go#L74). It's not suitable for copy & paste or backup. # Goal Private Key serialization and format can be identical with Bitcoin： 1. https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Private_key 2. https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Mini_private_key_format
Background
CovenantSQL Private Key is encrypted with user inputted master key with a key hash suffix but stored in binary. It's not suitable for copy & paste or backup.
Goal
Private Key serialization and format can be identical with Bitcoin：