WIF key recovery from partial data
If some WIF characters are missing, recovery feasibility depends on where the unknown symbols are and whether a public key is available. Use the guide below for a quick practical estimate.
Supported case types
| Scenario | Recoverable within reasonable time | Mask example |
|---|---|---|
| Missing symbols at the end, public key available | up to 23–24 symbols | L46ynJBbrVgH3GjqEQUJ64y3myZC??????????????????????? |
| Missing symbols at the end, no public key (address only) | up to 15–16 symbols | L46ynJBbrVgH3GjqEQUJ64y3myZCEpSVJefm3??????????????? |
| Missing symbols in the beginning or random positions, public key available | up to 13 symbols | L46y??????gH3Gj????J64y3myZ??pSVJefm3vGwsueXBeH8AXyi |
| Missing symbols in the beginning or random positions, no public key (address only) | usually 9–10 symbols | L46y?????????GjqEQUJ64y3myZCEpSVJefm3vGwsueXBeH8AXyi |
Ethics and scope: we do not recover keys that do not belong to you or were scraped from the internet (forums, chats, alleged “leaks”, random posts, and similar). We only take legitimate cases where you clearly hold part of your own access material and can explain how the situation arose.
WIF formats we handle
- Compressed WIF keys (usually starting with
KorL). - Uncompressed WIF keys (usually starting with
5). - We validate mask quality and format before starting work.
What to prepare before contacting us
- Your WIF mask with
?in unknown positions. - Public key in hex (if available), or address only if pubkey is unavailable.
- Short context: where the key came from, what is missing, and what has already been tried.
Describe your case
We typically reply within one day, and often faster. Send your message by email or Telegram (see contacts above).
How the process works
- Initial review of your mask and available data.
- Agreement on scope, conditions, and timeline.
- Execution and final verification from your side.