View Keys

View keys are a specific type of cryptographic key that allows a third party to see the transactions associated with a wallet without giving them the ability to spend the funds. This is useful for auditing, tax compliance, or allowing a user to track their own transactions on a mobile device without storing the full private spend key.

In a privacy-preserving system, this provides a way to selectively disclose information while maintaining the core privacy of the assets. It allows for a balance between absolute privacy and the need for financial transparency in regulated environments.

By providing a view key, a user can prove their holdings to a third party without compromising the security of their capital. It is an important feature for institutional users of private financial protocols.