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You don't have to put your private key on Keybase servers to use Keybase.

• makach 10y ago
  I noticed that you don't have to, but what is then the benefit of this web site..?
  • defen 10y ago
    Seamless secure file sharing with decent identity authentication - https://keybase.io/docs/kbfs https://keybase.io/docs/kbfs
    • makach 10y ago
      it's only secure if you can ensure that no one has tampered with your keys. if your keys are generated behind a service like this, how can you know that you are safe?
      • defen 10y ago
        You can use Keybase without their ever seeing your private key.
  • morgante 10y ago
    It's an easy way to exchange public keys and to introduce people to crypto.