Double Check Your Private Keys

The core developers wish to “lock in” the NEM NEMesis accounts, after which addresses may not be changed so we strongly urge everyone to double and triple check that their private key, public key and address are all correct by utilising the “verify real account data” function in the NEM beta client. It is of utmost importance that all users be sure to check that their keys are correct and secure, otherwise XEM will be lost and it will not be possible to recover once the NEM addresses are locked in.

When you open the beta client, which you can download here, you will see a “cog” symbol next to your address which opens an options menu. Within this menu you will see the “verify real account data” option which you will need to select. Upon selection, a window will open requesting that you enter your real account address (Nb: starts with an “N”), public key and private key. If they match, or if unfortunately they don't, a message will display letting you know the outcome. If the information you entered does not match after a number of attempts, you have to recreate your real account data, test that it matches and submit your new address to a Patmast3r or Makoto asap. The deadline for submitting a new address is now set as the 22/3/2015 @ 23:59:59. After this date it will no longer be possible to change your address. Please do not take chances with your real account data as everyone only gets one chance at this!