migration notice

Author: feruzm

astro.config.mjs

@@ -93,6 +93,7 @@ export default defineConfig({
             { label: "Delegate Hive Power", slug: "guides/delegate-hp" },
             { label: "Create community", slug: "guides/create-community" },
             { label: "Witness voting", slug: "guides/vote-witness" },
+            { label: "Seed phrase migration", slug: "guides/seed-phrase-migration" },
           ],
         },
         {

src/content/docs/guides/seed-phrase-migration.md

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+---
+title: Migrate funds using your seed phrase
+description: How to use your 12-word seed phrase or seed file from Ecency to move cross-chain funds (BTC, ETH, SOL, etc.) into an external wallet.
+---
+
+# Migrate funds using your seed phrase
+
+Ecency previously generated **12-word seed phrases** (and seed files) when creating cross-chain wallets for BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, APT, TRX, and TON. We are moving back to the standard **Hive master password** for account security, simplicity, and seed phrase generation is being discontinued.
+
+If you deposited tokens to a cross-chain wallet created with a seed phrase during wallet signup process or setup external wallets process, this guide explains how to **import that phrase into an external wallet app** so you can access and move your funds.
+
+---
+
+## Before you start
+
+- **Locate your seed phrase** — the 12 English words you were shown (or saved in a seed file) when the wallet was generated. If you cannot find it, check backups, screenshots, or any exported seed file from Ecency.
+- **Never share your seed phrase** with anyone. Any person or app that has it can move your funds.
+- **Use a trusted device** — avoid public Wi-Fi and shared computers.
+
+> If you never deposited funds to a cross-chain address generated by Ecency, there is nothing to migrate.
+
+---
+
+## Step 1 — Choose a wallet app for your chain
+
+Pick a reputable, well-known wallet that supports **importing a 12-word BIP-39 mnemonic** (the standard behind most seed phrases). Common options:
+
+| Chain | Recommended wallets |
+|-------|-------------------|
+| **BTC** | BlueWallet, Sparrow, Electrum |
+| **ETH / BNB** | MetaMask, Rabby, Trust Wallet |
+| **SOL** | Phantom, Solflare |
+| **APT** | Petra, Pontem |
+| **TRX** | TronLink |
+| **TON** | Tonkeeper, MyTonWallet |
+
+> Always download wallets from their **official website** or from verified app-store listings. Fake wallet apps are a common scam vector.
+
+---
+
+## Step 2 — Import your seed phrase
+
+The exact steps vary by wallet, but the general flow is:
+
+1. Open the wallet app and choose **Import Wallet** (or "Restore", "Recover", "Use existing wallet").
+2. Select **12-word recovery phrase** when asked for the type.
+3. Enter your 12 words **in the exact order** they were given. Spelling matters; each word comes from a fixed list.
+4. Set a local password or PIN when prompted — this only protects the app on your device.
+5. The wallet will derive your address and display your balance.
+
+If the balance shows **zero** but you know funds were deposited, you may need to set a **custom derivation path**. See the table below.
+
+---
+
+## Ecency derivation paths
+
+Ecency used the following derivation paths depending on when and how your wallet was created. If an external wallet does not find your balance automatically, try entering these paths manually in its **advanced** or **custom derivation path** settings.
+
+### Wallets created during signup
+
+| Chain | Derivation path |
+|-------|----------------|
+| **BTC** | `m/44'/0'/0'/0/0` |
+| **ETH** | `m/44'/60'/0'/0/0` |
+| **BNB** | `m/44'/60'/0'/0/0` |
+| **SOL** | `m/44'/501'/0'/0'` |
+| **TRX** | `m/44'/195'/0'/0/0` |
+| **APT** | `m/44'/637'/0'/0'/0'` |
+| **TON** | `m/44'/607'/0'` |
+
+### Wallets created via external wallet setup
+
+| Chain | Derivation path |
+|-------|----------------|
+| **BTC** | `m/84'/0'/0'/0/0` |
+| **ETH** | `m/84'/60'/0'/0/0` |
+| **BNB** | `m/84'/60'/0'/0/0` |
+| **SOL** | `m/84'/501'/0'/0/0` |
+| **TRX** | `m/44'/195'/0'/0'/0'` |
+| **APT** | `m/84'/637'/0'/0/0` |
+| **TON** | `m/44'/607'/0'` |
+
+> **Tip:** If you are unsure which set applies to you, try the signup paths first. If the wallet shows a zero balance and a different address than the one you used in Ecency, try the external wallet setup paths. Some wallet apps (e.g., Trust Wallet, Exodus) only support standard BIP-44 paths, so the signup paths are more widely compatible.
+
+---
+
+## Step 3 — Move your funds
+
+Once the wallet shows your balance:
+
+1. Use the wallet's **Send** function.
+2. Enter the **destination address** — this could be an exchange deposit address, another personal wallet, or any valid address on that chain.
+3. Review the **network fee** estimate before confirming.
+4. Submit the transaction and wait for on-chain confirmation.
+
+> For large balances, send a small test amount first to verify everything works.
+
+---
+
+## After migration
+
+- Your funds now live at the destination address and are no longer tied to the Ecency-generated wallet.
+- You can safely stop using the old seed phrase once the balance is zero and all transactions are confirmed.
+- Store the seed phrase securely (or destroy it) — do not leave it in plaintext files or cloud storage.
+
+---
+
+## Security reminders
+
+- **One phrase, one purpose.** Do not reuse a seed phrase across multiple services.
+- **Beware of phishing.** No legitimate wallet app will ever ask you to enter your seed phrase into a website or chat.
+- **Double-check addresses.** Clipboard malware can silently swap addresses. Always verify the first and last few characters before sending.
+- **Keep software updated.** Wallet apps and your operating system should be on the latest version.
+
+---
+
+## FAQ
+
+**What if I lost my seed phrase?**
+Without the seed phrase (or the private key derived from it), there is no way to recover funds on external chains. Ecency does not store a copy of your seed phrase.
+
+**Can I still see my cross-chain balance in Ecency?**
+While the cross-chain wallet feature is active, your balance will still appear in Ecency. However, you should migrate funds to a wallet you fully control as soon as possible. Multichain wallet is being upgraded to use different structure.
+
+**Does this affect my Hive account or HIVE/HBD balance?**
+No. Your Hive account is secured by your Hive keys (master password, owner/active/posting/memo keys). This guide only covers funds on other blockchains (BTC, ETH, SOL, etc.). Your private keys on seed file also secure as long as you don't share it with anyone and they keep working.
+
+**What is a derivation path?**
+A derivation path tells the wallet which key to generate from your seed phrase. Different chains use different paths. Most wallet apps handle this automatically when you select the correct chain, but if your balance does not appear, enter the exact path from the [derivation paths table](#ecency-derivation-paths) above into the wallet's custom path setting.