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README: add instructions for storing entropy

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@ -117,6 +117,9 @@ mnemonic encoding a generated seed:
keyfork mnemonic generate keyfork mnemonic generate
``` ```
Once generated, the mnemonic should be written down and stored in a secure
location such as a safe.
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The default format is to use system entropy, but playing cards, tarot cards, or The default format is to use system entropy, but playing cards, tarot cards, or
dice can be used to generate physical entropy dice can be used to generate physical entropy
@ -141,6 +144,9 @@ encrypted shards of a generated seed:
keyfork wizard generate-shard-secret --threshold $N --max $M --keys-per-shard $I > shards.pgp keyfork wizard generate-shard-secret --threshold $N --max $M --keys-per-shard $I > shards.pgp
``` ```
Once generated, the shards file can be safely stored in any location, as the
only information that can be obtained from the shard file is the `$N` value.
If all shardholders are physically present, the Keyfork server can be started If all shardholders are physically present, the Keyfork server can be started
by running the following command: by running the following command: