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Alby Browser Extension
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Can I trust the software?
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Implementing payments and authentication
Can I use Alby with the Tor Browser?
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Can I connect LND with readonly permissions?
How to use Alby with nosft.xyz to get NFT ordinals/inscriptions?
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How to convert your bitcoin to fiat
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Why do I need a unlock password?

Why do I need a password to access the Alby extension?
The Alby extension unlock password is necessary to lock your wallet and prevent access from another person using Alby in the same browser. Therefore the password is comparable to a PIN from your mobile phone. It is used to encrypt and decrypt the connection data (i.e. macaroons, passwords and other credentials).
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