If Hashcat has uncovered a password for a mbhd.pockets.aes file, what’s subsequent?
I’d both
The second methodology in all probability requires much more data of the internals of a Multibit pockets.
One factor I am confused about is why did Multibit HD create a pockets file with the .aes ending when it isn’t even a AESCrypt file
From what I’ve learn, Multibit HD pockets backups are encrypted utilizing the AES algorithm the place the AES encryption key’s the “pockets phrases” (not the pockets password).
You do not say what triggered you to suppose the file with the .aes filename extension was not AES encrypted?
it would not actually matter so long as I’ve the pockets password, I suppose.
If what I’ve learn is true, the “pockets password” is of no assist in utilizing a pockets backup.
Nonetheless possibly what Hashcat recovered was the twelve “pockets phrases”? In that case you’d be capable to use these to get better the pockets.
I learn that Multibit HD wallets will not be secure and ought to be transformed to one thing else
Multibit grew to become defunct in 2017. I vaguely recall there was a Multibit basic that grew to become defunct way back. If I keep in mind accurately it was superceded by Multibit HD. Anyway the multibit.org URL now redirects to an unrelated challenge which makes me suspect it is going to be laborious or unimaginable to search out any official documentation or help.
That is in fact a superb purpose to by no means rely upon any particular software program to carry your backup of your personal keys. Its in all probability most secure to have a BIP-compliant restoration phrase or personal keys in WIF format. Both of those would nonetheless be usable even when your pockets builders disappear and the software program turns into unusable.
I don’t have the 12 seed/secret phrases
Then it appears to me that hashcat has been of no use to you.
how does one go about getting public keys or addresses or each from personal keys?
The best methodology might be to make use of established pockets software program
The algorithms are public. There are numerous libraries or bitcoin toolsets. Its a reasonably broad topic. If I needed to do it exterior of an precise pockets I would possibly take a look at PyWallet, btcutils and a few of the different well-liked toolsets.