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randomAccount(): Account

Defined in: src/account/account.ts:60

Deprecated

Use algorand.account.random() or algosdk.generateAccount() instead.

Returns a new, random Algorand account with secret key loaded.

This is a wrapper around algosdk.generateAccount to provide a more friendly/obvious name.

Returns

Account