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Can a Third Party View a Monero Transaction If They Have the Private View Key?

Yes, a third party who possesses the Private View Key for a Monero wallet can view all incoming transactions to that wallet. However, they cannot view outgoing transactions or spend the funds, as that requires the Private Spend Key.

The Private View Key grants only read-only access, making it useful for transparency with auditors or regulators without compromising spending control.

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