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CRYPTO GLOSSARY

Address

A code worked out from a public key. It is what you give people so they can pay you, and it is safe to share.

Address in more detail

Every wallet is built on three linked pieces: a private key, a public key and an address. One must stay secret and two are safe to share.

The address is a shorter code worked out from the public key. It is what you give people so they can pay you.

Ethereum addresses have 42 characters and start with 0x.

FROM LESSON 22 · 4 MIN READPublic keys, private keys, and addressesA private key signs, a public key verifies and an address receives. Learn how the three are linked and which ones are safe to share.Read the lesson

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