CRYPTO GLOSSARY

Seed phrase

Also called: recovery phrase

A list of 12 to 24 ordinary words that can rebuild every key in your wallet. Anyone who has it controls your coins.

Seed phrase in more detail

A seed phrase is a list of 12 to 24 ordinary words that can rebuild every key in your wallet. It is the master backup. It is also the thing thieves most want from you.

You may also see it called a recovery phrase, a backup phrase or a mnemonic.

FROM LESSON 23 · 4 MIN READSeed phrases explainedA seed phrase is a list of 12 to 24 words that can rebuild every key in your wallet. Learn how it works and the rules for keeping it safe.Read the lesson

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