What is wallet address?Address
A receiving account generated from the public key, safe to share with others.
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- Crypto BasicsOn-Chain Transfers: Networks, Gas and Confirmations
Moving coins from an exchange to your wallet or to a friend: pick the right network, check the address, pay the gas fee and wait for block confirmations. There's no undo button if you get it wrong.
- Crypto BasicsWallets, Public Keys and Private Keys
Your address is like an account number for receiving money; your private key is like your one and only signature stamp. Lose the private key and the coins are gone for good.
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