A unique identifier on a blockchain that holds cryptocurrency, similar to a bank account number. Addresses are derived from public keys and are typically displayed as a long alphanumeric string (e.g., Bitcoin addresses start with bc1 or 1; Ethereum with 0x). Anyone can send funds to an address; only the private-key holder can spend from it.
Address
A unique identifier on a blockchain that holds cryptocurrency, similar to a bank account number. Addresses are derived from public keys and are typically displayed as a long alphanumeric string (e.g., Bitcoin addresses start with bc1 or 1; Ethereum with 0x). Anyone can send funds to an address; only the private-key holder can spend from it.
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