A 12 or 24-word phrase that encodes a wallet’s private keys. Standard format is BIP-39. The seed phrase is the master backup — anyone with it can recreate your wallet and spend your funds. Store offline, on paper or engraved metal, never digitally. Never type into any website. Loss of seed phrase = permanent loss of funds.
Seed phrase
A 12 or 24-word phrase that encodes a wallet's private keys. Standard format is BIP-39. The seed phrase is the master backup — anyone with it can recreate your wallet and spend your funds. Store offline, on paper or engraved metal, never digitally. Never type into any website. Loss of seed phrase = permanent loss of funds.
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