Crypto Address *Not to be confused with: IP address* 1. [[Crypto (cryptocurrency)]] addresses are used to receive and send [[Transaction(s)|transactions]] on the network. 3. A blockchain [[Public Address|public address]] is a unique alphanumeric string that is used to identify users in the blockchain. The public address can also be used to reference, send, or receive [[Transaction(s)|transactions]] (see definition), or where you’d like to receive, send, or record blockchain transactions. An example of a [[Blockchain|blockchain]] address is: 5TdA55HeLopzzwe3Lg7W335tGdCc623PoQ 2. A crypto address is a string of characters that represents a [[Wallet|wallet]] that can send and receive [[Crypto (cryptocurrency)]]. It is akin to a real-life address, email or website. Every address is unique and denotes the location of a wallet on the [[blockchain]]. Most blockchain addresses are difficult for humans to read, as they take the form of long random strings of letters and numbers. However, they are all unique, which poses no problems for computer networks. ‍ Blockchain addresses are public and you can utilize a [[Blockchain Explorer|blockchain explorer]] to see the [[Transaction(s)|transactions]] in and out of an address. You can also see the amount of assets that the address has. The only exception are the privacy-based blockchains (eg. [[Monero]] and [[Grin]]). ‍ Even though the addresses are public, most of the addresses are anonymous (or rather, pseudonymous) as the person owning the address does not usually have their real name associated with it. However, there are cases where addresses and the person or entity behind them is known: this is usually the case for exchanges and token project owners or founders. 3. A 20-byte [[Hash|hash]] formatted using [[Base58check|base58check]] to produce either a [[P2PKH]] or [[P2SH]] [[Bitcoin (blockchain)]] [[Address]]. Currently, the most common way users exchange payment information. Not To Be Confused with IP address. 4. In the [[Blockchain|blockchain]] industry, the [[Public Address|public address]] of a [[Private Key|private key]]. Addresses serve as an actor's or an account’s identity and are typically represented in hexadecimal notation. 5. [[Blockchain]] addresses operate in a similar way to physical addresses and are used to send or receive [[Transaction(s)|transactions]] on a blockchain network. An [[Address|address]] usually presents itself as a string of [[alphanumeric]] characters. 6. Addresses ([[Crypto (cryptocurrency)|Cryptocurrency]] addresses) are used to send and receive [[Transaction(s)|transactions]] on the network. A [[Wallet|wallet]] address or [[Public Key|public key]] is a string of [[Alphanumeric]] characters that can be shared publicly and even represented as a [[QR Code]]. 8. The address in terms of [[Blockchain|blockchain]] generally refers to the [[Public Address|public address]] related to a[[Public Key| private key]]. The addresses work as the identity of an actor or an account. In most cases, the addresses are available in [[Hexadecimal|hexadecimal]] notations. 7. A secure identifier marked by a unique string of characters that enables payments to an individual or entity via blockchain transactions. It usually requires a [[Private Key|private key]] to exclusively access the funds. For example, [[Bitcoin (blockchain)]] addresses are [[Alphanumeric]] strings that begin with a 1 or 3; [[Ethereum (blockchain)]] addresses begin with '[[0x]]'. 9. Used to send and receive [[Crypto (cryptocurrency)|cryptocurrency]]. Usually, the address is a line of letters and numbers. Also, it is a [[Public Key|public key]] used by [[bitcoin (BTC)]]-owners for the transaction [[Digital Signature|digital signature]]. 11. [[Crypto (cryptocurrency)]] addresses are used to send or receive [[Transaction(s)|transactions]] on the network. An [[Address|address]] usually presents itself as a string of [[alphanumeric]] characters. 13. A string of letters and numbers that are used to receive [[Crypto (cryptocurrency)|cryptocurrency]]. Works similar to a traditional bank account number and can be shared publicly with others. 15. These are usually used to receive and send [[Transaction(s)|transactions]] on the network. Associate degree address may be a string of [[alphanumerical]] characters, however, may be delineated as a scannable [[QR Code]]. 17. A string of letters and numbers that people use to send [[bitcoin (BTC)|bitcoin]] to or from. A bitcoin address is shared from one user to another user so that they can send you Bitcoin. Likewise, if you want to send bitcoin to someone you will need their address (obtained from their wallet). 19. A Bitcoin address is similar to a physical address or an email. It is the only information you need to provide for someone to pay you with Bitcoin. An important difference, however, is that each address should only be used for a single transaction. 21. Used to receive and send transactions on the blockchain network. It contains a string of alphanumeric characters, but can also be represented as a scannable QR code. 23. Used to send and receive transactions. An address is often a hashed version of a public key. 25. An address can be thought of as a digital locator (usually in the form of letters and numbers) that allows users to send/receive cryptocurrencies in a streamlined, hassle-free manner. Additionally, it also bears mentioning that users can share their cryptocurrency addresses publicly either in the form of a text or a QR code. 27. A blockchain address is a unique combination of numbers and letters that identifies accounts on a blockchain network. To transact in exchange, digital assets are sent to and from different addresses. An example of a Bitcoin address is ‘14qViLJfdGaP4EeHnDyJbEGQysnCpwk3gd’. 19. An address is the [[Bitcoin (blockchain)]] equivalent of a bank account. A Bitcoin address starts with a 1 or a 3, and is 27-34 [[Alphanumeric|alphanumeric]] characters in length. The address is generated by the [[Public Key]]. When sending Bitcoin, you specify a recipient address. Bitcoin cannot be sent without the [[Private Key]] for the sender's address. Example: 19bjF7qakoSkGCp8nakJVeFdNGv4AZTfWe Standard Bitcoin addresses begin with a "1", and [[Multi-Signature (MultiSig)|multi-signature ]]addresses with stronger security begin with a "3". With bitFlyer, you can acquire a multi-signature address for free. Bitcoin addresses are in a format called "[[Base 58]]." Base 64 is well-known in the world of the web. Base 58 is similar, but uses 58 binary data characters. It is different from [[Base 64]] in that it excludes digits that are easily confused, such as l (lower-case L) and 1 (the number one). For example, lower-case "L" cannot be used. ___ ![[Pasted image 20210428123715.png]]