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What happens if I send Bitcoin to an address that doesn t exist?
What happens if I send Bitcoin to an address that doesn t exist?
CherryBlossomGrace
Wed Dec 04 2024
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I'm wondering what would occur if I accidentally transferred Bitcoin to a non-existent address. Would the funds be lost forever, or is there a way to retrieve them?
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CharmedEcho
Fri Dec 06 2024
The address in question becomes nonexistent under certain conditions.
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Daniele
Fri Dec 06 2024
Specifically, it's related to how the address aligns with the blockchain's wallet structure.
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Luigia
Fri Dec 06 2024
When an address matches this structure, a transfer can take place.
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mia_rose_lawyer
Fri Dec 06 2024
This action occurs regardless of whether the address has been previously created.
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SumoHonorable
Thu Dec 05 2024
The blockchain does not verify the existence of an address before execution.
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