What is a wallet address?

A wallet address is a string of letters and numbers from which cryptocurrencies or NFTs can be sent to and from. A wallet address is also known as a Public Key and can be shared with different contacts like an email address. Find your Wallet address on Coinbase Wallet. Can't find what you're looking for?

What is a wallet & how does it work?

A wallet combines and contains both your address (es) as well as your digital key (s). The simplest form of a wallet is a file containing a database. It can also be stored offline because it does not need a connection to an actual blockchain.

What is a wallet address & a public key?

A wallet address is a unique identifier for a cryptocurrency wallet, and it’s where the sender will send the funds. It’s important to note that a wallet address and a public key are not the same thing, as the wallet address is derived from the public key.

Why do I need a bitcoin wallet address?

Your Bitcoin wallet address is needed if someone wants to conduct a transaction with you or send you funds. Think of it like your crypto email address, in that it is entirely unique to you. If you'd like to view your Bitcoin wallet address, you can do so easily by using whichever wallet or exchange app you've chosen to store your private keys.