What is a wallet address?

Your wallet address appears as a randomly generated string of characters. You use your wallet address to send and receive cryptocurrency. This means that you can safely share your wallet address with others. You can also use your wallet address to find your transaction hash on a block explorer.

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.

How to create a crypto wallet address?

In order to create a crypto wallet address, you’ll of course first need a wallet. But don’t just choose any wallet. You’ll be entrusting the security of your private keys to the wallet you choose, so do your homework and only use a trusted wallet provider like BitPay, or a reputable crypto exchange like Kraken or Coinbase.

Can I share my wallet address?

Yes. You are free to safely share your crypto wallet address, either directly with an individual or posted online. However, keep in mind that information associated with a wallet address, including balances and transaction history, is publicly available on the blockchain. Is my public key the same as my wallet address?