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TECHNICAL CONCEPTS

Seed Phrase (Seed Phrase (Recovery Phrase))

Definition

A seed phrase is a series of 12 or 24 words that can restore access to your cryptocurrency wallet and all associated private keys. It's the master backup for your entire wallet.

Example

💡 Example

A typical seed phrase looks like 'abandon ability able about above absent absorb abstract absurd abuse access accident' - 12 randomly generated words.

Risks to Consider

⚠️ Risks
  • Permanent loss if forgotten
  • Theft if exposed
  • Physical damage to storage

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