What it means
The secret that proves a wallet is yours and signs every payment from it. Whoever has it controls the wallet.
It's a very long number, usually shown as a string of letters and digits. Never share it: no real support team will ever ask for it.
How it works
Defied never sees your key in a form it can use. You can export it at any time to take your wallet to another app.
Related terms
| Term | What it means |
|---|---|
| Seed phrase | Twelve or twenty-four words that back up a wallet's private key. It's also called a recovery phrase. |
| Self-custody | Holding your money yourself, in a wallet only you control, instead of trusting a bank or exchange to hold it. |
| Embedded wallet | A wallet created inside an app when you sign in with your email or Google, with no browser extension and no seed phrase to write down. |
This glossary explains terms in general. It isn't investment, tax or legal advice.