What it means
The half of a wallet's key pair that can be shared, from which its address is made.
Anyone can use it to check that a signature came from your private key, without ever learning the private key.
How it works
Your wallet address is a short form of your public key.
Related terms
| Term | What it means |
|---|---|
| Private key | The secret that proves a wallet is yours and signs every payment from it. Whoever has it controls the wallet. |
| Wallet address | The public identifier of a wallet, a string starting with 0x, that others use to send you money. |
| Signature | Your wallet's approval of a transaction or message, made with your private key. |
This glossary explains terms in general. It isn't investment, tax or legal advice.