What it means
The public identifier of a wallet, a string starting with 0x, that others use to send you money.
It's safe to share, like an account number, but a payment to a wrong address can't be undone.
How it works
In Defied you can send to a username instead, so you don't have to copy long addresses.
Related terms
| Term | What it means |
|---|---|
| Transaction | One action recorded on a blockchain, such as a payment, an exchange or a deposit. |
| Private key | The secret that proves a wallet is yours and signs every payment from it. Whoever has it controls the wallet. |
| Block explorer | A website that shows everything recorded on a blockchain: every wallet, balance and transaction. |
This glossary explains terms in general. It isn't investment, tax or legal advice.