2026-01-13 14:22:36

Want to understand the first step of crypto wallets? Let's talk about what a public key address is.

Simply put, a blockchain wallet's public key address is like your bank account number. Others can transfer crypto assets to you using this address—it's okay to share it publicly.

Each address is unique, automatically generated by the system based on your private key. Here's a key point: while others can send you funds via your public key address, they cannot access your private key, so they can't steal your assets. The private key is the real key, holding complete control over your wallet.

In other words, public key address = public receiving number, private key = password known only to you. That's why in the crypto world, sharing your address is safe, but sharing your private key is a suicidal move.

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JustAnotherWallet

· 21h ago

Bro, this explanation is okay, but when it comes to actual practice, some people still can't tell the difference. I've even seen someone share their private key as if it were an address...

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MissingSats

· 21h ago

Haha, finally someone explained this clearly. Never talk about private keys recklessly.

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LiquidityLarry

· 21h ago

Public key address is your payment code, this is basic knowledge, but indeed some people are still confused. --- Private key leakage = giving it directly to someone, with no way back, which is why I never screenshot wallet information. --- To put it simply, share your public key address freely, keep your private key hidden until death, it's that simple. --- The most fundamental logic of blockchain: if you don't understand this, don't touch coins. --- Public key = Alipay account, private key = Alipay password, just understand it this way. --- Haha, some people ask me for the address, I just send it over, but if they ask for the private key, I immediately block them, there's nothing more to say. --- When I first entered the circle, I really couldn't understand this logic, but now I have it memorized. --- Public key leakage is fine, the key is not to be fooled by phishing scripts into revealing your private key. --- It looks simple, but this is the foundation of the entire crypto world. Only by understanding this can you get started.

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