Seed Phrase

SecurityUpdated: October 15, 2025

Also known as: Recovery Phrase, Mnemonic Phrase, 12-word Phrase, 24-word Phrase

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A series of 12 or 24 words used to back up and recover a cryptocurrency wallet

A series of 12 or 24 words used to back up and recover a cryptocurrency wallet.

Seed phrases are the master keys to your wallet. Anyone with your seed phrase has complete access to your funds. Store it securely offline, never share it, and never enter it into websites or apps claiming to "validate" your wallet.

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