Glossary · Wallets & security
Seed phrase
A list of words that can restore full access to a wallet. Never share it.
A seed phrase (or recovery phrase) is usually 12 or 24 words that back up a wallet. Anyone who has it has total control of the wallet.
No legitimate airdrop, support agent, or app ever needs your seed phrase. A request for it is always a scam. Store it offline and never type it into a website.
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