Wallets, Keys & Custody

Mnemonic Phrase

Also: Seed Phrase, Recovery Phrase, Secret Recovery Phrase, Mnemonics, Seed

A list of 12 or 24 common words that backs up a wallet's keys and can restore everything if a device is lost. Anyone who has it can take all your funds. No legitimate support team, app, or site will ever ask for it.

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