private key

Phonetic: /ˈpraɪvɪt kiː/

Part of Speech: noun

Category: To be determined

A private key is an alphanumeric string of characters that, when imported into a wallet, gives total control over a given account. Private keys can be thought of as a password that enables an individual to control a specific crypto account. Never reveal your private key to anyone, as whoever controls the private key controls the account funds. If you lose your private key, then you lose access to, and control over, that account.

Definition source: Education DAO - mapachurro

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In the context of cryptocurrency, a private key is a number that allows users to sign transactions and to generate receiving addresses.

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The private key of a keypair.

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Date first recorded: 2025-01-31

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