wallet

Phonetic: /ˈwɒlɪt/

Part of Speech: noun

Category: To be determined

In Ethereum-based blockchain technology, a 'wallet' is a something that allows you to manage private keys, your Secret Recovery Phrase, and the accounts generated from it. This could be an internet-connected 'hot wallet', like MetaMask, or an 'airgapped' hardware wallet. In more technical speak, you could say 'the wallet is the client, not the keys.' It is very common for people to use the word 'wallet' to refer to their SRP itself, or the accounts generated from it, or even to one account.

Definition source: Education DAO - mapachurro

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Used to send and receive cryptocurrencies. Different types include software wallets, hardware wallets, and paper wallets.

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A collection of keypairs that allows users to manage their funds.

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A digital interface that enables users to manage Ethereum-based assets (such as POAPs), execute transactions, and engage with decentralized applications (dApps).

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Date first recorded: 2025-01-31

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