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Public address

Also: wallet address, wallet addresses

The string of characters you share so others can send you crypto, like an account number.

Addresses are derived from your public key and are safe to share. Because blockchains are public, anyone who knows your address can see its balance and history. Always double-check the first and last characters before sending: some malware swaps addresses on your clipboard.