Seed Phrase
Also known as: Recovery Phrase, Mnemonic Phrase, Wallet Backup
A human-readable backup phrase used to recover a cryptocurrency wallet and its associated private keys.
A seed phrase, also known as a recovery phrase or mnemonic phrase, is a series of 12 to 24 human-readable words that represent a cryptographic wallet’s private key in a secure and user-friendly format. It's generated during wallet creation and allows full access to funds and accounts. Seed phrases must be stored securely and never shared—anyone with the phrase can control the wallet. Standards like BIP-39 ensure cross-wallet compatibility. Losing a seed phrase typically means permanent loss of access, emphasizing the importance of secure backup strategies.