What is a public address?
A public address is an identifier derived from a public key that others use to send assets to a wallet. Unlike the private key, it is shared openly.
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What is mining or validation?
Mining, used in proof-of-work networks, and validation, used in proof-of-stake networks, are two ways that networks agree which transactions are added. Proof-of-work uses computing effort, while proof-of-stake uses crypto locked up as a stake.
What is a seed phrase?
A seed phrase is a list of words that can recreate a wallet's keys. Anyone who sees it can usually take control of the wallet.
What must stablecoin issuers do?
According to the Bank of Canada, stablecoins must be fully backed by high-quality liquid assets and redeemable at par value. Issuers must also operate in ways that protect users and the financial system.
What is a crypto wallet?
A wallet is software or hardware that holds the private keys needed to sign transactions. The coins themselves are recorded on the blockchain, and the keys prove ownership, so a wallet works differently from a bank account.