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Public Key

A cryptographic key you can share publicly, derived from your private key.

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A cryptographic key you can share publicly, derived from your private key. Your wallet address is typically a hashed version of your public key. People send you crypto using your public key, but only your private key can spend it.

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Private Key

A secret code that gives you control over your cryptocurrency.

Wallet

Software or hardware that stores your cryptocurrency private keys and lets you send and receive tokens.

Address Poisoning

A scam where attackers send tiny transactions from addresses that look similar to ones you've interacted with, hoping you'll accidentally copy the wrong address from your transaction history.

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Airdrop

A marketing strategy where crypto projects distribute free tokens to wallet addresses.

Airdrop Farming

Strategically using protocols before they launch a token to qualify for free airdrops.

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