security
Seed Phrase
A sequence of 12 or 24 random words generated when creating a wallet, serving as a human-readable master backup of all the private keys and accounts in that wallet. If you lose your device, entering the seed phrase into a new compatible wallet restores full access. Anyone who obtains your seed phrase has complete control of your assets — store it offline on paper or metal, never digitally, and never share it with anyone for any reason.
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