Address
General
Public identifier used to receive funds or interact.
An address is your public identifier on a chain. It points to an account or a contract and lets others send you assets or call your app. On Ethereum it is a hex string that starts with 0x. Some wallets show a checksum so it is easier to spot typos. You can also use ENS names so people can find you by a readable label.
Frequently asked questions
Is my address the same as my account?
An address points to an account on chain. It is the public identifier you share so others can send you assets.Why do addresses look random?
They are derived from public keys and encoded in hex. Some networks add checksums or prefixes to help catch mistakes.Should I reuse the same address?
For convenience most users do. For stronger privacy you can use fresh addresses and labels in your wallet.