Fraud glossary · Digital assets
Wallet address
A public identifier used to receive or send digital assets on a particular network.
Published 24 September 2026 · Prepared by Fraud Response Network
Meaning
A wallet address is a string or encoded identifier associated with a blockchain account or script. It may be shared publicly to receive assets.
Limits
Do not confuse a public address with a private key or recovery phrase. The latter can grant control over assets and must remain secret.
This definition is general information. Specific legal and technical meanings can vary by context and jurisdiction.