Cryptionary

Mnemonic

1. basic

A Mnemonic, in the context of cryptocurrencies, is a sequence of words used to generate and recover a private key. It's typically a series of 12, 24, or more words taken from a predefined list.

1.1

"A typical mnemonic might look like this: 'river apple ladder north resemble sugar cube cricket pen duck green'."

2. security

Mnemonics are a critical component of wallet security. They should be backed up and protected as they are essentially your private key in another form. Losing or exposing your mnemonic can lead to the loss of your funds.

2.1

"It's crucial to keep your mnemonic safe and private. If someone else obtains your mnemonic, they can access and potentially steal your cryptocurrency."

3. recovery

Mnemonics are used to recover your wallet if you lose access to your device or forget your password. By entering your mnemonic, you can regenerate your private key and regain access to your funds.

3.1

"If you lose your phone that has your Bitcoin wallet, you can recover your wallet on a new device using your mnemonic."

4. creation

When creating a new wallet, a mnemonic is usually generated for you. It's important to write it down and store it in a secure location.

4.1

"When you first set up your crypto wallet, you'll be given a mnemonic. Make sure to write it down and store it safely."

* All terms and definitions may update as the Cryptionary improves.

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