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What is an ERC20 wallet address?
What is an ERC20 wallet address?
mia_harrison_painter
Mon May 13 2024
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Excuse me, I have a question regarding cryptocurrency and wallets. Could you please clarify what an ERC20 wallet address is? I've heard it mentioned in the context of Ethereum and other decentralized platforms, but I'm not quite sure how it works.
I understand that ERC20 is a technical standard for tokens issued on the Ethereum blockchain, but how does a wallet address fit into this picture? Is it simply a unique identifier that allows me to receive and send ERC20 tokens?
Moreover, how do I go about obtaining an ERC20 wallet address? Do I need to set up a special type of wallet specifically for ERC20 tokens, or can I use a standard cryptocurrency wallet?
I'm also curious about the security aspects of ERC20 wallet addresses. Are there any special considerations I should keep in mind when managing them?
I apologize if these questions are basic, but I'm still new to the world of cryptocurrencies and would appreciate your insights. Thank you for your time and assistance.
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Daniela
Wed May 15 2024
Upon deployment by the token creator, a specific address is generated for the ERC-20 token.
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TaekwondoMasterStrengthHonorGlory
Wed May 15 2024
This address appears similar to any standard public Ethereum wallet address.
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Alessandro
Wed May 15 2024
The ERC-20 token address consists of a unique sequence of letters and numbers.
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BitcoinBaron
Tue May 14 2024
This sequence serves as a distinct identifier for the corresponding smart contract.
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Stefano
Tue May 14 2024
It allows users and exchanges to recognize and interact with the specific token.
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