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Seed Phrase
Security
Mnemonic used to derive wallet keys; effectively a master recovery secret.
Definition
A seed phrase (mnemonic) encodes entropy used to derive private keys (often via hierarchical deterministic wallets). It acts as a master recovery secret.
In plain English
Mnemonic used to derive wallet keys; effectively a master recovery secret.
Why this matters
Why it matters: Exposure equals loss of control. Security practices focus on offline storage and minimizing disclosure.
Example
Example: User stores seed phrase offline and uses hardware wallet to reduce key exposure.