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What is a crypto wallet address?#

A wallet address is a public identifier used to receive assets and interact with smart contracts. On Centurion, an address is 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters, but the same-looking address format can exist on many EVM-compatible networks.

How it works#

An externally controlled account address is derived from a public key. A smart-contract account also has an address, but its authority is defined by contract code rather than one ordinary private key. Both can receive assets, although a contract may not include logic to recover or use every token sent to it.

Your address is safe to share for receiving funds. It is not secret and does not reveal your private key. However, sharing an address can expose its public transaction history and balances.

Network context is essential. A token balance belongs to an address on a particular blockchain. Sending to an address on Centurion does not place the asset on another chain merely because the destination text is identical there.

Step-by-step before sending#

  1. Ask the recipient to provide the address through a trusted channel.
  2. Confirm the intended network is Centurion, chain ID 286, or the specified testnet.
  3. Compare the first and last several characters on both screens. Do not rely only on clipboard contents.
  4. Confirm whether the destination is a wallet, exchange deposit address, or smart contract.
  5. Check whether the recipient supports the exact asset, including native CTN versus a CRC-20 token.
  6. Send a small test amount when using a new destination.
  7. Verify receipt before sending the remaining amount.

Address versus contract address#

A token contract address identifies the program that tracks a CRC-20, CRC-721, or CRC-1155 asset. A wallet address identifies an account that may own those assets. Copying the wrong type of address can send funds to a contract that has no recovery function.

A human-readable label shown by a wallet is only a convenience layer. Always confirm the underlying 0x address and the network.

Common issues#

  • The recipient cannot see funds: they may be viewing another network or account.
  • A copied address changed: clipboard malware can replace an address; verify on the signing device.
  • The wallet warns about a contract: sending directly to a contract can be irreversible.
  • A token is missing from display: add the verified contract for display, but do not resend until onchain ownership is checked.

Stay safe#

Never share a recovery phrase or private key to prove that an address belongs to you. A legitimate recipient only needs the public address. Review the full destination on your wallet screen before confirming.

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