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BIP-32

BIP-32 specifies hierarchical deterministic wallets, where a single root seed can deterministically generate a tree of child private and public keys.

Published and reviewed: 2 October 2026.

Definition: BIP-32 specifies hierarchical deterministic wallets, where a single root seed can deterministically generate a tree of child private and public keys.

This tree structure allows one backup to correspond to many accounts and addresses. Which branches are used depends on derivation paths and conventions adopted by the wallet.

How this concept appears in Terenval Wallet

A multi-network wallet such as Terenval can derive supported accounts from recovery material, but users migrating from another wallet should verify that the expected account paths and address types match.

Important: Do not assume that seeing one restored address proves every account on every network has been reconstructed.

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Why the term matters

Practical meaning

This tree structure allows one backup to correspond to many accounts and addresses. Which branches are used depends on derivation paths and conventions adopted by the wallet.

Safety

Do not assume that seeing one restored address proves every account on every network has been reconstructed.

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