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Bitcoin address

A Bitcoin address is a human-readable destination format used to receive bitcoin according to a particular Bitcoin script/address type.

Published and reviewed: 2 October 2026.

Definition: A Bitcoin address is a human-readable destination format used to receive bitcoin according to a particular Bitcoin script/address type.

Bitcoin has multiple address formats, such as legacy, wrapped SegWit, native SegWit and Taproot-style destinations. Wallet compatibility and fee behavior can differ by type.

How this concept appears in Terenval Wallet

Terenval Wallet derives and displays Bitcoin receiving accounts so users can receive BTC within the Bitcoin network context.

Important: Send BTC only to a valid Bitcoin destination you have verified; an address copied from another network should not be treated as interchangeable.

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Why the term matters

Practical meaning

Bitcoin has multiple address formats, such as legacy, wrapped SegWit, native SegWit and Taproot-style destinations. Wallet compatibility and fee behavior can differ by type.

Safety

Send BTC only to a valid Bitcoin destination you have verified; an address copied from another network should not be treated as interchangeable.

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