# Gap limit

## Definition

Gap limit is a wallet scanning rule that determines how many consecutive unused derived addresses may be checked before the wallet stops looking for further historical activity.

## What it means in practice

It is most relevant to HD-wallet address discovery and can affect whether older or unusually spaced accounts appear automatically.

## How this concept appears in Terenval Wallet

If a restored Terenval account does not show expected history, derivation and discovery behavior should be investigated before assuming funds are lost.

**Important:** Do not expose the seed to another tool solely because an account is not immediately discovered.

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## Related terms

- [Account discovery](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/account-discovery/)
- [hd wallet](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/hd-wallet/)
- [derivation path](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/derivation-path/)
- [wallet recovery](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/wallet-recovery/)
- [bip 32](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/bip-32/)

## Related Terenval Answers

- [How to Secure a Non-Custodial Crypto Wallet](https://wallet.terenval.com/answers/how-to-secure-non-custodial-crypto-wallet/)
- [How Should You Store a Seed Phrase Safely?](https://wallet.terenval.com/answers/how-to-store-a-seed-phrase-safely/)
- [How to Test a Crypto Wallet Backup Safely](https://wallet.terenval.com/answers/how-to-test-a-wallet-backup/)

Official page: https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/gap-limit/