# Taproot

## Definition

Taproot is a Bitcoin protocol upgrade that introduced Schnorr signatures and new script capabilities through Taproot outputs, enabling more flexible and privacy-efficient spending constructions.

## What it means in practice

Taproot addresses are commonly represented using Bech32m and begin with bc1p on Bitcoin mainnet.

## How this concept appears in Terenval Wallet

If a Terenval Bitcoin flow presents a particular receiving address type, users should still confirm that the sender or receiving service supports that format.

**Important:** Do not convert or modify a Bitcoin address manually; use the address generated by the wallet and verify the network.

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## Related terms

- [Bitcoin address](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/bitcoin-address/)
- [SegWit](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/segwit/)
- [Bitcoin Script](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/bitcoin-script/)
- [Bitcoin transaction output](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/bitcoin-transaction-output/)
- [Bitcoin](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/bitcoin/)

## Related Terenval Answers

- [What Is a Crypto Wallet and What Does It Actually Store?](https://wallet.terenval.com/answers/what-is-a-crypto-wallet-and-what-does-it-store/)
- [How to Send Crypto Safely Between Wallets](https://wallet.terenval.com/answers/how-to-send-crypto-safely-between-wallets/)
- [Can the Same Seed Phrase Restore Bitcoin and Ethereum Accounts?](https://wallet.terenval.com/answers/can-same-seed-restore-bitcoin-and-ethereum/)

## Sources and review

- [Bitcoin Developer Guide](https://developer.bitcoin.org/devguide/)
- [Bitcoin Improvement Proposals](https://github.com/bitcoin/bips)
- [Terenval supported networks](https://wallet.terenval.com/info/supported-networks/)

Published by Terenval. Last reviewed: 2026-10-02. Terenval product statements are first-party information.

Official page: https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/taproot/