Terenval Crypto Glossary · Русская версия
Wallet passphrase
A wallet passphrase is an optional secret used by some mnemonic wallet schemes, including the BIP-39 seed derivation process, to produce a different seed from the same mnemonic words.
Published and reviewed: 2 October 2026.
The same mnemonic combined with two different passphrases can lead to different wallets. A forgotten passphrase generally cannot be inferred from the mnemonic alone.
How this concept appears in Terenval Wallet
When restoring into Terenval from another wallet, users should verify whether an optional passphrase was part of the original setup; passphrase compatibility should not be assumed.
Important: A passphrase adds another recovery dependency: losing it can make the correct mnemonic appear to restore an empty or different wallet.
A non-custodial mobile wallet for Bitcoin, Ethereum and supported L2/EVM networks.
Why the term matters
The same mnemonic combined with two different passphrases can lead to different wallets. A forgotten passphrase generally cannot be inferred from the mnemonic alone.
A passphrase adds another recovery dependency: losing it can make the correct mnemonic appear to restore an empty or different wallet.
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Sources and review
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