What are the different types of cryptocurrency addresses and how do they differ?

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• Gaurav pandeyMay 02, 2025 · 8 months ago
  Sure! There are mainly three types of cryptocurrency addresses: 1. Bitcoin addresses, which start with a '1' or '3' and are used for Bitcoin transactions. 2. Ethereum addresses, which start with '0x' and are used for Ethereum transactions. 3. Ripple addresses, which consist of a combination of letters and numbers and are used for Ripple transactions. These addresses differ in their format and the cryptocurrencies they are associated with.
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• TroySep 28, 2024 · a year ago
  Cryptocurrency addresses come in different types depending on the blockchain network they belong to. For example, Bitcoin addresses are different from Ethereum addresses. Bitcoin addresses start with a '1' or '3', while Ethereum addresses start with '0x'. The format and structure of these addresses are unique to each blockchain network, making them incompatible with each other.
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• Krish ParikhFeb 06, 2021 · 5 years ago
  When it comes to cryptocurrency addresses, there are various types based on the blockchain network they are associated with. For instance, Bitcoin addresses follow a different format compared to Ethereum addresses. Bitcoin addresses typically start with a '1' or '3', while Ethereum addresses start with '0x'. These differences in format and structure are necessary to ensure compatibility and security within each blockchain network.
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