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What is a seed phrase, and why does it matter?
A seed phrase is the 12- or 24-word master key to a crypto wallet. Here is what it does, how to store it safely, and how scammers try to steal it.
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Tomás Ferreira
Independent editorial contributor covering crypto markets, digital assets and fintech for VUGA Network publications.
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