Crypto Glossary
Seed Phrase
A list of 12 or 24 ordinary words that backs up an entire wallet.
Definition
A seed phrase is a human-readable backup of your wallet. It is usually 12 or 24 common English words, generated when you set the wallet up.
If your phone breaks or you reinstall the app, you can use the seed phrase to recover the same wallet. Anyone who sees the phrase can also recover it, so it should be written down and kept somewhere safe and offline.
Related terms
- WalletAn app or device that holds the keys you need to spend and receive crypto.
- Private KeyA secret string of characters that proves you own a crypto address. Anyone who sees it can spend your funds.
- Cold StorageKeeping crypto on a device that is not connected to the internet. Safer for long-term holding.
Source: What The Block! Dictionary v1.0 (last updated 2026-04-25).