Introduction to Blockchain Addresses
A blockchain address is a string of characters used to identify the location of a wallet or account. It can be used to receive and send digital assets. Addresses typically do not directly contain identity information, but activity on public blockchains may still be queried and tracked.
What Is an Address?
A blockchain address is similar to a physical address or an internet URL: it is a text string used by the network to identify the location of a specific wallet or account. When sending or receiving digital assets, users must specify the corresponding address. Most addresses consist of long combinations of letters and numbers. Although they are inconvenient for people to memorize, they can be accurately recognized by computer networks.
Public Information and Privacy
On open and transparent blockchains, people can generally query the assets held by an address and its incoming and outgoing transaction records. Private blockchains or privacy-focused cryptocurrencies may conceal this information. Therefore, making an address public does not mean that others can control the assets, but related activity may remain on-chain for a long time and be subject to observation.
Anonymity Does Not Mean Untraceability
Creating a wallet address usually does not require submitting personal identity information, so an address has a certain degree of anonymity. However, if public information, transaction relationships, or analytical tools link an address to an individual or organization, the related activity may be identified. When providing an address to others or making on-chain transfers, users should understand this traceability.
Original Tutorial
https://www.binance.com/zh-CN/academy/glossary/address
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