Tutorials:Private Keys and Public Address

Private Keys and Public Address

In Metamask see under Account 1, that is the public address.

In Ethereum and compatible blockchains public addresses start with the prefix 0x

1. Click on the 3 dots besides your account name, and select account details.
2. Click on show private key.

Task:

Look at the Private Key of your account, how many characters it has? 64, 32, 16

Exercise

With a Private Key you can import the associated account from any wallet on any device. whoever has the private key, controls the funds associated with that address.