Tutorials:Private Keys and Public Address
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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
- Click on the 3 dots besides your account name, and select account details.
- 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.
