Seed Phrase

A seed phrase is a 12-24 word master backup for a cryptocurrency wallet. Learn how seed phrases work and how to store them safely.

Definition

A seed phrase is a 12-24 word master backup for a cryptocurrency wallet. Learn how seed phrases work and how to store them safely.

Why It Matters

Understanding Seed Phrase helps you read crypto market data more accurately and make better-informed decisions when comparing coins, projects, and on-chain activity.

Where You'll See It

Seed Phrase appears throughout cryptocurrency analytics on Crypto Market Watch — including coin profiles, rankings, and other glossary entries. Continue with related glossary terms or read the longer-form learn articles for deeper context.