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How safe is a 12-word seed phrase?
How safe is a 12-word seed phrase?
EnchantedSky
Thu Nov 28 2024
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I'm curious about the security level of a 12-word seed phrase. I want to know how reliable and protected it is for storing and recovering cryptocurrency wallets.
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Riccardo
Sat Nov 30 2024
The security of a BIP39 phrase is not entirely based on randomness.
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Martino
Sat Nov 30 2024
Certain parts of the data within a BIP39 phrase are predetermined.
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CryptoAlchemy
Sat Nov 30 2024
Consequently, the actual security level of a 12-word BIP39 seed phrase is equivalent to 128 bits.
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GalaxyGlider
Fri Nov 29 2024
This level of security aligns closely with the strength of Bitcoin private keys.
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ChristopherWilson
Fri Nov 29 2024
Both mechanisms share a comparable level of resilience against breaches.
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