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Tells a user how to pay a recipient. Bitcoin addresses are strings consisting of numbers and letters that begin with '1', '3', or 'bc1'. Addresses encode the recipient's output script that includes either a public key or a hash of a public key or script. Bitcoin addresses should not be confused with mailing addresses or IP addresses.

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Is it possible to brute force bitcoin address creation in order to steal money?

Additionally, a bitcoin address is not the same as a private key. … Generating a bitcoin address will allow an attacker to send you coins, but it would not allow them to sign transactions with your private key (i.e. remove coins from your wallet). …
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