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Bitcoin Address Validator

Check a Bitcoin address for its validity. This tool will see if the given string of text is indeed a correct and valid Bitcoin address. This tool can come in handy when verifying an address before sending any Bitcoins to it.

Some key facts about valid Bitcoin addresses:

  • A Bitcoin address is between 25 and 34 characters long;
  • the address always starts with a 1;
  • an address can contain all alphanumeric characters, with the exceptions of 0, O, I, and l.

Now check your address by entering it below:

Resources

  • Understanding user-agent strings via Microsoft Developer Network
  • In computing, a user agent is software (a software agent) that is acting on behalf of a user. For example, an email reader is a mail user agent, and in the SIP, the term user agent refers to both end points of a communications session. In HTTP, the User-Agent string is often used for content negotiation, where the origin server selects suitable content or operating parameters for the response. For example, the User-Agent string might be used by a web server to choose variants based on the known capabilities of a particular version of client software. (via Wikipedia)
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How can I check if a Bitcoin address is valid? ›

Check valid Bitcoin address

Some key facts about valid Bitcoin addresses: A Bitcoin address is between 25 and 34 characters long; the address always starts with a 1; an address can contain all alphanumeric characters, with the exceptions of 0, O, I, and l.

Can you trace the owner of a Bitcoin address? ›

A Bitcoin address by itself is not traceable, as there is no identifying information stored directly on the blockchain. But there are ways that the identity of an individual can be linked to specific wallets they own and transactions they have made. This is why Bitcoin is not anonymous — it's pseudonymous.

Who owns 1A1zP1eP5QGefi2DMPTfTL5SLmv7DivfNa? ›

Yes. The AnChain.ai blockchain forensics team has confirmed, with 100% confidence, this bitcoin address 1A1zP1eP5QGefi2DMPTfTL5SLmv7DivfNa is owned by Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin.

How can I verify a Bitcoin wallet? ›

You can verify your wallet address by signing a message in your wallet. Via this verification process, you essentially prove that you are indeed the owner of the wallet address ensuring faster and safer transactions.

How can I check a crypto wallet address? ›

Web browser
  1. Sign in to your Coinbase account.
  2. Go to Crypto addresses. This can also be accessed by selecting your profile icon, then Manage your profile, then Crypto addresses.
  3. You'll see a list of all your crypto addresses. ...
  4. From the Actions column, you can display the QR code or copy the address.

How do I get my Bitcoin back from a scammer? ›

Once you pay with cryptocurrency, you can only get your money back if the person you paid sends it back. But contact the company you used to send the money and tell them it was a fraudulent transaction. Ask them to reverse the transaction, if possible.

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