Hey All -
I started buying BTC about a month ago in a Coinbase account. I have transferred some of the BTC to Xapo...
I keep seeing people mention how important it is to not lose your private key. To write it down and put it in a safe deposit box.
What is the private key? Is it just my wallet address?
Thanks!
A private key is the actual address of the BTC.. where as the address you are used to is actually the public address.
I highly suggest looking into electrum or some other wallet you have access to the private keys with.