Wiki term
Wallet safety
Evergreen / Beginner
Seed Phrase
A seed phrase is the recovery phrase that controls access to a non-custodial crypto wallet. Anyone who gets it can usually move the funds.
Simple explanation
A seed phrase is a human-readable backup for a wallet. It should be stored offline and never typed into websites, chats or support forms.
Why it matters
Many wallet-drainer and fake-support scams begin by asking for the seed phrase. CryptoRescue wiki pages should connect this concept to current news and safety guides.
Common risks
Fake wallet apps, fake support agents, cloud backups, screenshots and phishing sites are common seed phrase exposure paths.