Instructions for Ordering and Using Vanity Addresses
Step 1
Step 1
Choose the Address Format
Bitcoin addresses come in three formats:
- Legacy: Oldest format, higher fees.
- P2SH: Allows lower fees and complex payments.
- SegWit (Bech32): Recommended as it offers the lowest fees.
Step 2
Step 2
Choose Your Prefix
Enter the string or word you want in your vanity address. Note that special characters are not allowed.
Step 3
Step 3
Provide Public Key
Use a wallet like Electrum to export your public key. Follow these steps:
- In Electrum, go to View -> Show Addresses.
- Select an address and label it.
- Click on Details and copy the public key.
Step 4
Step 4
Enter Your Email Address
Enter your email address to receive the order confirmation and the partial private key for the vanity address.
Step 5
Step 5
Accept Terms and Solve CAPTCHA
Read and accept the terms, solve the CAPTCHA, and confirm your order.
Step 6
Step 6
Complete Payment
Pay with Bitcoin, Litecoin, or PayPal to start generating your vanity address.
Step 7
Step 7
Key-Merging (Combine Keys)
After the vanity address is created, merge the received partial private key with your own private key to get the final private key.
Step 8
Step 8
Import the Final Key into Your Wallet
Import the final private key into any wallet that supports WIF compressed keys.
In Electrum, you can specify the address type by adding prefixes like "p2pkh:" (Legacy) or "p2wpkh:" (SegWit) before the final key.
Step 9
Step 9
Backup and Security
Ensure your final private key is securely backed up in multiple places, and create a plan for inheritance in case of loss or death.
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