Let's talk about private keys and addresses.
Bitcoin and Ethereum private keys are essentially 256-bit random numbers, and both use the secp256k1 elliptic curve.
Honestly, this is something I only understood later: to receive crypto, you only need to provide your address. You never need to hand over your private key or recovery phrase, no matter the circumstances.
Market update: $BTC is currently at 82808.88 (24h: -0.017%).
If someone says you need to pay first to unlock your funds, it's almost certainly a scam.
Bitcoin and Ethereum private keys are essentially 256-bit random numbers, and both use the secp256k1 elliptic curve.
Honestly, this is something I only understood later: to receive crypto, you only need to provide your address. You never need to hand over your private key or recovery phrase, no matter the circumstances.
Market update: $BTC is currently at 82808.88 (24h: -0.017%).
If someone says you need to pay first to unlock your funds, it's almost certainly a scam.