Address
A short string of letters and numbers that identifies a destination on a blockchain, much like an email address or a bank account number tells funds where to go. An address is derived from a user's public key; anyone can send assets to it, but only the holder of the matching private key can spend from it.
In the bookExplained in Chapter 18: Wallets, Keys, and Self-Custody: The Mechanics of "Owning"
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