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Base58 & Bech32 Encoder

Crypto-address encoding — Bitcoin, Cardano, segwit and more.

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Base58 is used by Bitcoin legacy addresses. Bech32 backs segwit (bc1…) and Cardano addresses. HRP `bc` is Bitcoin mainnet, `tb` is testnet.

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Understanding · Crypto's address encodings — readable, checksummed, error-aware.

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Quick answers.

What is the difference between Base58 and Bech32?

Base58 is commonly used for legacy Bitcoin addresses. Bech32 is the SegWit address format which is case-insensitive, more compact, and includes superior error-detection capabilities.

Which cryptocurrencies use these encodings?

Bitcoin uses both for legacy and SegWit addresses. Cardano, XRP, and Solana utilise variations of Base58, while many Cosmos-based chains use Bech32.

Are my addresses or private keys secure?

Yes. This tool runs entirely client-side using JavaScript. No data is transmitted to a server, ensuring your inputs remain private and on your device.

What happens if a Bech32 address has a typo?

Bech32 uses a BCH checksum. This tool will fail to decode the string and alert you if the checksum does not match, indicating the data has been corrupted or mistyped.

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