A seed phrase (or recovery phrase) consists of 24 English words used to restore access to a cryptocurrency wallet. This method is a standard for most cryptocurrency wallets and was originally developed as part of the BIP-39 standard. In case of loss of access to your device or wallet, the seed phrase allows you to regain access to your assets.
Seed phrases are designed for cryptocurrency wallets as they provide a high level of security and decentralization. Regular bank or digital wallets typically use centralized password recovery methods, such as email or phone number, which are not suitable for decentralized blockchain systems where the user is the sole owner of their keys and assets. In regular wallets, a central authority can restore account access, while in cryptocurrency wallets this is impossible without the seed phrase.
TON (The Open Network) offers several popular wallets that support the use of seed phrases for creating and restoring wallets. Among them:
Tonkeeper is a popular mobile wallet for storing and managing Toncoin, tokens, and NFTs. The app makes it easy to create a new wallet or import an existing one using a seed phrase.
Website: tonkeeper.com
Tonhub is another convenient app for managing assets on the TON blockchain. Tonhub supports creating new wallets and importing existing ones using seed phrases.
Website: tonhub.com
MyTonWallet is a web wallet for managing assets on the TON blockchain. It supports creating and restoring wallets using a seed phrase.
Website: mytonwallet.io
Below are five examples of 24-word seed phrases. These phrases are for illustration purposes only. Do not use these seed phrases for actual wallets.
apple banana orange grape cherry lemon lime peach pear plum berry mango kiwi strawberry blueberry watermelon pineapple raspberry apricot coconut fig date grapefruit (do not use these seed phrases)
anchor basket celery diver eclipse forest grape harbor igloo jungle kayak lemon melody needle ocean paper quiet river story target umbrella violin whale xerox (do not use these seed phrases)
alley bridge crystal dragon engine forest garage hotel igloo jungle kite lemon monkey notebook orbit panda queen river summer tiger umbrella violin window xylophone (do not use these seed phrases)
antelope basket cliff dolphin eagle fire garden honey island jar kettle lemon moon noodle olive panda queen rainbow storm turtle unicorn velvet window xerox yellow (do not use these seed phrases)
album bridge cactus dragon egg fire glove honey igloo jacket kite lemon monkey needle opera python queen rocket shadow tiger uniform violin water xerox yacht (do not use these seed phrases)
To create a new wallet in Tonkeeper, Tonhub, or MyTonWallet, follow these steps:
Download and install the app or open the website of the desired wallet.
Create a new wallet by following the instructions in the app or on the website.
Write down the generated 24-word seed phrase on paper and store it in a safe place.
Use the seed phrase to restore the wallet if necessary, following the app or website instructions.
Seed phrases are the foundation of security for cryptocurrency wallets, including wallets for TON. Use trusted wallets like Tonkeeper, Tonhub, and MyTonWallet to manage your assets on the TON blockchain.
For more information and to download the apps, visit the official websites:
Be vigilant and ensure the security of your digital assets by properly managing your seed phrase!