What is the typical length of a bitcoin address?

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• Dec 26, 2021 · 3 years ago
  A typical bitcoin address is 26-35 characters long. It consists of alphanumeric characters (excluding the uppercase 'O', uppercase 'I', lowercase 'l', and the number '0') and starts with either a '1', '3', or 'bc1'. The length of the address can vary depending on the format used, such as legacy addresses, SegWit addresses, or Bech32 addresses.
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• Dec 26, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Bitcoin addresses are usually around 26-35 characters long. However, it's important to note that the length can vary depending on the address format. Legacy addresses start with a '1' and are 26-34 characters long, while SegWit addresses start with a '3' and are also 26-34 characters long. The newest address format, Bech32, starts with 'bc1' and is 42 characters long. So, the typical length of a bitcoin address can vary depending on the format used.
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• Dec 26, 2021 · 3 years ago
  The typical length of a bitcoin address is between 26 and 35 characters. However, it's worth mentioning that the length can differ depending on the address format. Legacy addresses, which start with a '1', are usually 26-34 characters long. SegWit addresses, which start with a '3', are also 26-34 characters long. The newest address format, Bech32, starts with 'bc1' and is 42 characters long. So, the length of a bitcoin address can vary depending on the format you're using.
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