How long is a typical Bitcoin address in terms of characters?

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• dreamiesMay 26, 2021 · 4 years ago
  A typical Bitcoin address is usually 26-35 characters long. It consists of alphanumeric characters and starts with either '1', '3', or 'bc1'. The length of the address can vary depending on the type of address used. For example, legacy addresses start with '1' and are 26-34 characters long, while SegWit addresses start with '3' or 'bc1' and are 27-35 characters long.
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• Browne BeardSep 06, 2025 · 3 days ago
  The length of a Bitcoin address can be quite confusing for beginners. In general, a typical Bitcoin address is around 26-35 characters long. However, it's important to note that the length can vary depending on the type of address. Legacy addresses, which start with '1', are usually 26-34 characters long, while SegWit addresses, which start with '3' or 'bc1', are usually 27-35 characters long.
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• Bright kids of AmericaMay 09, 2021 · 4 years ago
  According to BYDFi, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, a typical Bitcoin address is usually 26-35 characters long. It can consist of alphanumeric characters and starts with either '1', '3', or 'bc1'. The length of the address can vary depending on the type of address used. Legacy addresses, which start with '1', are usually 26-34 characters long, while SegWit addresses, which start with '3' or 'bc1', are usually 27-35 characters long.
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