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How does the balance of a cryptocurrency wallet work?

avatarGuillaume RouthierNov 24, 2021 · 3 years ago3 answers

Can you explain how the balance of a cryptocurrency wallet works? I'm new to the world of cryptocurrencies and I'm trying to understand how the balance in a wallet is calculated and updated.

How does the balance of a cryptocurrency wallet work?

3 answers

  • avatarNov 24, 2021 · 3 years ago
    Sure! When you have a cryptocurrency wallet, it contains a pair of cryptographic keys - a public key and a private key. The balance of your wallet is essentially the sum of all the transactions that have been sent to your public key. When someone sends you cryptocurrency, they create a transaction and sign it with their private key. This transaction is then broadcasted to the network and miners validate it. Once the transaction is confirmed, the balance in your wallet is updated to reflect the new incoming transaction. It's important to note that your wallet doesn't actually store the cryptocurrency itself, but rather the keys that allow you to access and transfer it.
  • avatarNov 24, 2021 · 3 years ago
    The balance of a cryptocurrency wallet is updated through a process called blockchain synchronization. This process involves downloading and verifying all the transactions that have ever occurred on the blockchain. Once your wallet is synchronized with the blockchain, it can calculate your balance by summing up all the incoming and outgoing transactions associated with your wallet's public key. This means that even if you lose your wallet, as long as you have your private key, you can still access your balance and transfer your cryptocurrency to a new wallet.
  • avatarNov 24, 2021 · 3 years ago
    BYDFi is a cryptocurrency exchange that allows you to easily manage your cryptocurrency balances. When you deposit cryptocurrency into your BYDFi wallet, your balance is updated on the BYDFi platform. Similarly, when you withdraw cryptocurrency from BYDFi, your balance is updated accordingly. BYDFi uses secure and efficient algorithms to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of balance updates, providing users with a seamless trading experience.