Supported Blockchains: Complete List

SafeSeed tools support over 15 blockchains, covering the vast majority of cryptocurrency market capitalization. Each blockchain uses specific address formats, derivation paths, and cryptographic curves. This reference guide documents every supported chain with the technical details you need for address derivation, wallet verification, and recovery operations.

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How Blockchain Support Works

Supporting a blockchain in SafeSeed means the tools can:

1. Derive addresses from a BIP-39 seed phrase using the chain's standard derivation path
2. Generate key pairs (public and private keys) for the chain
3. Display the correct address format used by the chain's network
4. Create paper wallets with the chain's address and key formats
5. Navigate the derivation tree for the chain using the Key Derivation Tool

All derivation follows established standards (BIP-32, BIP-44, SLIP-44) and produces output identical to what major wallet software generates for each chain.

Complete Blockchain Reference

Bitcoin (BTC)

Bitcoin is the first and most widely supported cryptocurrency. SafeSeed supports all four major Bitcoin address formats, reflecting the network's evolution from Legacy to Taproot.

Property	Details
SLIP-44 Coin Type	0'
Curve	secp256k1
Network	Mainnet and Testnet
Paper Wallet	Supported

Address Formats

Format	BIP	Path	Prefix	Example
Legacy (P2PKH)	BIP-44	m/44'/0'/0'/0/x	1	1A1zP1eP5QGefi2DMPTfTL5SLmv7DivfNa
SegWit (P2SH-P2WPKH)	BIP-49	m/49'/0'/0'/0/x	3	3J98t1WpEZ73CNmQviecrnyiWrnqRhWNLy
Native SegWit (P2WPKH)	BIP-84	m/84'/0'/0'/0/x	bc1q	bc1qar0srrr7xfkvy5l643lydnw9re59gtzzwf5mdq
Taproot (P2TR)	BIP-86	m/86'/0'/0'/0/x	bc1p	bc1p5d7rjq7g6rdk2yhzks9smlaqtedr4dekq08ge8ztwac72sfr9rusxg3297

Recommendation

For new Bitcoin wallets in 2026, use Native SegWit (bc1q) for the best balance of fee savings and compatibility. Taproot (bc1p) is also widely supported and offers the lowest fees plus future-proofing for advanced scripting capabilities.

Extended Key Types

Key Type	Address Format	Prefix
xpub/xprv	Legacy	xpub6... / xprv9...
ypub/yprv	SegWit	ypub6... / yprv9...
zpub/zprv	Native SegWit	zpub6... / zprv9...

Ethereum (ETH)

Ethereum uses a single address format for all purposes, including ETH transfers, smart contract interactions, and ERC-20 token management.

Property	Details
SLIP-44 Coin Type	60'
Curve	secp256k1
Standard Path	m/44'/60'/0'/0/x
Address Format	0x + 40 hex characters (EIP-55 checksummed)
Example	0x71C7656EC7ab88b098defB751B7401B5f6d8976F
Paper Wallet	Supported

EVM-Compatible Chains

The same Ethereum address and private key work across all EVM-compatible networks. SafeSeed's Ethereum key derivation produces keys that are valid on:

• Ethereum Mainnet
• Polygon (MATIC)
• Binance Smart Chain (BSC)
• Avalanche C-Chain
• Arbitrum
• Optimism
• Base
• And all other EVM chains

The derivation path remains m/44'/60'/0'/0/x regardless of which EVM chain you intend to use. The keys are identical — only the network you broadcast transactions on differs.

Important Notes

• Ethereum addresses use EIP-55 mixed-case checksumming (capital and lowercase letters encode a checksum). The Address Generator produces EIP-55 checksummed addresses.
• Private keys are 32 bytes (64 hex characters). Do not confuse them with the 20-byte address.
• To use ERC-20 tokens on a paper wallet address, you must also have ETH at that address to pay gas fees.

Litecoin (LTC)

Litecoin closely mirrors Bitcoin's key derivation and address structure, with its own network parameters.

Property	Details
SLIP-44 Coin Type	2'
Curve	secp256k1
Paper Wallet	Supported

Address Formats

Format	Path	Prefix	Example
Legacy (P2PKH)	m/44'/2'/0'/0/x	L	LdP8Qox1VAhCzgJP3Lno5sz...
SegWit (P2SH-P2WPKH)	m/49'/2'/0'/0/x	M or 3	M8T1B2Z97gVdvmfk...
Native SegWit (P2WPKH)	m/84'/2'/0'/0/x	ltc1q	ltc1qhzjly7w3yag5eur...

Recommendation

Use Native SegWit (ltc1q) for lowest fees and modern wallet compatibility.

Bitcoin Cash (BCH)

Bitcoin Cash forked from Bitcoin in 2017 and introduced the CashAddr format to prevent address confusion with Bitcoin.

Property	Details
SLIP-44 Coin Type	145'
Curve	secp256k1
Standard Path	m/44'/145'/0'/0/x
Paper Wallet	Supported

Address Formats

Format	Prefix	Example
CashAddr	bitcoincash:q	bitcoincash:qpm2qsznhks23z7629mms6s4cwef74vcwvy22gdx6a
Legacy	1	Same format as Bitcoin Legacy (historical, avoid)

Notes

• Always use CashAddr format to prevent accidentally sending BCH to a Bitcoin address (or vice versa)
• Some wallets display the address without the bitcoincash: prefix

Dogecoin (DOGE)

Dogecoin uses Bitcoin-derived key structures with its own network parameters.

Property	Details
SLIP-44 Coin Type	3'
Curve	secp256k1
Standard Path	m/44'/3'/0'/0/x
Address Format	Starts with D
Example	DH5yaieqoZN36fDVciNyRueRGvGLR3mr7L
Paper Wallet	Supported

Ripple (XRP)

XRP uses a unique address encoding and has specific requirements different from Bitcoin-derived chains.

Property	Details
SLIP-44 Coin Type	144'
Curve	secp256k1
Standard Path	m/44'/144'/0'/0/x
Address Format	Base58 starting with r
Example	rN7VKRCtb4yXTNR4WnNHwqqJmPKmdHiTsc
Paper Wallet	Supported

Important Notes

• XRP accounts require a minimum reserve of 10 XRP to activate the address on the ledger
• Sending less than the reserve to a new address will fail
• Destination tags are not part of the address derivation — they are transaction-level metadata

Cardano (ADA)

Cardano uses its own derivation standard (CIP-1852) which extends BIP-44 with Cardano-specific modifications.

Property	Details
SLIP-44 Coin Type	1815'
Curve	Ed25519 (via BIP32-Ed25519)
Standard Path	m/1852'/1815'/0'/0/x
Address Format	Bech32 starting with addr1
Example	addr1qx2fxv2umyhttkxyxp8x0dlpdt3k6cwng5pxj3jhsydzer...
Paper Wallet	Limited support

Notes

• Cardano uses purpose 1852' (not 44') following CIP-1852
• Uses the Ed25519 curve instead of secp256k1
• Cardano addresses encode both a payment key and a staking key
• Not all features of Cardano's complex address system are fully reproducible in a simple key derivation tool

Solana (SOL)

Solana uses Ed25519 cryptography and has its own derivation conventions.

Property	Details
SLIP-44 Coin Type	501'
Curve	Ed25519
Standard Path	m/44'/501'/0'/0'
Address Format	Base58, 32-44 characters
Example	7EcDhSYGxXyscszYEp35KHN8vvw3svAuLKTzXwCFLtV
Paper Wallet	Supported

Notes

• Solana uses hardened derivation at all levels (note the 0' at the end instead of 0)
• Phantom wallet uses m/44'/501'/0'/0', while some other wallets use m/44'/501'/x'
• The address is the Base58-encoded public key (no hashing step)

Polkadot (DOT)

Property	Details
SLIP-44 Coin Type	354'
Curve	Sr25519 (Schnorrkel) or Ed25519
Standard Path	m/44'/354'/0'/0/x
Address Format	SS58 starting with 1
Example	1FRMM8PEiWXYax7rpS6X4XZX1aAAxSWx1CrKTyrVYhV24fg
Paper Wallet	Limited support

Notes

• Polkadot primarily uses Sr25519 (Schnorrkel), which is not derived from BIP-32
• SafeSeed supports Ed25519-based derivation for Polkadot, which is compatible with some wallets
• For full Polkadot compatibility, verify with your specific wallet software

Cosmos (ATOM)

Property	Details
SLIP-44 Coin Type	118'
Curve	secp256k1
Standard Path	m/44'/118'/0'/0/x
Address Format	Bech32 starting with cosmos1
Example	cosmos1hjct6q7npsspsg3dgvzk3sdf89spmlpfdn6m9d
Paper Wallet	Supported

Cosmos Ecosystem Chains

The Cosmos ecosystem uses the same key derivation but different coin types for some chains:

Chain	Coin Type	Address Prefix
Cosmos Hub	118'	cosmos1
Osmosis	118'	osmo1
Kava	459'	kava1
Terra	330'	terra1
Secret Network	529'	secret1

Tron (TRX)

Property	Details
SLIP-44 Coin Type	195'
Curve	secp256k1
Standard Path	m/44'/195'/0'/0/x
Address Format	Base58 starting with T
Example	TJCnKsPa7y5okkXvQAidZBzqx3QyQ6sxMW
Paper Wallet	Supported

Stellar (XLM)

Property	Details
SLIP-44 Coin Type	148'
Curve	Ed25519
Standard Path	m/44'/148'/0'
Address Format	Starts with G
Example	GAHK7EEG2WWHVKDNT4CEQFZGKF2LGDSW2IVM4S5DP42RBW3K6BTODB4A
Paper Wallet	Supported

Notes

• Stellar uses a shortened derivation path (no change/index levels)
• Stellar accounts require a minimum balance of 1 XLM to activate
• Memo fields are not part of address derivation

Avalanche (AVAX)

Property	Details
SLIP-44 Coin Type	9000'
Curve	secp256k1
Paper Wallet	Partial support

Avalanche Chains

Avalanche has three built-in chains with different address formats:

Chain	Address Format	Path
C-Chain (EVM)	0x... (same as Ethereum)	m/44'/60'/0'/0/x
X-Chain	X-avax1... (Bech32)	m/44'/9000'/0'/0/x
P-Chain	P-avax1... (Bech32)	m/44'/9000'/0'/0/x

For ERC-20 tokens and DeFi on Avalanche, use the C-Chain address (Ethereum-compatible derivation with coin type 60').

Ethereum Classic (ETC)

Property	Details
SLIP-44 Coin Type	61'
Curve	secp256k1
Standard Path	m/44'/61'/0'/0/x
Address Format	0x + 40 hex characters
Example	0x71C7656EC7ab88b098defB751B7401B5f6d8976F
Paper Wallet	Supported

Notes

• ETC addresses look identical to ETH addresses but use a different coin type (61' vs 60')
• Do not send ETC to an ETH address derived from the same seed using coin type 60' — use the correct coin type 61' to avoid confusion

Zcash (ZEC)

Property	Details
SLIP-44 Coin Type	133'
Curve	secp256k1
Standard Path	m/44'/133'/0'/0/x
Paper Wallet	Supported (transparent addresses)

Address Formats

Format	Prefix	Description
Transparent (t-addr)	t1	Bitcoin-like transparent addresses
Shielded (z-addr)	zs1	Privacy-preserving addresses

SafeSeed supports transparent address derivation. Shielded addresses use different cryptography (zk-SNARKs) that is not derived through standard BIP-44 paths.

Dash (DASH)

Property	Details
SLIP-44 Coin Type	5'
Curve	secp256k1
Standard Path	m/44'/5'/0'/0/x
Address Format	Starts with X
Example	XuPBdZPq5vK9EjmDqH5hwWqhPEGYgYibzR
Paper Wallet	Supported

Quick Reference Table

Blockchain	Ticker	Coin Type	Curve	Address Prefix	Standard Path
Bitcoin	BTC	0'	secp256k1	1, 3, bc1q, bc1p	m/84'/0'/0'/0/x
Ethereum	ETH	60'	secp256k1	0x	m/44'/60'/0'/0/x
Litecoin	LTC	2'	secp256k1	L, M, ltc1q	m/84'/2'/0'/0/x
Dogecoin	DOGE	3'	secp256k1	D	m/44'/3'/0'/0/x
Dash	DASH	5'	secp256k1	X	m/44'/5'/0'/0/x
Ethereum Classic	ETC	61'	secp256k1	0x	m/44'/61'/0'/0/x
Cosmos	ATOM	118'	secp256k1	cosmos1	m/44'/118'/0'/0/x
Zcash	ZEC	133'	secp256k1	t1	m/44'/133'/0'/0/x
Ripple	XRP	144'	secp256k1	r	m/44'/144'/0'/0/x
Bitcoin Cash	BCH	145'	secp256k1	bitcoincash:q	m/44'/145'/0'/0/x
Stellar	XLM	148'	Ed25519	G	m/44'/148'/0'
Tron	TRX	195'	secp256k1	T	m/44'/195'/0'/0/x
Polkadot	DOT	354'	Sr25519/Ed25519	1	m/44'/354'/0'/0/x
Solana	SOL	501'	Ed25519	(Base58)	m/44'/501'/0'/0'
Cardano	ADA	1815'	Ed25519	addr1	m/1852'/1815'/0'/0/x
Avalanche	AVAX	9000'	secp256k1	X-avax1 / 0x	m/44'/9000'/0'/0/x

Cryptographic Curves

SafeSeed tools work with two primary elliptic curves:

secp256k1

The dominant curve in cryptocurrency, used by Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and most other chains. Named after the specific parameters of the elliptic curve equation:

• Key size: 256 bits
• Used by: BTC, ETH, LTC, BCH, DOGE, DASH, XRP, TRX, ATOM, ZEC, ETC, AVAX
• BIP-32 support: Full support (standard HD derivation)
• Signature scheme: ECDSA (and Schnorr for Taproot)

Ed25519

A modern elliptic curve offering faster signature verification and simpler implementation. Used by newer blockchain projects:

• Key size: 256 bits
• Used by: SOL, ADA, XLM, DOT (optional)
• BIP-32 support: Via SLIP-0010 (modified derivation for Ed25519)
• Signature scheme: EdDSA

Key Derivation Differences

For secp256k1 chains, SafeSeed uses standard BIP-32 derivation. For Ed25519 chains, SLIP-0010 derivation is used, which modifies the BIP-32 algorithm for compatibility with Ed25519's curve properties. The user-facing experience is identical — you enter a seed phrase and get addresses — but the underlying mathematics differ.

Hardware Wallet Compatibility

SafeSeed-derived addresses are compatible with all major hardware wallets that support the respective blockchains:

Hardware Wallet	BTC	ETH	LTC	SOL	ADA	DOT	XRP	ATOM
Ledger Nano S Plus	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ledger Nano X	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ledger Stax	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Trezor Safe 3	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No
Trezor Safe 5	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No
Keystone 3 Pro	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
BitBox02	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No
Coldcard Mk4	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	No

To verify compatibility, generate addresses from your seed phrase using SafeSeed's Address Generator and compare with the addresses your hardware wallet displays.

FAQ

Can one seed phrase work for all supported blockchains?

Yes. A BIP-39 seed phrase is blockchain-agnostic. The same 12 or 24 words derive the master seed, and different blockchains use different derivation paths (different coin_type values) to produce chain-specific keys. This is the fundamental principle of HD wallets — one backup, many chains.

Why do some blockchains use Ed25519 instead of secp256k1?

Ed25519 was designed more recently than secp256k1 and offers some advantages: faster signature verification, resistance to certain side-channel attacks by design, and simpler implementation. Newer blockchains (Solana, Cardano, Stellar) adopted Ed25519, while Bitcoin and Ethereum established secp256k1 as the industry standard before Ed25519 became widely available.

What if my blockchain is not on the supported list?

If your blockchain follows BIP-44 with a registered SLIP-44 coin type and uses secp256k1 or Ed25519, you may be able to derive addresses using the Key Derivation Tool with a custom path. Enter m/44'/COIN_TYPE'/0'/0/0 where COIN_TYPE is the SLIP-44 value for your chain. Always verify the derived address against your wallet before sending funds.

Do EVM-compatible chains (Polygon, BSC, Arbitrum) use the same addresses as Ethereum?

Yes. All EVM-compatible chains share the same address format and derivation path (m/44'/60'/0'/0/x). Your Ethereum address is also your Polygon, BSC, Arbitrum, Optimism, and Base address. The private key that controls ETH at that address also controls assets on all EVM chains at the same address.

Why does Cardano use a different purpose value (1852 instead of 44)?

Cardano's CIP-1852 defines a Cardano-specific key derivation scheme that extends BIP-44 with additional features like staking key derivation. The purpose value 1852 (referencing Ada Lovelace's birth year) signals to wallet software that Cardano-specific derivation rules apply, including separate payment and staking key generation.

Can I use a Bitcoin paper wallet address for Lightning Network?

No. Lightning Network channels require active hot wallet management and cannot be funded from a simple paper wallet address. Paper wallets are for on-chain storage only. Lightning funds require running a Lightning node or using a Lightning-enabled wallet.

Is Taproot support available for all SafeSeed tools?

Yes. The Seed Phrase Generator generates standard BIP-39 phrases that work with all address types. The Address Generator supports Taproot (BIP-86, m/86'/0'/0'/0/x) address derivation. The Key Derivation Tool can navigate the Taproot derivation path. Paper wallets can be created with Taproot addresses.

How do I know which address format to use for my specific wallet?

Check your wallet's documentation or settings. Most wallets display which format they use (Legacy, SegWit, Native SegWit, Taproot). You can also check the address prefix: 1 = Legacy, 3 = SegWit, bc1q = Native SegWit, bc1p = Taproot (for Bitcoin). If unsure, try deriving addresses with each format in SafeSeed's Address Generator and see which matches your wallet.

Related Guides

• SafeSeed Tools Overview — Overview of all SafeSeed tools
• Address Generator Tutorial — Derive addresses for any supported chain
• Key Derivation Tool Tutorial — Explore derivation paths and SLIP-44 coin types
• Paper Wallet Creator Tutorial — Create paper wallets for supported chains
• SafeSeed FAQ — General frequently asked questions