A Bitcoin address is a unique identifier consisting of 26 to 62 alphanumeric characters used to receive bitcoins. These addresses serve as the destination for transactions on the Bitcoin network, ensuring that funds are sent to the correct recipient. This graphic ranks the 15 most valuable Bitcoin addresses globally as of May 2024, based on BitInfoCharts’ Bitcoin Rich List. How Bitcoin Works Bitcoin is considered the world’s most valuable digital currency. Unlike fiat currencies such as the U.S. dollar, which central banks back, a cryptocurrency like Bitcoin is supported by an underlying blockchain. This blockchain ... (full story)