Address Verification vs Test Transaction

Address verification is the security practice of carefully confirming cryptocurrency addresses before initiating transactions by checking multiple characters, using multiple verification methods, and implementing test transactions to prevent irreversible fund loss from typographical errors or malicious address substitution.

A small trial transfer (e.g. $5–10 worth of crypto) sent to a new wallet address to verify it is correct before sending the full intended amount — always use one when withdrawing to a new address.