Ethereum EOA Account
An externally owned account on Ethereum, controlled by a private key and used to initiate transactions.
What is Ethereum EOA Account?
An Externally Owned Account (EOA) is one of the two types of accounts on the Ethereum blockchain, controlled by a user via a private key. EOAs are associated with a public address and can hold Ether (ETH) or tokens, as well as initiate transactions, such as sending ETH or interacting with smart contracts.
Unlike contract accounts, EOAs do not contain executable code and rely on user-initiated actions. Wallets like MetaMask typically manage EOAs, allowing users to sign transactions securely.
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