BITCOIN BURN ADDRESS:
bc1qahf4dnf5jkg8ut6vxx7e2y5gwff7pym90wr853
(*To burn Bitcoin, simply send it to this address.)
What is a burn wallet address?
A Bitcoin burn address is a special type of Bitcoin address that is used to permanently remove bitcoins from circulation, effectively "burning" them. These addresses are often not controlled by any private key, which means that once bitcoins are sent to these addresses, they cannot be spent or recovered.
How do I burn Bitcoin?
Burning Bitcoin is essentially the act of sending your Bitcoin to an address where no one, including you, can access it. By doing so, you're effectively removing those Bitcoins from circulation, as they cannot be spent or recovered.
Here’s how to do it:
1. Send Bitcoin to a Burn Address
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A Bitcoin burn address is one where there is no private key. This means once the Bitcoin is sent to this address, it cannot be spent again.
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Example of a Burn Address: A commonly used burn address is:
bc1qahf4dnf5jkg8ut6vxx7e2y5gwff7pym90wr853
Note: You can use any Bitcoin address that has no known private key, but using a public, well-known burn address ensures that the funds are truly burned.
2. Create a Transaction
To burn Bitcoin:
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Go to your wallet (e.g., Bitcoin Core, Electrum, or Exodus).
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Select the option to send Bitcoin.
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Enter the burn address as the recipient. (bc1qahf4dnf5jkg8ut6vxx7e2y5gwff7pym90wr853)
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Specify the amount of Bitcoin you wish to burn.
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Double-check everything (make sure you’re sending it to a burn address, and not an address you control).
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Confirm the transaction and broadcast it to the network.
Once this transaction is confirmed by the Bitcoin network, the Bitcoins will be effectively gone, as there is no way to retrieve them from the burn address.
Lost Bitcoin (BTC) wallet address
People burn cryptocurrency by sending it to a "lost" Bitcoin wallet address, which is an address that no one has the private key for, making it impossible to access or spend the funds once sent. These burn addresses are typically chosen because they are not controlled by anyone, and no one can recover or use the Bitcoins stored there. By sending cryptocurrency to these addresses, it is effectively removed from circulation, reducing the overall supply and often creating scarcity, which some believe could increase the value of the remaining coins. The process is irreversible, ensuring the coins are permanently gone from the blockchain.
How to destroy Bitcoin
To destroy Bitcoin, you simply send it to a Bitcoin burn address—such as bc1qahf4dnf5jkg8ut6vxx7e2y5gwff7pym90wr853. Once the Bitcoin is sent to this address, it is permanently removed from circulation because there is no way to retrieve or spend it. This process is irreversible and ensures the Bitcoin is effectively destroyed, as it cannot be accessed or recovered by any party. While you’re not physically destroying the cryptocurrency (since it’s just data), by removing it from the blockchain in this way, you're essentially eliminating it from the total supply, contributing to scarcity.
Where can I send my Bitcoin to burn it?
You can send Bitcoin to this address in order to burn it. Paste in the 'recipient' field:
bc1qahf4dnf5jkg8ut6vxx7e2y5gwff7pym90wr853
Nothing on this website is financial advice, nor should it be taken as financial advice. All material within is for informational purposes only. Bitcoin burn addresses, though believed dormant, could at any time become recovered or compromised. We are not responsible for any lost cryptocurrency or other funds. Always seek professional guidance if you are unfamiliar with sending Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies to unknown addresses.