Base58 Encode / Decode
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Convert text to and from Base58 (the Bitcoin alphabet).
How to use the Base58 Encode / Decode
- 1 Type text to encode, or paste Base58 to decode.
- 2 Choose the direction.
- 3 Copy the result.
About the Base58 Encode / Decode
Base58 encodes data using 58 characters, omitting easily confused ones and punctuation. It is best known from Bitcoin addresses and other systems where humans copy identifiers by hand.
This tool encodes and decodes plain Base58 entirely in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
Why 58 characters?
It drops visually ambiguous characters and symbols to reduce copy errors.
Is this Base58Check?
No, this is plain Base58 without the checksum used in Bitcoin addresses.
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