BIP39 Mnemonic Generator

Generate and validate BIP39 mnemonic phrases for cryptocurrency wallets

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Generate / Input Mnemonic

Also known as the "25th word" - adds an extra layer of security

Results

Generate or enter a mnemonic phrase to see results

Example Mnemonic Phrases

12 words (128 bits):
abandon abandon abandon abandon abandon abandon abandon abandon abandon abandon abandon about
24 words (256 bits):
abandon abandon abandon abandon abandon abandon abandon abandon abandon abandon abandon abandon abandon abandon abandon abandon abandon abandon abandon abandon abandon abandon abandon art

About BIP39

BIP39 (Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 39) defines a standard for generating deterministic keys from a mnemonic phrase. It converts random entropy into a human-readable sequence of words that can be used to recover a cryptocurrency wallet.

Key features:

  • Word count: 12, 15, 18, 21, or 24 words (corresponding to 128-256 bits of entropy)
  • Checksum: Built-in checksum for validation
  • Passphrase: Optional 25th word for extra security
  • Language support: Multiple language wordlists available
  • Deterministic: Same mnemonic always generates the same seed

Use cases: Cryptocurrency wallet recovery, generating deterministic keys, backing up wallet seeds, creating hierarchical deterministic wallets