Wallet Question - If I create wallet address on testnet can I use on live?

[Laith]

Hi,

can the testnet wallet be used on live? obviously anything mined on testnet wont be available on live but can the key pairs be used? it says this on the beta guide: “z-addr always begins with “z” (“zt” for the testnet)” but for the t-addr address can this be used on live?

Thanks

Laith

[funkyzebraz]

No they can’t. The address prefix for T addresses are different for mainnet.

I released a first version of a HD wallet generator which can generate mainnet addresses:

BIP32 HD Wallet and Vanity Address Generator

I’ve just committed the first version of a HD wallet generator. It can generate mainnet and testnet addresses offline. I suggest that you download and compile the code yourself before running it on a machine that is not connected to a network. Write down the passphrase carefully because if you lose it, you’ll lose all access to the addresses contained within. Similarly, anyone with your passphrase can access all of your addresses. Some testing has been done but please use caution! If you …

[Laith]

top man! thank you for your prompt response