How can you send a transaction?
Let's return to the previous example where the address represents the destination of a specific peer. If you want to send/receive assets yourself, you need two things: an address where the sender can reach you and a private key. The address is randomly generated when you join the blockchain, and it contains a simple sequence of letters and numbers. The address is based on the private key that you supply. The two are paired together. Your private key should be kept secret, and it, too, is a simple sequence of letters and numbers. Both elements will comprise your wallet. Losing your private key also means losing access to all of the assets within your wallet. With blockchain, transactions and assets can be viewed ...
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