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From Mnemonic to Seed.
The mnemonic words represent entropy, leading to the creation of a 512-bit seed through the PBKDF2 key-stretching function. This step is critical for building deterministic wallets and deriving keys securely.

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From Mnemonic to Seed.
The mnemonic words represent entropy, leading to the creation of a 512-bit seed through the PBKDF2 key-stretching function. This step is critical for building deterministic wallets and deriving keys securely.

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Optional Passphrase in BIP-39.
BIP-39 introduces an optional passphrase, enhancing security and offering plausible deniability. However, careful backup planning is crucial to avoid loss. Passphrases are powerful tools but come with responsibilities.