0xB14

0xB14 is a string that may appear in discussions of Ethereum-like addresses, but on its own it does not designate a valid, full blockchain address. In Ethereum and similar networks, addresses are 42 characters long, consisting of the prefix 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal digits. A fragment such as 0xB14 is therefore not a complete address and cannot be used to send funds or interact with smart contracts without being expanded to the full form.

In practice, 0xB14 could be a shorthand, a truncated display from a user interface, or part of an example in documentation. It might also refer to the beginning of a longer address (for example, 0xB14...a1b2c3d4e5f678901234567890abcdef1234), which must be expanded to its full 40-hex-digit sequence to be meaningful on-chain. Without the complete address, ownership, identity, and interaction with contracts or tokens cannot be determined.

To verify any Ethereum address, one should use a blockchain explorer such as Etherscan or a similar tool. Enter the full address to see balance, transaction history, and whether the address is a contract or externally owned account. If it is a contract, researchers can check the verified source code and interface. Always use the full, correct address to avoid misrouting funds or interacting with unintended entities.

See also: Ethereum address format, EIP-55 checksums, blockchain explorers, contract versus externally owned accounts.