Subaddresses
Subaddresses are multiple receiving addresses derived from a single wallet or master key pair, used in some privacy-focused systems to improve payment organization and unlinkability. They are especially common in cryptocurrencies such as Monero, where a user can generate many distinct addresses from one wallet while retaining a single control point for funds.
In practice, a subaddress appears to others as an independent public address, separate from the main address.
The primary benefit of subaddresses is enhanced privacy. By aggregating payments across many addresses, it becomes
However, subaddresses come with considerations. Not all wallets or services support them, and users must rely
See also: hierarchical deterministic wallets, child addresses, stealth addresses.