Supported Bitcoin addresses in Phantom
Phantom supports two Bitcoin address types: Native SegWit (addresses starting with bc1q) and Taproot (addresses starting with bc1p). Each type has different compatibility and features. New wallets use Native SegWit by default.
Warning: Phantom no longer supports Ordinals, BRC-20 tokens, or rare sats. Sending BTC may spend satoshis containing these assets. If you hold them, move them to a dedicated wallet before transacting. To manually control which UTXOs are spent, see Send Bitcoin using Sparrow wallet.
Native SegWit (bc1q...) #
Phantom uses a Native SegWit address by default. This address is commonly used for buying Bitcoin in Phantom and receiving BTC from other wallets or exchanges.
Many apps and services also use your Native SegWit address as your default Bitcoin payment address.
Taproot (bc1p...) #
Taproot addresses are commonly used for Ordinals and Bitcoin collectibles. If you buy a Bitcoin collectible, the marketplace may ask you to enable your Taproot address.
Note: When swapping to Bitcoin, Phantom defaults to your Taproot address even if it is not enabled. If you do not see your swapped Bitcoin in Phantom, turn on Taproot in Settings > Preferences > Preferred Bitcoin Address.
Set your default Bitcoin address #
Choose which Bitcoin address type Phantom uses by default:
- Select your profile avatar in the upper left.
- Go to Settings > Preferences > Preferred Bitcoin Address.
- Select Native SegWit, Taproot, or both.
Some apps require both address types. Turning on both can improve compatibility.
Restoring a Bitcoin wallet #
If you import a wallet using a Secret Recovery Phrase from another Bitcoin wallet, Phantom detects which Bitcoin addresses have been used before.
Depending on your wallet history, Phantom may show a Native SegWit address, a Taproot address, or both. This helps you access your Bitcoin and Ordinals without extra setup.