The recovery phrase is a set of 12 or 24 words, an encryption key used to access your blockchain wallet.
When a wallet is created on the blockchain, it creates:
1. A public address. Just like a bank routing or account number, the transactions you conduct within the Ottr app are recorded on the blockchain under this public address.
2. Wallet secrets: There are two important wallet secrets: a private key, consisting of 24 characters, and a recovery phrase, which comprises either 12 or 24 words.
Example of a Recovery Phrase: