Question 1

What is a vanity address?

Accepted Answer

A vanity address is a cryptocurrency wallet address that contains a custom pattern you choose. Instead of random characters, you can have addresses starting with memorable patterns like 0xDEAD, 0xCAFE, or your name.

Question 2

Is VanityVM safe to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VanityVM is 100% safe. All key generation happens locally in your browser. Your private keys are never sent to any server. You can even use VanityVM offline after loading the page.

Question 3

How long does it take to generate a vanity address?

Accepted Answer

Generation time depends on pattern length. 3 characters takes seconds, 4 characters takes about 5 seconds, 5 characters takes 1-2 minutes, and 6+ characters can take 20+ minutes. Each additional character increases difficulty by 16x for Ethereum.

Question 4

Which blockchains does VanityVM support?

Accepted Answer

VanityVM supports Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and BNB Chain (BNB). Each blockchain uses different address formats - Ethereum and BNB use hexadecimal (0-9, A-F), while Solana uses Base58 encoding.

Question 5

Is VanityVM free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VanityVM offers a free tier with 4-character patterns and 5 generations per day. Paid plans unlock longer patterns (up to 10 characters) and unlimited generations.