what is "pubkey" in 'getaddresses' API and how is different than Public Key i.e. "address"?.

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question is reference to this snapshot (below link from my google drive), Plz help?. if there is a document describing all parameters then kindly share, thanks.

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18QzANWfL2XNmAvjOdHXuM968sXfYhepn/view?usp=sharing

Answer 1

The address is a hash of the pubkey, and used as the main form of identity in a blockchain. Generally you don't need to worry about pubkeys – they're just used behind the scenes.