Ethereum: Why does blockchain.info show a different balance than bitcoin-qt?

Why does Blockchain.info show a different balance than Bitcoin-Qt?

You may have noticed that your Ethereum wallet on blockchain.info appears to have a different balance than your Bitcoin-QT wallet. This discrepancy can be confusing, especially if you are used to managing multiple cryptocurrencies with the same wallet provider. In this article, we will explore the reasons for this discrepancy and explore how to resolve it.

What happens?

When you import your Bitcoin-QT wallet data to blockchain.info, the two wallets are connected using a shared seed phrase or private key. This means that the blockchain.info interface is essentially using a copy of your Bitcoin-QT balance. However, the actual balances are stored in different locations, which can cause discrepancies.

Why is this important?

In the Ethereum ecosystem, a single address can have multiple wallets (also known as an “address alias” or “alias”). When you import data from one wallet to another, it essentially creates a new, identical copy of your balance. This means that if you have two separate Ethereum wallets connected to blockchain.info, both wallets may show the same balance.

Why is this difference significant?

The main reason for this discrepancy is likely due to the fact that Bitcoin-QT uses a different seed phrase or private key than blockchain.info. When importing data from Bitcoin-QT to blockchain.info, the interface may use a slightly modified version of your Bitcoin-QT account information, which may result in inconsistent balances.

Workaround

To resolve this discrepancy, you need to update your Ethereum wallet on blockchain.info to point to the same address or alias that was used for your Bitcoin-QT wallet. Here’s how to do it:

• Update your Ethereum wallet settings: Go to [MyEtherWallet]( and click Settings. Then select your Ethereum network (e.g. Mainnet).

• Find the correct address: In your Ethereum wallet settings, look for the address associated with your Bitcoin-QT wallet. It should be a unique identifier.

• Update blockchain.info to use the same address: Go to [blockchain.info]( and go to the Wallets section. Find the address you found in step 2, then click on it. Select “Copy” or “Edit” to make sure it matches exactly.

• Check your wallet balance

  

  : Now that your Ethereum wallet is set to the correct address on blockchain.info, you can check its balance using a tool like [Ethereum explorer] ( If everything looks good, your Bitcoin-QT wallet balance should still be accurate.

By resolving this issue, you will have a smooth and consistent experience managing your Ethereum and Bitcoin assets on blockchain.info.