# What is an account?

An account is digital identity represented by a unique address, which holds and transacts cryptocurrencies and other digital assets, and interacts with other accounts on the blockchain.

On the Ethereum network, accounts are classified into two types:

* Externally Owned Accounts (EOAs)
* Smart Contract Accounts (SCAs)

Transactions on Ethereum originate exclusively from EOAs, which are typically established and accessed via web3 wallets that support EOAs.

> **Sources**: [Ethereum](https://eips.ethereum.org/EIPS/eip-4337), [ERC4337.io](https://www.erc4337.io/), [Alchemy](https://www.alchemy.com/learn/account-abstraction)


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