Hardware wallets are a form of cryptocurrency cold storage. Resembling the appearance of a USB thumb drive, hardware wallets store your private keys offline from potential breaches. Not all cryptocurrencies are supported by hardware wallets.
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The process of moving your cryptocurrencies “offline”, to prevent them from being stolen by hackers. There are a variety of ways to do this, but most cold storage methods include using paper...
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Hot storage refers to a crytocurrency wallet that is connected to the internet. Some examples of hot storages include online wallets, software wallets, and storing your cryptocurrency within an...
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