👛 Crypto Wallet Overview
Your crypto wallet is your gateway to the blockchain. Learn how it works and how to choose one that fits you.
🔑 What is a crypto wallet?
A crypto wallet lets you send, receive, and store digital assets. It doesn’t hold coins directly — it manages your private keys, which prove your ownership on the blockchain.
🔥 Hot vs 🧊 Cold wallets
Hot wallets are connected to the internet. They’re fast and convenient, but more exposed to hacks.
Cold wallets are offline — like USB devices — and much more secure for storing larger amounts.
Cold wallets are offline — like USB devices — and much more secure for storing larger amounts.
🌐 Popular hot wallets
- MetaMask — browser-based, supports Ethereum and EVM chains
- Trust Wallet — mobile wallet with multi-chain support
- Exodus — desktop/mobile wallet with beautiful UI
🛡️ Trusted cold wallets
- Ledger Nano X — Bluetooth-enabled hardware wallet
- Trezor Model T — secure and open-source cold storage
✅ Tips for choosing a wallet
- Use hot wallets for daily use, cold wallets for long-term storage
- Always back up your seed phrase — and store it offline
- Download wallets only from official websites
- Enable 2FA and strong passwords where possible