Wallets
11 articles
What is a watch-only wallet, and why use one?
A watch-only wallet lets you see your crypto balance without holding the keys to spend it. Here is how it works and why it is one of the safest tools a beginner can use.
Editorial TeamPublic key vs private key, explained simply
Your public key is like an account number you can share; your private key is the password that must never leave your control. Here is how the pair actually works.
Editorial TeamCustodial vs non-custodial wallets, explained
The biggest choice in crypto storage: let a company hold your keys, or hold them yourself. Here is what each means, the trade-offs, and how to choose.
Editorial TeamPaper wallets and cold storage, explained
Cold storage means keeping your keys completely offline. Here is what paper wallets and hardware wallets are, the real risks of each, and what's safest today.
Editorial TeamWhat happens to your crypto when you die?
Self-custodied crypto can vanish forever if no one can reach your keys. Here is how to make sure your coins reach your family without exposing them while you're alive.
Editorial TeamHot wallet vs cold wallet: which one do you need?
Hot wallets are connected and convenient; cold wallets are offline and safer. Here is how to decide which you need based on how much you hold.
Editorial TeamMulti-sig wallets — what they are, and when normal people need one
Multi-sig sounds like institutional infrastructure. For balances above a certain size, it makes more sense than a standard hardware wallet.
Editorial TeamLost your seed phrase? Here's what actually recovers — and what doesn't
Half the panic posts in crypto forums are about lost seed phrases. The brutal truth: most aren't recoverable. Here's what your options actually are.
Editorial TeamSeed phrase storage — the methods that don't fail
Paper rots. Phones die. Cloud backups get hacked. Here are the ways people actually protect seed phrases long-term — ranked.
Editorial TeamWhat is a hardware wallet, and do you actually need one?
A hardware wallet is a small device that holds your crypto offline. Whether you need one depends on how much you hold — and how willing you are to never lose a piece of plastic.
Editorial TeamWhat self-custody means, and why people keep telling you to do it
"Not your keys, not your coins" is a slogan. The thing behind it is a real, important property of crypto — and the most common reason people lose money has nothing to do with price.
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