Applications known as crypto wallets run on computers, mobile devices, or tablets and store cryptocurrency. Crypto wallets are of two types:
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Hot wallets/online wallets: You can access these wallets through the internet using your phone, desktop, and tablet. While this method is beneficial for frequent transactions, it also increases the vulnerability to hacking.
Coinbase Wallets, Exodus Movement Inc., and MetaMask are examples of hot wallets.
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Cold wallets/offline wallets: Since these wallets don't connect to the internet, most people use them to store their funds. There are two types of offline wallets: Hardware wallets and Paper wallets.
In Hardware wallets, you store your private key offline in a physical device. It functions similarly to a USB device and allows you to remove the keys from it, making it the most secure option for storing cryptocurrencies.
The Ledger Nano X and Trezor Model T are the most trusted hardware wallets available in the market.
In Paper wallets, a piece of paper holds the keys. A QR code displays these keys. However, the vulnerability of paper wallets to damage or loss often discourages their use.