Cold Wallet

Offline wallet - keys never touch the internet.

Cold wallet = private keys stored on a device disconnected from the internet. Common forms: hardware wallet (Ledger, Trezor), paper wallet, air-gapped computer. Transactions signed offline, then broadcast. Practically immune to remote hacking. Standard for any amount above 1k-5k USD or long-term hold.

In plain words

Your crypto sits on a device that NEVER touches the internet. A remote hacker can't reach you - they'd need to physically steal your Ledger AND know the PIN.

Example

Ledger Nano S Plus 79 EUR - covers BTC + 5000 tokens. Without it you risk exchange or software wallet hacks.

Also known as: cold storage, offline wallet

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