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===== Hot, Warm and Cold Wallets ===== | ===== Hot, Warm and Cold Wallets ===== | ||
- | The categories of wallets are based on the security of your coins and if you hold the key or not. These categories were created by Najah Roberts from the Black Bitcoin | + | The categories of wallets are based on the security of your coins and if you hold the key or not. These categories were, in part, created by [[https:// |
In a **hot wallet**, also know as a custodial wallet, **the company that created the wallet holds your Bitcoin**. Some platforms only give you price exposure and don't neccessarly hold the asset. These platforms simply make you a promise they will give you the amount gained in USD when you decide to exit your position. Some platforms do hold the actual asset and will allow you to move that asset to your own non-custodial wallet. Examples of platforms that will allow you to move your Bitcoin are: | In a **hot wallet**, also know as a custodial wallet, **the company that created the wallet holds your Bitcoin**. Some platforms only give you price exposure and don't neccessarly hold the asset. These platforms simply make you a promise they will give you the amount gained in USD when you decide to exit your position. Some platforms do hold the actual asset and will allow you to move that asset to your own non-custodial wallet. Examples of platforms that will allow you to move your Bitcoin are: | ||
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Special Note: An "**Ice Cold Wallet**" | Special Note: An "**Ice Cold Wallet**" | ||
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+ | * Open dime is a special kind of hardware wallet, there is a seal on the device and once it's open it will give anyone with the device access to the private key. Unlike the other hardware wallets there is no pin code needed to access the device. |