๐Ÿ”ฅHot Wallet

A hot wallet is a cryptocurrency wallet that is always connected to the internet, allowing users to store, send, and receive digital assets quickly.

Key Features of Hot Wallets

  • Instant Access โ€“ Easily manage crypto holdings on web, mobile, or desktop apps.

  • Convenient Transactions โ€“ Ideal for frequent trading and interacting with decentralized apps (dApps).

  • Private & Public Keys โ€“ Stores private keys online, making transactions seamless but slightly more vulnerable to hacks.

Types of Hot Wallets

  1. Exchange-Based Wallets โ€“ Custodial wallets provided by platforms like Binance or Coinbase.

  2. Software Wallets โ€“ Non-custodial wallets like MetaMask, Trust Wallet, and Phantom, where users control their private keys.

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