Wallets: news and guides

Self-custody means holding your own private keys instead of trusting a company. Here is how it works, what it demands of you, and how to do it safely.

A software wallet is an app that stores your private keys on a phone or computer, letting you hold and use crypto directly without a custodian.

To set up a hardware wallet, verify the device is genuine, create a new PIN, write down the recovery phrase offline, and test a small transfer first.

A hardware wallet is a dedicated device that keeps your private keys offline and signs transactions internally, so your crypto stays under your control.