Wallets & Custody Guides
Learn Bitcoin from the ground up — start with the basics and work your way to the protocol itself.
Hardware vs. Software Wallets
A Bitcoin wallet stores the keys that control your coins. Wallets come in two main types: hardware wallets (physical devices that keep private keys offline) and software wallets (apps running on computers or phones). Both give access to your Bitcoin, but they differ in security, convenience, and use...
Seed Phrase & HD Wallets
A seed phrase (also called a recovery phrase) is a set of 12–24 words that backs up your entire Bitcoin wallet. It allows you to restore access to all your private keys and funds. Modern wallets use HD (Hierarchical Deterministic) standards to derive many keys and addresses from one seed. Key Takeaw...
What Is a Bitcoin Wallet?
A Bitcoin wallet is a digital tool that allows users to store, receive, and send Bitcoin securely. Just like a physical wallet holds cash, a Bitcoin wallet holds the cryptographic keys that give access to your Bitcoin. There are two main types of Bitcoin wallets: hot wallets and cold wallets . Hot w...