What is a crypto wallet?

A crypto wallet is a digital tool that keeps your private key safe and lets you manage your cryptocurrency. It's like a virtual wallet for your digital money that allows you to send and receive cryptocurrency securely. Crypto wallets can be divided into three groups: software, hardware, and paper wallets.

What is a hidden wallet?

The hidden wallet is an advanced feature that enables extra protection to your crypto assets. It requires a personal passphrase to compute and generate an extra wallet that exists parallel to the one you had already set up. Learn more about the Hidden Wallet feature. Enter the Settings Menu by tapping on the icon in the upper left corner.

How do bitcoin wallets work?

They don’t actually store Bitcoins themselves, but rather the keys that link you to the address of your cryptocurrency. Without that key, which is actually a secret number and not a tiny piece of metal, you won’t be able to access your Bitcoins.

Which bitcoin wallet should I use?

For Bitcoin holders, we recommend the Blockchain.com wallet, which has a clean look and makes it simple to send, request, swap, buy, and sell Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, and about 10 other cryptos. It also has a linked mobile app. A desktop wallet, as you might expect, is software that you download to your computer desktop.