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Cold Wallet

Cold wallets are not connected to the Internet, providing added security over hot wallets. Cold wallets are not directly exposed to Internet security threats like hacks, phishing attempts, malware, viruses, and other attacks that could lead to the permanent loss of your cryptocurrencies and digital assets. Popular cold wallet brands include Ledger and Trezor, and they are the recommended storage method for anyone holding significant crypto holdings long-term.

Example

He kept his long-term crypto holdings on a cold wallet and only transferred small amounts to a hot wallet for active trading.