Learn about crypto wallets
The essentials of keeping crypto safe, explained without jargon.
What is a crypto wallet?
What a crypto wallet is, what it actually stores, the main types (apps, extensions, hardware, MPC) and the few rules that keep your coins safe.
LearnHow to choose a crypto wallet
How to choose a crypto wallet in 2026: match it to your coins, device, amount and experience, and check custody, recovery, fees and security history.
LearnHow to set up a crypto wallet safely
Set up a crypto wallet safely: verify the download, create and back up the seed phrase, add a PIN, test with a small amount and avoid common traps.
LearnHot vs cold wallets
Hot wallet vs cold wallet explained: how each stores keys, real risks with dated examples, costs, and how to combine both for safer crypto storage.
LearnCustodial vs non-custodial wallets
Custodial vs non-custodial wallets: who holds the keys, what can go wrong with each, recovery options, and how to tell which kind your wallet is.
LearnMPC vs seed phrase wallets
MPC, smart account, passkey and seed phrase wallets compared: how each backs up keys, what can go wrong, and who each one suits in 2026.
LearnSeed phrase safety: what it is and how to protect it
What a seed phrase is, 12 vs 24 words, the BIP39 passphrase, and how to store your recovery phrase safely offline. Plus the scams that target it.
LearnCrypto wallet scams: how they work and how to avoid them
The most common crypto wallet scams in 2026, from drainers and fake apps to address poisoning and fake support, with real dated cases and fixes.
LearnWallet drainers: how they work and how to protect yourself
How crypto wallet drainers like Inferno, Angel and Pink work, why Permit signatures are dangerous, and what to do and revoke if your wallet is drained.
LearnAddress poisoning: the look-alike address scam
Address poisoning explained: how look-alike addresses and zero-value transfers trick you into paying scammers, with real cases and a free checking tool.
LearnFake wallet apps: how to verify a wallet download
Fake Ledger, Trezor and other wallet apps keep reaching app stores. How to verify a wallet download, spot clones and what to do if you fell for one.
LearnToken approvals: how to check and revoke them safely
What token approvals are, why unlimited approvals are risky, and how to check and revoke approvals safely on Ethereum, EVM chains, Solana and Tron.
LearnCrypto wallet fees compared
Swap fees for the 20 most popular crypto wallets in one table, with sources and as-of dates: MetaMask, Phantom, Coinbase Wallet, Safe, Rabby and more.
LearnCrypto wallet glossary
Plain-English crypto wallet glossary: seed phrase, private key, MPC, multisig, Permit, approvals, drainers, gas, EVM and more, each in a sentence or two.
LearnCrypto wallet security incident tracker
Dated, sourced tracker of hacks, vulnerabilities, supply-chain attacks, data leaks and phishing waves affecting popular crypto wallets and their users.
LearnPress and data: cite our research
Quotable facts, citation format and free CSV and JSON downloads of our crypto wallet security incident tracker and wallet comparison data.