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How to choose the best crypto wallet

When you buy your first cryptoasset, such as Bitcoin, you need to decide where to put it. A crypto wallet acts not only as an ultra-secure digital vault, but also as the app you use to manage your cryptocurrencies and digital assets. The best crypto wallets enable you to send and receive cryptoassets, trade between cryptos, discover new ways to use your cryptoassets, get market updates and news, and even interact with smart contracts. In this guide we'll take you through the key factors to consider when choosing a crypto wallet.
How to choose the best crypto wallet
This guide focuses on software wallets. For more information on other wallet types (hardware, web, and paper), please see this article.

Table of Contents

  1. Security
  2. Reputation
  3. Access to private keys (owning your cryptoassets)
  4. Fee customization
  5. Multisig (shared wallets)
  6. Other features
  7. Summary

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