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Hardware wallet

Also called cold wallet, cold storage

What crypto means by it

A small physical device that keeps your keys offline and signs transactions without exposing them. Suited to savings you rarely touch, not to buying coffee.

What you already know this as

A safety deposit box. Excellent for the deeds to your house, inconvenient for bus fare.

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