[Lesson 1.1] What Is a Crypto Wallet? | Hot vs. Cold Wallets, Public Keys, and Private Keys

Cryptocademy 101 Fundamentals: Lesson 1.1 - What is a Wallet?

If you’re new to crypto, “wallet” can sound confusing. This lesson breaks it down in plain English, so you understand what a wallet is, what it does, what options are avalaible, and what keeps it secure.

In Cryptocademy Fundamentals 1.1, you’ll learn the core concepts behind crypto wallets, including the difference between hot and cold wallets, plus how public and private keys work.

Companion PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iavZel2VQdCnOJKEYg9DuKoqpW0yJ81a/view?usp=sharing
Take the Quiz: https://coconote.app/notes/d4a93eb6-66d3-4f0e-b2c3-42ab02405bc9/quiz

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What a crypto wallet is and what it actually does
• The two key roles of a wallet: store crypto and send/receive crypto
• Hot wallets (online) vs. cold wallets (offline) and when to use each
• Common wallet examples: Exodus, MetaMask, Rabby, Ledger, Trezor, Bitkey
• Public key (address) vs. private keys and recovery phrases
• Private phrase vs. private key, and why backing them up safely matters

Educational content only. Not financial advice.

Series: Cryptocademy 101 Fundamentals
Lesson: 1.1 What Is a Wallet?

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