How to set up a crypto wallet And Keep securely

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A crypto wallet is digital wallet that can securely store your crypto. In this wallet store
Bitcoin as well as other cryptocurrencies, like Ethereum .There are many different types of crypto wallets. But most popular is  three type of wallet

1)  Hosted wallets 

3) Non-custodial wallets

4) Hardware wallets

 

Which one is right for you depends on what you want to do with your crypto and what kind of safety net you want to have.

 

  Hosted wallets

Right Now most popular crypto wallet is a hosted wallet. When you buy crypto using any crypto Provider Application.your crypto is automatically held in a hosted wallet. It’s called hosted because a third party keeps your crypto for you, similar to how a bank keeps your money in a savings account 

Most of people losing their crypto Keys or USB hardware wallet it's very big problem .but when you Store your crypto in Crypto wallet you don’t have to worry about any of that.

The main benefit of keeping your crypto in a hosted wallet is if you forget your password, you won’t lose your crypto. A drawback to a hosted wallet is you can’t access everything crypto has to offer. However, that may change as hosted wallets start to support more features.

How to set up a hosted wallet:

  1. Choose a platform you trust. Your main considerations should be security, ease of use, and compliance with government and financial regulations.

  2. Create your account. Enter your personal info and choose a secure password. It’s also recommended to use 2-step verification  for an extra layer of security. 

    Buy or transfer crypto: Most crypto platforms and exchanges allow you to buy crypto using a bank account or credit card. If you already own crypto, you can also transfer it to your new hosted wallet for safe keeping.

    Non-custodial wallets

    A non-custodial wallet, puts you in complete control of your crypto. 

    Non-custodial wallets don’t rely on a third party — or a “custodian” — to keep your crypto safe.

    While they provide the software necessary to store your crypto, the responsibility of remembering and safeguarding your password falls entirely on you. 

    If you lose or forget your password — often referred to as a “private key” or “seed phrase” — there’s no way to access your crypto.

    If someone else discovers your private key, they’ll get full access to your assets. 

    Why have a non-custodial wallet? 

    In addition to being in full control of the security of your crypto, you can also access more advanced crypto activities like yield farming, staking, lending, borrowing, and more. But if all you want to do is buy, sell, send, and receive crypto, a hosted wallet is the easiest solution.

    How to set up a non-custodial wallet: 

    Download a wallet app. Download Popular wallet app   

    Create your account. Unlike a hosted wallet, you don’t need to share any personal info to create a non-custodial wallet. Not even an email address. 

    Be sure to write down your private key. It’s presented as a random 12-word phrase. Keep it in a secure location. If you lose or forget this 12-word phrase you won’t be able to access your crypto. 

    Transfer crypto to your wallet. It’s not always possible to buy crypto using traditional currencies (like US dollars or Euros) with a non-custodial wallet, so you’ll need to transfer crypto into your non-custodial wallet from elsewhere. 

     

    Hardware wallets

    A hardware wallet is a physical device, about the size of a thumb drive, that stores the private keys to your crypto offline. Most people don’t use hardware wallets because of their increased complexity and cost, but they do have some benefits — for example, they can keep your crypto secure even if your computer is hacked. However, this advanced security makes them inconvenient to use compared to a software wallet and they can cost upwards of $100 to buy. 

    How to set up a hardware wallet: 

    Buy the hardware. The two most well-known brands are Ledger and Trezor.   

    Install the software. Each brand has their own software that’s needed to set up your wallet. Download the software from the official company website and follow the instructions to create your wallet. 

    Transfer crypto to your wallet. Similar to a non-custodial wallet, a hardware wallet typically doesn’t allow you to buy crypto using traditional currencies (like US dollars or Euros), so you’ll need to transfer crypto to your wallet.


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