An offline crypto wallet keeps the private keys used to approve transactions away from an internet-connected device. Learn how cold storage works, what it protects against, and how to use it without losing access to your crypto.
An onchain wallet lets you manage blockchain accounts and authorize transactions with a private key or other signing method. Learn how it works, what it can do, and how to use one more safely.
An online crypto wallet lets you manage blockchain addresses and authorize transactions using cryptographic keys. Learn how wallets work, how custody differs, and how to use one safely.
Fireblocks is an institutional platform for managing digital-asset custody, transfers and related workflows. Learn how its MPC-based security works, who uses it and what to check before relying on it.
Binance is generally the biggest centralized cryptocurrency exchange by reported trading volume and market share. “Biggest” depends on what is measured, though, so learn how rankings differ and what to check before choosing an exchange.
Zengo is a self-custody crypto wallet that uses multi-party computation (MPC) instead of a traditional seed phrase. Learn how its security model works, what you can do in the app, and what to check before using it.
No single wallet suits every web3 game. This guide explains what an all-in-one gaming wallet needs to do, how the main wallet types compare, and how to choose and secure one before you connect it to a game.
BlockFence is presented as a browser extension backed by an API for screening sites and scripts. This guide explains how tools of this kind work, what the public sources do and do not confirm about BlockFence, and how to vet any extension before you trust it with a wallet.
Trust Wallet has announced a partnership involving WAX, but the sources available for this guide do not confirm an AI system that identifies WAX Cloud Wallet bots. This explainer separates what is verified from what is claimed, explains how bot detection works in general, and lists steps you can take now.
The ENS token drop in 2021 put a wallet naming service in the spotlight. This guide explains what the token does, how.eth names replace long wallet addresses, and the checks that protect you before you send crypto.
Public reporting do not confirm the details of a Harmony Timeless 1Wallet beta waitlist, so this guide explains what such a waitlist can and cannot tell you, and how to sign up without exposing your seed phrase or funds. It also covers the history of Harmony wallets so you can judge any new wallet claim.
Hedera Token Service lets tokens be created and managed by the network itself rather than by custom contract code. The Hedera Wallet Snap adds Hedera accounts to MetaMask so you can hold and send those tokens from the same wallet you use for Ethereum-style apps.
Finding a promising Web3 project often means getting its token onto the right network first. This guide walks through buying tokens, choosing a network, moving them with a canonical or third-party bridge, and checking each step before you send real money.
MoonPay is one of the providers that lets you buy crypto with a card or bank account from inside MetaMask. This guide explains the steps, what to check before you pay, and how to confirm the tokens arrive in your own wallet.
Brave Wallet connects to dApps through a standard browser prompt, so you can use it on most EVM and Solana sites without extra software. This guide covers setup, the connection steps, network switching, managing permissions and fixing common failures.
Connecting a Ledger hardware wallet to a browser wallet extension keeps your private keys on the device while you sign transactions in the browser. This guide covers setup, a step-by-step connection, common browser errors and the checks that keep signing safe.
GameStop Wallet is a Web3 wallet that connects you to dApps, blockchain games and some GameStop NFT features. This guide walks through the connection steps, common errors, and the safety checks to run first, including what to do if the wallet is being shut down.
A Cardano wallet holds your ADA and lets you send, receive and stake it. This guide walks through choosing a wallet type, creating one safely, backing up the recovery phrase and receiving your first ADA.
A Tezos wallet is the tool that holds your XTZ and signing keys, and you can create one in a few minutes from a reputable wallet. This guide walks through choosing a wallet type, generating and backing up a seed phrase, understanding Tezos address formats, and receiving your first XTZ safely.
StableFunds is presented as an AI-powered app that makes crypto trading easy, but the sources available for this guide do not document it. This explainer shows how to check any AI trading app's claims, custody, fees and risks before you deposit money.
A plain walkthrough of swapping one token for another inside the MetaMask browser extension and mobile app, covering setup, slippage, gas, network choice, token safety and common errors. Check current fees and rates on the swap screen before you confirm.
A Polygon wallet is a self-custody account that holds POL and tokens on the Polygon network. This guide walks through choosing a wallet, backing up its recovery phrase, adding the network, and funding it without sending assets to the wrong chain.
A Ledger hardware wallet keeps the private keys for your NFTs offline, so a phishing site or infected computer cannot sign away your assets. This guide walks through setup, moving NFTs into cold storage, and the habits that keep them safe.
MetaMask lets you move between blockchains from the same wallet address, but each network has its own balances and settings. This guide covers how to switch networks on desktop and mobile, add one that is missing, and avoid the mistakes that cause most failed transactions.