Types of Bitcoin Wallets

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The first thing that you need to get bitcoin trading started is to open a bitcoin wallet. There are several types of wallets.

  • Web-Based Bitcoin Wallets


Online Bitcoin wallets are also called web wallets that run in your web browser. This is an online service that helps to store all your bitcoins. From your online bitcoin wallet, you can make transactions online and include accounts on cryptocurrency exchange platforms.

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Web Wallets:
  1. Blockchain.com
  2. Coinbase 

1. Blockchain.com


The Blockchain wallet is an online wallet that has millions of users all over the world blockchain wallet supports many types of cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Stellar Lumens. Blockchain wallet has three types of security verification to secure your account,

  1. Email Verification
  2. Two-Factor Authentication
  3. Backup Phrase 

2. Coinbase

Coinbase is one of the most popular online wallets. This wallet is the easiest wallet to purchase, sell, and hold cryptocurrencies. Coinbase is now available for android and apple mobile devices as well. Coinbase is now available for android and apple mobile devices as well. Coinbase wallet supports Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Litecoin, Ripple and other popular cryptocurrencies.


  • Desktop Based Bitcoin Wallets


Desktop Wallets are used to store bitcoin private keys on a local computer's hard drive safely. Desktop Wallet applications can be downloaded and installed on Windows, Linux, or macOS.The most important thing is Desktop Wallets are hard to hack.

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Desktop Wallets:

  1. Atomic Wallet
  2. Electrum Wallet



1 Atomic Wallet

Atomic Wallet is a fully decentralized desktop wallet and supports over 300 cryptocurrencies and tokens.Atomic Wallet provides an option to buy cryptocurrencies with bank cards.Atomic Wallet can download and run on Windows, macOS, Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora.Atomic Wallet is now available for android and apple mobile devices as well.

2 Electrum Wallet

Electrum Wallet is one of the most secure bitcoin desktop wallets. Electrum wallet is used primarily for Bitcoin storage and exchange.If a user wants to trade their Bitcoin, they will need to send their Bitcoin to a cryptocurrency exchange or another wallet that supports cryptocurrency trading.Electrum is currently available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Python. Electrum Wallet is now available for android and apple mobile devices as well.

Hardware-Based Bitcoin Wallets

Hardware Wallet is a device which stores private keys and funds in a safe hardware wallet for the user's.Software wallets are among the best storage solutions for your cryptocurrencies.Because, it keeps cryptocurrencies offline and this gives you an extra layer of protection against cyber attacks, malware, and hackers


  • Hardware-Based Wallets:


  1. Ledger Nano S
  2. Ledger Nano X

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1 Ledger Nano S

Ledger Nano S is designed and developed by a French company named Ledger SAS. This flash drive of 39 x 13 x 4 mm device handles all your cryptocurrencies securely everywhere you go. Ledger Nano S supports over 1184 coins, and this device can be used on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Ledger Nano S is distributed globally to over 1 million.


2 Ledger Nano X

Ledger Nano X follows the highest crypto security requirements and is trusted by more than 1 Million users across the globe.Thanks to the usage of two Nano X chips and their own custom OS (BOLOS) it offers cryptocurrencies an extra protection layer against malicious attacks. Ledger Nano X security is certified by ANSSI, the French cybersecurity agency. It also has a Bluetooth feature that enables users to use Nano X with their phones or laptop. This 72mm x 18.6mm x 11.75mm  manages 23 coins and over more than 1250 ERC20 tokens. This device can be used on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

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