Not your keys, not your coins. Learn how to safely store your cryptocurrency.
This is the most important rule in crypto. If you don’t control the private keys, you don’t truly own your coins — the exchange does.
Easy to use apps (Trust Wallet, Exodus). Great for beginners and small daily transactions.
Installed on your computer. More control than mobile but still online.
Physical devices (Ledger, Trezor) that keep keys offline. Most secure option.
Private keys printed on paper. Fully offline but can be damaged or lost.
If you do not control the private keys,
you do not own the cryptocurrency.