Should I keep my crypto in a wallet?

As mentioned previously, it is not wise to keep large amounts of cryptocurrency in any hot wallet , especially an exchange account. Instead, it is suggested that you withdraw the majority of funds to your own personal “cold” wallet (explained below). Exchange accounts include Coinbase, Gemini, Binance, and many others.

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Are desktop wallets safe?

As compared to web-based wallets, desktop wallets are considered to be more secure for storing digital currencies because they are more difficult to steal . Nonetheless, since desktop wallets are categorized as “hot wallets” (because they are connected to the Internet), they are still inherently insecure.

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