Bitcoin Storage & Wallets

Learn how to securely store and manage your Bitcoin

Beginner Friendly
3 hours total
8 Articles

Properly storing your Bitcoin is crucial for protecting your investment. This comprehensive guide covers everything from basic wallet concepts to advanced security practices.

Security First Mindset

Remember: If you don't control your private keys, you don't truly own your Bitcoin. Learn proper security practices before storing significant amounts.

Types of Bitcoin Wallets

Mobile Wallets

Convenient for daily use and small amounts

Security: MediumConvenience: High

Hardware Wallets

Maximum security for long-term storage

Security: Very HighConvenience: Medium

Paper Wallets

Offline storage for maximum security

Security: HighConvenience: Low

Desktop Wallets

Good balance of security and convenience

Security: Medium-HighConvenience: Medium-High

What You'll Learn

Hot vs Cold Wallets
Hardware Wallets
Seed Phrases
Security Best Practices
Multi-Signature
Private Key Management

Articles in This Path

1
Beginner
8 min read

What Is a Bitcoin Wallet?

Bitcoin wallets enable you to send, receive, and store bitcoin, but how do they work and what are the best options?

2
Beginner
5 min read

Sending and Receiving Bitcoin

Learning how to send and receive bitcoin is easy, and does not require a complete understanding of Bitcoin

3
Beginner
9 min read

What Is Bitcoin Cold Storage?

Cold storage wallets isolate bitcoin private keys from the internet, offering superior security at the cost of lower convenience

4
Beginner
7 min read

Hot Wallets vs Cold Wallets

Understanding the trade-offs between convenience and security when choosing a Bitcoin wallet

5
Intermediate
12 min read

Hardware Wallet Guide

Complete guide to hardware wallets - the gold standard for Bitcoin security

6
Intermediate
10 min read

Understanding Seed Phrases

How seed phrases work, why they're crucial for Bitcoin security, and how to store them safely

7
Advanced
15 min read

Multi-Signature Wallets

Advanced security with multi-sig wallets that require multiple signatures for transactions

8
Intermediate
11 min read

Bitcoin Security Best Practices

Essential security practices every Bitcoin holder should follow to protect their assets