{"id":3732,"date":"2019-12-07T14:23:31","date_gmt":"2019-12-07T14:23:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atozcrypto.org\/?p=3732"},"modified":"2019-12-07T14:23:31","modified_gmt":"2019-12-07T14:23:31","slug":"wallets-learn-the-ins-and-outs-of-digital-wallets-and-how-to-keep-your-bitcoin-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atozcrypto.org\/wallets-learn-the-ins-and-outs-of-digital-wallets-and-how-to-keep-your-bitcoin-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Wallets! Learn the ins and outs of digital wallets and how to keep your Bitcoin safe."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Before purchasing bitcoin, you\u2019ll need to set up a wallet to store them. In this guide we\u2019ll discuss types of Bitcoin wallets and why you may choose one over the other. Wallets can be on your mobile, on your desktop or even a physical hardware than you can carry with you. When you set up your wallet, you will have what is known as a private <\/em>key <\/em>which functions as the password to access your Bitcoin. As you complete a transaction, you will then receive what is known as a public key, <\/em>which connects you from one Bitcoin user to another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please note: Never purchase a wallet on eBay. Someone may be attempting to sell you a wallet that has been tampered with to steal your bitcoin. Remember, regardless of which wallet you choose, keeping your bitcoin secure is most important.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Recommended if you own under $1000 worth of bitcoin)<\/p>\n\n\n\n We recommend Breadwallet or Blockchain Wallet for iPhone and Android users. It is easy and quick to set up for beginners; just download from the App store and you are ready to go in minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We recommend Exodus as a desktop wallet. It is one of the most secure and convenient software wallets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Recommended if you own over $1000 in bitcoin)<\/p>\n\n\n\n We recommend Ledger Nano S to $140 AUD TREZOR, which are renowned for their security and ease of use.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMobile Wallets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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