What is a hardware wallet?

What Is a Hardware Wallet?

A hardware wallet is a physical device (like a USB) that stores your private keys offline. When you need to send crypto, you connect the device (or use Bluetooth), confirm the transaction on the device, and it signs without exposing the key to your computer or phone. This protects you from malware and phishing on your PC. Brands include Ledger and Trezor. Buy only from the official site to avoid tampered devices. Set a PIN and write down the seed phrase; store both safely.