Getting Started with Your Hardware Wallet

Why use a hardware wallet?

A hardware wallet stores your private keys in a dedicated physical device instead of on your computer or phone. That separation dramatically reduces the risk of theft from malware, phishing, and device compromise. Think of a hardware wallet as a secure vault for your cryptocurrency — insulated from the network attacks that can target software wallets.

Key benefits

• Private keys never leave the device.
• Transaction signing happens offline, preventing key exfiltration.
• Recovery seed gives you a way to restore funds if the device is lost or damaged.
• Strong PIN and passphrase options let you add layered security.

Before you begin

These are the things you should prepare before unboxing your hardware wallet. Taking a few minutes now will save you hours of stress later.