Krypto-Wallet
Software oder Hardware zur Verwaltung von privaten Schlüsseln.
Contrary to popular belief, a crypto wallet does NOT store your coins; your coins live on the blockchain. The wallet stores your 'Private Keys'—the passwords that prove you own those coins. It allows you to sign transactions and view your balance. It creates a bridge between you and the blockchain network.
graph LR
Center["Krypto-Wallet"]:::main
Rel_private_keys["private-keys"]:::related -.-> Center
click Rel_private_keys "/terms/private-keys"
Rel_custodial_wallet["custodial-wallet"]:::related -.-> Center
click Rel_custodial_wallet "/terms/custodial-wallet"
Rel_wallet["wallet"]:::related -.-> Center
click Rel_wallet "/terms/wallet"
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Think of it like a debit card and a PIN code. The card allows you to access money in the bank vault ([blockchain](/de/terms/blockchain)), but the money isn't legally 'in' the plastic card. If you lose your [wallet](/de/terms/wallet) (keys), you lose access to the vault forever.
🤓 Expert Deep Dive
Unterscheidung zwischen Hot Wallets (online) und Cold Wallets (offline, sicherer).