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Hardware Wallet

A physical device that stores cryptocurrency private keys offline.

Definition

A physical device that stores cryptocurrency private keys offline. Ledger and Trezor are the most popular brands. Even if your computer is compromised, hackers can't access funds on a hardware wallet without physical possession.

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Cold Wallet

A cryptocurrency wallet that's not connected to the internet.

Private Key

A secret code that gives you control over your cryptocurrency.

Address Poisoning

A scam where attackers send tiny transactions from addresses that look similar to ones you've interacted with, hoping you'll accidentally copy the wrong address from your transaction history.

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The intersection of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology.

Airdrop

A marketing strategy where crypto projects distribute free tokens to wallet addresses.

Airdrop Farming

Strategically using protocols before they launch a token to qualify for free airdrops.

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