{"id":11332,"date":"2024-04-22T12:22:06","date_gmt":"2024-04-22T12:22:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sos.cryptobel.be\/docs\/faq-web3\/web3-security\/difference-between-software-and-hardware-portfolios\/"},"modified":"2024-11-25T11:38:18","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T11:38:18","slug":"difference-between-software-and-hardware-portfolios","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/www.sos.cryptobel.be\/en\/docs\/faq-web3\/web3-security\/difference-between-software-and-hardware-portfolios\/","title":{"rendered":"Difference between software and hardware portfolios"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hot Wallet<\/strong>(Software wallet)  <\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A hot wallet is a software wallet that is always connected to the Internet, used to store cryptocurrencies conveniently, enabling fast transactions and easy access to funds.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, hot wallets are more vulnerable to cyber-attacks because they are <strong>constantly connected to the Internet<\/strong>. Although they offer fast accessibility, their security depends on the security of the device on which they are installed. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cold Wallet<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>A cold wallet is a hardware wallet designed to store cryptocurrencies securely, as it is not always connected to the Internet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">  Cold wallets are generally hardware devices, such as physical wallets or USB sticks.  <\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to their <strong>lack of Internet connection<\/strong>, cold wallets offer enhanced security against cyber threats. 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