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@ -99,9 +99,9 @@ Mobile Wallet:: ((("bitcoin wallet", "mobile")))A mobile wallet is the most comm
Web Wallet:: ((("bitcoin wallet", "web")))Web wallets are accessed through a web browser and store the user's wallet on a server owned by a third party. This is similar to webmail in that it relies entirely on a third-party server. Some of these services operate using client-side code running in the user's browser, which keeps control of the bitcoin keys in the hands of the user. Most however present a compromise by taking control of the bitcoin keys from users in exchange for ease-of-use. It is inadvisable to store large amounts of bitcoin on third-party systems. Web Wallet:: ((("bitcoin wallet", "web")))Web wallets are accessed through a web browser and store the user's wallet on a server owned by a third party. This is similar to webmail in that it relies entirely on a third-party server. Some of these services operate using client-side code running in the user's browser, which keeps control of the bitcoin keys in the hands of the user. Most however present a compromise by taking control of the bitcoin keys from users in exchange for ease-of-use. It is inadvisable to store large amounts of bitcoin on third-party systems.
Hardware Wallet::((("bitcoin wallet", "hardware")))Hardware wallets are devices that operate a secure self-contained bitcoin wallet on special-purpose hardware. They are operated via USB with a desktop web browser or via near-field-communication (NFC) on a mobile device. By handling all bitcoin related operations on the specialized hardware, these wallets are considered very secure and suitable for storing large amounts of bitcoin. Hardware Wallet:: ((("bitcoin wallet", "hardware")))Hardware wallets are devices that operate a secure self-contained bitcoin wallet on special-purpose hardware. They are operated via USB with a desktop web browser or via near-field-communication (NFC) on a mobile device. By handling all bitcoin related operations on the specialized hardware, these wallets are considered very secure and suitable for storing large amounts of bitcoin.
Paper Wallet::((("bitcoin wallet", "paper")))The keys controlling bitcoin can also be printed for long term storage. These are known as paper wallets even though other materials (wood, metal, e.t.c.) can be used. Paper wallets offer a low-tech but highly secure means of storing bitcoin long term. Offline storage is also often referred to as _cold storage_. Paper Wallet:: ((("bitcoin wallet", "paper")))The keys controlling bitcoin can also be printed for long term storage. These are known as paper wallets even though other materials (wood, metal, e.t.c.) can be used. Paper wallets offer a low-tech but highly secure means of storing bitcoin long term. Offline storage is also often referred to as _cold storage_.
Another way to categorize bitcoin wallets is by their degree of autonomy and how they interact with the bitcoin network: Another way to categorize bitcoin wallets is by their degree of autonomy and how they interact with the bitcoin network: