Cryptocurrency wallets questions and answers - FAQ on crypto wallets

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About crypto wallets

Interested in information on cold wallets. Where is the best place to buy, which company, how to deposit crypto there, will there be a commission, is it possible to stake for free. wallet?

Among the cold wallets, the best ones are Ledger and Trezor. It is better to buy from the manufacturer’s website to minimize all risks. Although if you buy from an authorized reseller, this is also no problem.
Что касается того, как пользоваться, то здесь должна быть хоть какая-то минимальная любознательность. Вбиваете в google или youtube запрос «Как пользоваться Ledger» или «Как пользоваться Trezor» и изучаете инструкции. Информации в текстовом и видео форматах уже очень много, поэтому я не буду писать отдельные инструкции. Что касается стейкинга, то да, там тоже можно стейкать и обменивать на децентрализованных биржах при помощи этих кошельков.trezor t crypto walletledger cryptocurrency wallet

How to work with cold wallets?

В работе с холодным кошельком нет ничего сложного. Вы устанавливаете приложение на компьютер, записываете секретную фразу, которую никому нельзя говорить и нужно спрятать в надежном месте, потому что при помощи секретной фразы можно восстановить этот кошелек. У вас будут уникальные адреса, например, Биткоина и Эфира. Эти адреса вы можете записать, чтобы отправлять на них крипту. А если хотите платить с кошелька, его нужно подключить к компьютеру, ввести пин-код в приложении и при помощи флешки сделать оплату. Опять-таки в интернете есть много инструкций в текстовом и видео форматах.

Which crypto wallet is best to use between software (including for a smartphone) and hardware for storing 5–10 major cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH, ADA, EOS...)?

Среди аппаратных советую Ledger и Trezor. Для телефона на данный момент лучше всего использовать MyEtherWallet, Atomic Wallet, Trust Wallet. Такой кошелек нужно установить на телефон и потом также записать seed-фразу, которую нельзя никому говорить. Если потеряете телефон или просто захотите сменить телефон, вы сможете восстановить кошелек через эту seed-фразу.

Recommend the best hot wallets where it’s safe to keep crypto (exchanges don’t count).

A good hot wallet is MetaMask. There are many instructions on the Internet on how to use it.

I have a sin: I constantly withdraw crypto from my wallet, which is why I can’t accumulate it. Is there a wallet that can block withdrawals of funds for a certain period of time?

This is a question of psychology. The principle of crypto wallets contradicts this request. I can only advise you to have one wallet for current expenses, and another for accumulating cryptocurrencies.

Today I store my crypto on Binance and am very worried. Can you tell us about a cold wallet in the form of a flash drive? Is it for a specific crypto or can you store several positions on it at once?

I talked about cold wallets above. You can store several coins on them at once.

What happens if the hardware wallet (flash drive) breaks?

In this case, you need to buy a new hardware cryptocurrency wallet and restore the previous wallet using the seed phrase. That is, you need to be afraid not of losing/breaking a flash drive, but of losing a secret phrase. Therefore, it should be kept in a safe place and not shared with anyone.

Is it possible to cold store coins that are not supported by Ledger/Trezor?

Ledger and Trezor can store most coins. If a specific crypto is not supported, go to the CoinGecko website and search for your coin. In the upper right corner you will see wallets where you can store it.

On which network do you hold BTC, ETH and other coins in your Ledger wallet? Some guys are transferring to the BSC network. What do you recommend, where is the best place to store it for the medium and long term with the possibility of replenishing it with small amounts?

I'm on the main network Bitcoin and the main Ethereum network. I use Binance Smart Chain only for transfers to BNB and, for example, for LPOOL staking on Binance Smart Chain to reduce fees. In principle, for the long term, I recommend looking for options with a minimum commission. There is a website gasnow.org, where you can track commissions. Just don’t withdraw crypto until there are minimum fees. As soon as the commissions decrease, you can throw everything onto a flash drive in one fell swoop and pay, for example, not 100, but 30 dollars in commission. This is exactly what I do.

Which wallet should I keep my coins in? I'm especially interested in XRP.

For XRP you can use Ledger. You just need to find video instructions on how to do it and spend a couple of hours of your time studying. For other coins, I also recommend Ledger and Trezor.

I can't figure out crypto wallets. What networks are there, why is it important to choose one network or another, how can a coin work with two networks at once, how to use MetaMask, which networks to choose there? I'm afraid to send it to the wrong place and lose everything.

Вся информация о криптокошельках уже есть в интернете, в видео и текстовом форматах. Чтобы разобраться, нужно лишь проявить интерес и потратить несколько часов своего времени. Если есть страх потерять деньги, то купите флешку и погоняйте туда-сюда в разных сетях, например, 30 долларов. Протестировав, вы поймете, что все это безопасно. Для MetaMask установите браузер Brave, установите расширение MetaMask, установите приложение Uniswap и делайте первые обмены. Пока вы сами все не установите, пока не сделаете свой первый обмен, никто не убедит вас в том, что это надежно или ненадежно. Любая неуверенность по поводу ненадежности пропадает, когда человек разбирается в каком-то вопросе. Чем меньше мы в чем-то разбираемся, тем больше все это покрыто мракобесием.

Interested in an overview of devices and ways to store passwords/phrases.

You need to go to ledger.com in the accessories section. There are metal capsules where you can store your seed phrases.

If, when creating a wallet, it gives 24 phrases (one type of encryption), then how can you open your account through a wallet (API) that offers 6, 12 or 36 words? I heard there is a converter, but haven't found it.

Personally, I wouldn't use such services.

Interested andintegration of altcoins on the Trezor T wallet?

Need to go to Trezor and see which altcoins are supported by the Trezor T wallet.

After updating my Trezor hardware wallet in Trezor Suite, I cannot find my Stellar coins (XLM). How can this be done?

If you see your Stellar coins in the blockchain, then they have not gone anywhere, the question is purely technical. You may need to add a Stellar wallet. You may have to use Reddit or BitcoinTalk and ask where your coins are.

What can you say about the SafePal cold wallet?

I don't use the SafePal wallet, but I've heard a lot of good recommendations.

When activated, the SafePal cold storage wallet asks to update the system. You need to connect your wallet to your computer and upload the file downloaded from the official website to it. Is it possible to upload malware to the wallet along with the file? Have there been such situations with this wallet?

To be honest, I have no experience using SafePal. Therefore, I cannot give advice here.

How to transfer Cardano from MetaMask to an exchange?

I didn't start Cardano on MetaMask, so I won’t be able to answer. You need to look for the answer on forums such as BitcoinTalk.

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