# Cold Wallet

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## Definition

A cryptocurrency wallet that stores private keys offline, disconnected from the internet. Hardware wallets (Ledger, Trezor) are the most common form. Cold wallets are significantly more secure against remote hacking than software (hot) wallets.

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