Virtual currency card wallet
virtual currency wallets and local wallets are wallets specially used to store virtual currency
difference: local wallets are installed on their own computers or mobile phones, while online wallets encrypt the private key and put it on the server
personal computers may be implanted with Trojans; The wallet server also has the risk of being attacked by hackers, and the encrypted private key is cracked. Server security is better than personal computers, but it is easier to attract hackers' attention
virtual currency Wallet:
there are three main types: Online wallet, client wallet (mobile client, computer client) and hard wallet
1. Online Wallet: it refers to the operation of virtual currency relative to wallet by users in the form of network; The main form is website, which users can visit through computer and mobile phone
2. Client Wallet: it is an installation software, which needs to be downloaded to the computer or mobile phone, and can only be used after installation; This is the type of mobile app wallet that I just mentioned
3. Hard Wallet: it is similar to the wallet in the form of U disk, which is a real type of wallet
local Wallet:
the English name of local wallet is local wallet. Local wallet is to store private key and transaction data in local terminal, such as computer, mobile phone or other local devices; It refers to the storage location of the key, and its concept is independent of online wallet and offline wallet
the English name of local wallet is local wallet. It is one of the terms related to bitcoin wallet in blockchain. Local wallet is to store private key and transaction data in local terminal, such as computer, mobile phone or other local devices; Local wallet refers to the storage location of key, which is independent of online wallet and offline wallet
the local wallet is installed on your own computer or mobile phone, while the online wallet is encrypted and put on the server. Personal computers may be implanted with Trojans. Hackers may steal your wallet files and record your wallet password; The wallet server may also be attacked by hackers, and the encrypted private key may be cracked. Server security protection is better than personal computers, but it is also easier to attract hackers' attention. In terms of security, I think these two types of wallets are similar
to enhance the security of local wallet and online wallet, it's better to set a more complex password, and don't forget it. Both local wallet and online wallet are easy to use and easy to use. Because online wallet is not limited by clients, it is easier to use than local wallet. Bitcoin core, Bitai wallet and bitpai wallet all belong to this category
local Wallet_ Network
ledger wallet is a hardware wallet with general ease of use and high security
ledger, a manufacturer of bitcoin hardware wallet, is one of the leading companies in the field of digital currency security, which can provide reliable hardware for consumers and enterprises. Ledger is a bitcoin hardware wallet based on smart card, which provides the highest level of protection with advanced technology, as well as usability and controllability. Ledger hardware wallet is a multi-functional wallet. It is a hardware device that can store private key safely. When viewing wallet and sending transaction, hardware wallet needs to cooperate with software wallet to use. At the same time, it supports secure storage of bitcoin, Ethereum and platform token, zcash, etc. Its project is already open source on GitHub. Based on its hardware devices, you can use either the software wallet developed by ledger or the software wallet developed by other teams, that is, you can use ledger with Ethereum web wallet myetherwallet or parity wallet
2. Trezor
trezor is easy to use and safe, so it belongs to hardware wallet
trezor is a high-tech data encryption memory. The proct is proced in Czech Republic. This brand is recognized in the instry as the earliest, most cautious and most secure encrypted memory, and has been verified by global digital currency players as a reliable brand with excellent company record and rich software support. Trezor's security model is based on the principle of zero trust. The principle of zero trust is a security system that assumes that any part of it may be attacked successfully
3. Opendime
opendime is a hardware wallet with general usability and high security
opendime, a manufacturer of bitcoin hardware wallets, is one of the "leading technology" companies in the field of digital currency security. It is affiliated to coinkite, a bitcoin enterprise in Canada, which provides services for bitcoin and lightcoin wallets, as well as payment terminals. Legal currencies supported include US dollar, RMB, euro, Canadian dollar, British pound, Polish zloty, Russian ruble, Australian dollar, Japanese yen, Brazilian currency, Swedish krona, etc. Opendime is a hardware wallet, its private key is generated inside the device, and will not be known by anyone, not even you! Opendime multilingual user interface: Chinese, Japanese, English, Portuguese, French, German, French bring convenience to you
4. Kushen wallet
Kushen wallet is easy to use and safe, and belongs to mobile phone and hardware wallet
the English name of Kushen wallet is coldlar. Kushen wallet belongs to Beijing Kushen Information Technology Co., Ltd. It is a technology company focusing on providing secure storage solutions for encrypted assets. Kushen company is deeply engaged in blockchain security technology, providing various forms of personal wallet procts such as hardware wallet, mobile app wallet, cloud wallet and multi signature wallet, as well as professional enterprise wallet procts. The hardware wallet adopts the "hot and cold separation" architecture, and uses various data encryption transmission methods such as QR code, Bluetooth, NFC, etc. to make the private key never touch the network, completely eliminate the risk of private key being stolen by network hackers, and realize the safe storage of a variety of encrypted assets
5. Bitgo
bitgo is a computer wallet with average ease of use and medium security
bitgo is a high security multi signature wallet, which protects your bitcoin from being stolen and lost. You keep your wallet on your own; Bitgo cannot spend or freeze money. Multiple bitgo wallets are also easy to use and provide advanced security features such as consumption restrictions and multi-user access
6. Keepkey
keepkey is a hardware wallet with high ease of use and medium security
keepkey is a hardware wallet to protect your digital assets such as bitcoin and Ethereum from hackers and thieves. Keepkey wallet supports multi currency hardware wallet, which is currently acquired by shapeshift. Keepkey adopts a unique recovery mechanism, which makes it more secure to use. This mechanism allows users to recover in 12 words. Additional security means that users do not need to store private keys on the device. They can recover their private keys and transactions and then erase the records on the device. This is currently the safest way to store bitcoin
7. Wookong
wookong is a hardware wallet with high ease of use and high security
wookong is a professional encryption digital asset escrow solution (Patent No.: zl201710884108.5) which combines high-strength cryptography algorithm and high-level financial security hardware solution. It has higher security than multi signature wallet and cold wallet. Main customers: financial institutions, exchanges and teams with higher security requirements than ordinary hardware cold wallets and multi signature wallets
8. Coinbase
coinbase is easy to use, medium security, and belongs to mobile phone and computer wallet
coinbase wallets, coinbase wallets come from Toshi wallets, and coinbase wallets are redefining the encrypted wallets that users expect. It's not just a tool for accessing cryptocurrency, you can see it as a foothold for exploring distributed networks. With coinbase wallet, you can: manage Eth and all your ecr-20 currencies (BTC, BCH and LTC will soon be supported); Receive airdrop and ICO currency; Purchase and store cryptocurrency (non replaceable currency, but can be used in the game or traded in the market); Can carry on the currency transaction without the service charge with any person in any place; Buying and selling currency through mass exchange or agent; It can access any third-party dapps to realize the functions of borrowing or lending to earn cryptocurrency by others in the blockchain through verification, service execution or task completion
9. Imtoken
imtoken is easy to use, medium security and belongs to mobile wallet
as a professional digital asset wallet, imtoken wallet is safe and easy to use; Support multi chain and multi currency management and exchange, so that blockchain technology can be better integrated into your life. Imtoken's vision is to make economic incentives consistent, privacy inviolable and value flow freely
imtoken has recently obtained a round a investment of IDG capital of US $10 million. He bin, founder and CEO of imtoken, said that this round of financing will support the development of imtoken's overseas market and the reserve of more technical talents
10. Atoken
atoken is easy to use, medium security and belongs to mobile wallet
atoken mobile digital currency wallet is light and safe, and supports 19 Currencies & Cross Chain swap. It aims to provide more convenient, more secure and more currency multi-dimensional services for the majority of digital currency users, and to build a leader in digital asset storage app.
1. Different in nature
putting virtual currency on the platform is controlled by the platform, and putting virtual currency on the wallet is controlled by yourself
2. Different security
if the platform fails, the money will be gone, and the virtual coin will be put in the wallet. No matter whether the platform fails or not, the virtual coin will not have any loss
3. Different transactions
virtual currency platform can be sold or traded in public, while virtual currency wallet can only be traded in private
extended data:
the risk of virtual currency:
1, model risk
virtual currency is not real currency, there is no central bank behind the total control and macro-control, its value depends entirely on its supply
2, liquidity risk
virtual currency is often e to the lack of market depth, after irrational prosperity thinking or sudden panic, the market price rises and falls sharply, it is difficult to buy or sell at a reasonable price, especially when a large number of funds or a large number of virtual currencies enter the market
3, platform risk
at present, many virtual currency platforms need to deposit funds into the platform to buy or sell. In order to attract investors, some platforms often offer free service charges, but some free platforms are risky
bitcoin wallet is roughly the equivalent of physical wallet in bitcoin network. The wallet actually contains your private key, which allows you to consume the bitcoin allocated to the wallet in the block chain. Like a real wallet, each bitcoin wallet displays the total balance of all bitcoins it controls and allows you to pay someone a certain amount of bitcoin. This is different from the credit card used by merchants to dect money
the mainstream digital cryptocurrencies such as lightcoin, dogcoin, Ruitai coin and Ethereum all have their own wallets.