Paper Wallet
A physical printout or handwritten record of keys or a mnemonic used to control cryptocurrency funds.
A paper wallet stores critical wallet information offline to reduce exposure to malware. It may contain a private key, QR codes, or a mnemonic seed.
Paper can be lost, damaged, or photographed. Many users prefer hardware wallets or metal backups for durability and better operational security.
Related terms
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Hardware wallet
→A physical signing device that keeps private keys isolated while approving cryptocurrency transactions.
Custodial Wallet
→A wallet where a third party controls the private keys on your behalf.
Mnemonic
→A sequence of words used to generate and recover a private key, typically 12 or 24 words long.
All terms and definitions may update as the Cryptionary improves.
