What Are Hardware Wallets?
Hardware wallets are physical devices designed exclusively to store private keys for cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Learn how they work and why they're secure for key storage.
Read Guide →Learn about hardware wallets - physical devices designed exclusively to store private keys for cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Educational guides about secure key storage only. We do NOT cover trading, exchanges, or purchasing services.
Learn how hardware wallets store private keys securely offline
Essential tips for securing private keys stored in hardware wallets
Educational comparison of hardware wallets for private key storage
This website is for educational purposes only. We are NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Ledger, Trezor, or any hardware wallet manufacturer. We do NOT sell wallets or provide customer support. For official products and support, visit manufacturer websites directly. Cryptocurrency involves significant risk - this is NOT financial advice.
This website focuses exclusively on hardware wallets designed to hold private keys for cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and crypto-based assets.
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Hardware wallets discussed on this site are storage devices only - they hold private keys and do not offer trading, exchange, or purchase services.
Hardware wallets are physical devices designed exclusively to store private keys for cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Learn how they work and why they're secure for key storage.
Read Guide →Recovery seed phrases are used to restore access to private keys stored in hardware wallets. Learn how to protect your seed phrase safely.
Read Guide →Educational overview comparing popular hardware wallets - features, security models, and considerations.
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Don't invest unless you're prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong.
The value of cryptoassets can go down as well as up. There is no guarantee that you will get back the amount you invested. Past performance is not an indication of future results. Cryptoassets are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) or the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS).
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Educational content about popular hardware wallet brands
Nano S, Nano X, Stax
Model One, Model T, Safe 3
BitBox02
Bitcoin-only wallet
Air-gapped wallet
ShapeShift wallet
⚠️ We are NOT affiliated with any of these manufacturers. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. This is educational content only. For official products, visit manufacturer websites directly.
Only purchase hardware wallets from official manufacturer websites or authorized retailers. Never buy used or from unknown sellers.
Write your recovery seed on paper or metal. Never store it digitally, take photos, or share it with anyone.
Always verify receiving addresses on your hardware wallet's screen before confirming any transaction.
Never enter your seed phrase on any website. Legitimate wallet software will never ask for your full seed online.
No. Crypto Security Hub is an independent educational blog. We are NOT affiliated with any hardware wallet manufacturer. For official products and support, visit ledger.com or trezor.io directly.
No. We do not sell hardware wallets or any products. This is purely educational content. Always purchase from official manufacturer websites.
No. For technical support, contact the manufacturer directly. We cannot assist with wallet setup, troubleshooting, or recovery.
No. This website provides general educational information only. Cryptocurrency involves significant risk. Always do your own research.
No. This website focuses exclusively on hardware wallets for storing private keys. We do NOT cover purchasing, selling, exchanging, or trading cryptocurrencies.
No. Hardware wallets are storage devices only - they hold private keys. They do NOT offer purchasing, selling, or trading services. We do NOT provide any trading or exchange services.