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As a general rule, Bitcoin hardware wallets are the most secure form of Bitcoin wallets, however, unlike software wallets, they cost money. If you’re serious about securing your Bitcoins go for a hardware wallet. If however you’re only storing a small amount of coins you can use one of the free software wallets shown on this page.

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Ledger Bitcoin wallet review

Summary: Much like TREZOR, Ledger is a cold wallet designed for users who want increased security. The wallet is actually a physical device that connects to your computer and acts as another source of protection. Meaning, you can’t send Bitcoins from your wallet without owning the physical device. If you’re looking for a cold wallet (e.g Ledger or TREOZR) I’ve compared the two in this post.

Ledger offers a variaty of products such as Ledger Nano S, Ledger Unplugged (a contactless Bitcoin wallet), etc. The most popular model today is the Ledger Nano S.

Pros: Beginner friendly, very secure, great support.

Cons: Costs money, More security = less usability (this is an issue with all cold wallets).

TREZOR Bitcoin wallet review

Summary: TREZOR is the perfect solution for storing a large amount of Bitcoins in order to keep them out of harms way. The combination of world class security with the flexibility of any other web wallet make it ideal for beginners and experts alike. The company has been gaining a nice amount of traction and reviews throughout the last year. For a full review of TREZOR click here.

Pros: Extremely secure wallet, easy to use and intuitive interface, supports additional wallets and altcoins.

Cons: High price tag relative to its competitor

Coinbase Bitcoin wallet review

Update – In the past we used to list Coinbase as a wallet, however do changes in the company’s vision this is no longer a recommended wallet.

Summary: Coinbase is the leading exchange service today in buying and selling Bitcoins. It was founded in 2012 and since then has received over US$31 million in venture capital funding. The Bitcoin exchange service is available in 19 countries around the world. Their Online wallet is beginners friendly but the fact that the company holds your funds is can be somewhat risky. Having said that Coinbase has recently launched their Vault service which denies the company control over your funds.

Pros: Beginner friendly, ability to add funds from within the wallet. Established and respectable company.

Cons: Company has some control over your funds (depends if you’re using Vault). Not supported worldwide (yet).

Blockchain.info Bitcoin wallet review

Summary: The most popular Bitcoin wallet today, Blockchain.info allows you to send / receive Bitcoins through your browser or mobile phone. This is what’s known as a hybrid wallet – meaning the company stores your wallet online but they do not have access to your private keys. However since the wallet is loaded from their servers some trust in the company is still needed. Recommended for beginners who are trying out Bitcoin.

Pros: An established and trusted company in the Bitcoin community, good interface, available for mobile and web.

Cons: 3rd party trust required, hard to make completely anonymous payments.

Exodus Blockchain assets wallet review

Exodus is a relatively new wallet (launched July 2016) that allows you to store not only Bitcoins but also Litecoins, Dogecoins, Dash and Ether. It’s unique in its beautiful design and intuitive user interface. You can also trade cryptocurrencies from within the wallet. Currently the wallet is available only in a desktop version. Here’s a full review about Exodus.

Pros: Easy to use, allows to trade cryptos from within the interface, self hosted, awesome support from the founders.

Cons: Limited only to desktop at the moment, relatively new company

Jaxx Bitcoin and Altcoin wallet review

Jaxx is an all platform Bitcoin and Altcoin wallet that allows you to store cryptocurrencies and also exchange between different currencies from within the wallet (via the ShapeShift exchange). The wallet is extremely intuitive and is self hosted so you don’t trust the your private keys with any 3rd party.

Pros: Easy to use, allows to trade cryptos from within the interface, self hosted, awesome support, works on multiple platforms.

Cons: Relatively new company, there have been some issue reported for Linux users

Mycelium Bitcoin wallet review

Mycelium is a popular mobie app wallet that features a wealth of advanced privacy and security features. Yes, the wallet can be a bit complicated for newbie users but it’s still one of the safest and fastest on the market. As an open source software program, Mycelium is constantly being upgraded. While Mycelium is primarily a hot wallet, there are some cold storage features for Bitcoin users looking to put their wealth on ice.

Pros: Advanced privacy features make this app great for people looking to stay anonymous, and advanced security features will help keep your Bitcoin wealth secure.

Cons: No web or desktop interface, so you’ll have to use your smart phone to access this app. Mycelium is also better for more advanced users, so keep that in mind.

Keepkey Bitcoin wallet review

Summary: KeepKey is one of the newest players in the Bitcoin market. It has a very sleek and unique design which makes it probably the best looking physical Bitcoin wallet out there. The device itself is very intuative and easy to set up. You can read a full Keepkey review here.

Pros: Beginner friendly, great design, simple to user, secure.

Cons: Costs money ($99), relatively new company.

Bitcoin Core wallet review (Bitcoin QT)

Looking for a desktop solution for your Bitcoin wallet? If so, Bitcoin Core (also known as Bitcoin QT) is worth a consideration. Bitcoin Core offers a lot of security and privacy features, and supports complete transparency. Bitcoin Core is well-regarded for being a stable system, though it can use up a lot of memory and space on your computer. Still, for modern computers the hardware requirements are rather low.

Pros: Features plenty of security and privacy features and offers a highly stable system.

Cons: No mobile app and no web interface makes it difficult to use this wallet without having your own personal computer on hand. It also requires a lot of free space to store the whole Blockchain.

Electrum Bitcoin wallet review

This fast, lightweight desktop app is a good choice for someone using older and less powerful computers for their bitcoin storage. The most processor intensive parts of the wallet are handled by remote servers. Electrum is well regarded for its advanced security and privacy features, and users can even recover their wallet with a secret pass phrase, though some people would prefer a wallet that doesn’t rely on remote servers.

Pros: While many apps are processor intensive, Electrum is known for being fast and light weight.

Cons: Not friendly for newbies, and the reliance on external servers could present security threats.

Armory Bitcoin wallet review

Amory is a well-known and trusted brand when it comes to Bitcoin security, though the app is usually best for more advanced users. If you are looking for an app that emphasizes safety and security, Armory should make the short list as the app features a variety of encryption and cold-storage options. Armory is among the most respected brands when it comes to Bitcoin security.

Pros: Very flexible and adaptable to just about any situation. Offers industry leading security features.

Cons: Requires advanced user knowledge and is not known for being user friendly.

Xapo Bitcoin wallet review

Xapo is a web-based wallet system, so alls you need to access it is a web browser and Internet connection. Xapo is known for having reasonably advanced privacy and security features, especially for a web-based wallet. The company supports payments through a debit card system, making it easy to spend your Bitcoins. The app is also friendly for newbies, so if you’re new to Bitcoin, give Xapo a close look.

Pros: Xapo debit card system allows you to use Bitcoin ATMs and spend at merchants across the world.

Cons: Web-based wallets face extra security threats, and you won’t be able to manage your Bitcoins without a Internet connection.

Green Address Bitcoin wallet review

A user favorite, Green Address allows you to access your Bitcoins through a variety of methods, including online, through a mobile app, or through a desktop client. Better yet, Green Address’s is well regarded as being user-friendly. This makes Green Address one of the most flexible wallets around. Supports multi-signature features and has strong security and privacy features.

Pros: Very flexible and very easy to use, making Green Address a top choice for newbies

Cons: Requires the use of a remote app loaded from another location, and shared control over your Bitcoins (meaning the third-party has to approve payments).

Bitcoin Wallet review

One of the oldest names in the business, Bitcoin Wallet is known for being fast and relatively easy-to-use. The company believes in “zero trust”, meaning they go out of their way to provide a decentralized system that provides people with a lot of control over their Bitcoin wealth. High-transparency, along with strong security features make this a very secure program, especially for a web-based wallet.

Pros: Well-reputed brand name and a safe, fast, and secure operating environment make this wallet a good choice, though newbies may need a bit of time to get a hang of the system.

Cons: Only available online and requires an Android or Blackberry phone.

BitGo Bitcoin wallet review

BitGo is known for its high levels of security and is a multi-signature wallet. This means that every transaction will require two-factor identification, which can go a long way in protecting your wealth from malware, hackers, and server attacks. Oh, and these keys are held by users, not BitGo, so they have no easy access to your stash.

Pros: A high level of security in a relatively easy and non-technical package.

Cons: Two-factor identification can create a hassle and the service does rely on central verification.

Airbitz Bitcoin wallet review

Summary: Airbitz is a decentrelized, secured and backed up Bitcoin wallet. The promising notion about it is that neither Airbitz or any other 3rd party can access your Bitcoins, so it’s fully independent. The nice thing about Airbitz is that it also supplies you a directory of Bitcoin accepting businesses around you. Also it seems that a lot of thought was put into the user interface to make the experience of using Airbitz as simple as possible.

Pros: Beginner friendly, bitcoin accepting business directory, decentrelized.

Cons: Unestablished brand, no web interface (mobile only).

Copay Bitcoin wallet review

Summary: One of the best Bitcoin wallets out there, it was created by Bitpay. Copay is a multisig wallet which means that a single wallet can have multiple users. This can be ideal for a corporate account where for example, 2 out of 3 signatures are required in order to confirm a transaction. The wallet also has a desktop, mobile and web interface and is completely independent and open source. You can read our full review of Copay here.

Pros: Multisig wallet – allows for improved security, great design, supports multiple devices.

Cons: No support, can be a bit overwhelming for beginners.

CoolWallet Bitcoin wallet review

Summary: CoolWallet is another attempt at creating a portable Bitcoin hardware wallet. The device itself looks and feels like a credit card and has one small operation button on it. The device needs to be help closely to your mobile app when sending out coins adding another layer of security. Even though the concept is pretty cool, the execution is far from complete and the device still feels a bit clunky. Click here to read our full CoolWallet review.

Pros: Very portable (fits in your wallet).

Cons: Device feels a bit clunky, relatively new company behind the product.

BTC.com Bitcoin wallet review

Summary: BTC.com is a Block Explorer owned by Bitmain. The site offers several tools such as network statistics, a mining pool and also an online wallet. The wallet, similar to Blockchain.info, is an HD hybrid wallet. Meaning, you access it via the web but the keys to the wallet are stored on your machine, so BTC.com has no access to them.

Transactions are signed on your device so no one can see your private keys. The wallet also supplies Multisig capabilities and is open source.

Pros: Wide variety of features, intuitive interface, open source.

Cons: Still a hot wallet, controlled by Bitmain which have a shaky reputation in the community.

Coinomi Bitcoin wallet review

Summary: Coinomi is a mobile wallet currently available only for Android. The wallet holds Bitcoin and a variety of additinoal Cryptocurrencies (up to 287 currencies supported). The wallet is pretty basic and user friendly. The main issue with this wallet is that is started out as an open source wallet but since 2016 became closed source – something that raised a lot of eyebrows in the Bitcoin community.

Pros: Wide variety of coins supported, intuitive interface.

Cons: Closed source, Android only.

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What the scheduled Bitcoin hard fork means for Blockchain Wallet Users

At Blockchain, our priority is always our users. Our view on network upgrades and forks is two-fold. First, we will prioritize user safety throughout any network upgrade or instability above all else. Second, we believe our users should maximally benefit from forks wherever feasible.

Not sure what a hard fork or soft fork is? Click here to learn more. Want to understand how this might impact your Blockchain wallet? Read on.

On approximately November 18th, when block 494,784 is mined, a hard fork enabling the bitcoin network to carry 2MB blocks is expected to occur. This follows the soft fork upgrade earlier this year that added Segregated Witness (SW) signatures to the network. Many refer to the combination of these upgrades as the New York Agreement (NYA) or SW2X , which was supported by a majority of the consumer facing industry, including Blockchain, as well as miners.

There is a significant possibility that the planned hard fork will result in two bitcoin block chains. In this case, we will follow the chain with the most accumulated difficulty and refer to that chain as Bitcoin. If the minority chain has significant value we will make that value available for customers to hold or exchange for a period of time, as we did with Bitcoin Cash. If the minority chain is the one with 1MB blocks, we plan to call it BC1. If the minority chain has 2MB blocks, we plan to call it BC2.

During this period, it may be necessary to temporarily suspend outgoing bitcoin transactions for a period of time during network instability. However, even in this scenario, your funds will remain safe and you’ll be able to monitor them from within the wallet. You’ll also be able to use all Ethereum related functionality. If you have transactions to make around late November, we suggest you buy some Ether in our wallet today.

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How to create and use a Blockchain.info Bitcoin wallet – Walkthrough

When dealing with Bitcoin, you need to choose the best Bitcoin wallet in order to keep your coins safe. Depending on what you are looking to do with your coins, you should select the most appropriate Wallet. If you are looking to hold your coins for a long time, Blockchain.info is probably not the best option as it is an online-based wallet and even though you are the only one holding the secret keys, it is not the most suited option for those wanting to store Bitcoin for a long-term hold.

In this Walkthrough, we are going to introduce the Blockchain.info web-based wallet, give you a walkthrough its options and explain what the best possible uses for this web-based wallet are.

What is Blockchain.info?

Blockchain.info is the world's leading software platform for digital assets offering the largest production blockchain platform in the world. Apart from a web-based Bitcoin and Ethereum wallet it also offers tools for developers and real-time transaction data for users to analyze the burgeoning digital economy. The company’s software has powered over 100M transactions and empowered users in 140 countries across the globe to transact quickly and without costly intermediaries.

How to create a Blockchain.info wallet

Creating a wallet using Blockchain.info is extremely easy. Bellow, you will find a series of steps that will help you create an online Blockchain.info Bitcoin wallet.

Step 1: Click here access the Blockchain.info site Step 2: Once you reach the site, click on the "Get a Free Wallet" option on your top right corner.

Y ou will be taken to the Create your Wallet page

Step 3: Fill out your details, namely: email and password – be sure to use an email that only you have access to.

to and use a strong password. Once you create your wallet you will be given a Wallet ID. You will need to keep this ID stored because it is the only way for you to access your wallet. To stay safe you should use a password phrase and write it down on a paper and put it somewhere safe.

How to manage your Wallet?

Managing your wallet is quite simple. Basically, the security settings are the longest and dullest part of the wallet management. Nevertheless, we will present you a guide focusing on the wallet interface.

The Dashboard

When you log into your wallet you arrive at the Dashboard. The Dashboard is more like the control room from where you will access all the wallet features. On the right of your screen, you will find the general menu. On the menu, you can find several options such as changing from your Bitcoin wallet onto your Ether wallet. From top to bottom you can find the Buy & Sell Bitcoin, Exchange, Security Center, Settings, and FAQ (which is pretty helpful).

Buy & Sell Bitcoin: Using this option you will access a new menu where you can buy and sell Bitcoin and track your order history.

Exchange: This will allow you to exchange Bitcoin for Ether and vice-versa.

Security Center: The security center enables you to easily access the security settings

Settings: The settings will let you manage and access general information related to your wallet and transactions. You can also use this option to check and manage your addresses and security. In the settings user also have the option to pair their Blockchain.info wallet with their mobile phone.

On the Dashboard you also find the FAQ and the option Send and Request Bitcoin.

How to secure your Wallet/Wallet Security

Security is the most important aspect on which you will need to focus the most, so once you create your Blockchain.info wallet, be sure to add your mobile phone number and activate the Second Factor Authentication (2FA) feature. You can either use the SMS message option to set up the 2FA up or you can use the Google Authenticator app which we strongly advise you to use. Note that you should always pay attention to your secret keys as they are the only thing that will grant you access to your coins.

To manage all the security features, you will need to go to the settings on your Dashboard menu. All the security options are very straightforward to use. The security features settings include:

Recovery phrase: Users can set up a recovery phrase which can be used to restore all funds in case of a lost password or a loss of service at Blockchain.info.

Password Hint: Blockchain.info never stores your password on its servers. This option allows a user to create a memorable password hint that can be sent to the verified email address in case of a forgotten password.

Second Password: For increased security, you can choose a second password to protect your funds. This password will be asked every time you want to spend your funds.

2-step Verification: This is the most important feature to protect your account. 2FA protects your wallet from unwanted access. You can decide to use your mobile phone number or a free app to secure your wallet. We recommend Google Authenticator.

Remember 2-step Verification: If you activate this feature, every time you log out for a short period of time, the browser will allow you to log in without re-authenticating using the 2FA again. Note that this will only happen for a certain amount of time.

Blockchain.info also offers an advanced set of security settings for advanced users. Here are some of these advanced features: Activity Logging, Login IP Restriction, IP Whitelist, Wallet Access via Tor, Password Stretching (PBHDF2), API Access .

How to send and receive Bitcoin?

Sending and requesting Bitcoin through the Blockchain.info wallet is also super easy. When you access your wallet and get to the Dashboard you will certainly see the two options almost in the middle of the screen.

The option to the left is the Send option and the one to the right is the Request option.

When you select the Send option, it will bring up a popup menu where you will need to fill with the correct information. On the top of the menu, you can choose which currency to send. Below, you will need to paste the Address to which you want to send funds to as well as the amount. You can also add a Description for the specific transaction (this helps you track your spending) and you can choose the transactions fee, which you can choose between regular and priority.

To request funds, the process is exactly the same, but in this case, all you need to do is to select the amount you want to be sent to you and select next. A link will be then generated. You can use this link to send a Payment link to the person or company that will send you the funds.

Why should you use Blockchain.info?

As stated in the beginning of this guide, blockchain.info is a web-based wallet and as so it is not the best option for those Bitcoin enthusiasts looking for long-term cold storage. The blockchain.info wallet is perfectly suitable for users who normally use their coins on a regular basis. This is the ideal wallet for traders and all those who every day or normally use their coins to go shopping or to do online purchases. Blockchain.info wallet is also a perfect suit for small to medium companies who have many of their financial transactions using Bitcoin as well as small retailers and other small businesses.

Pros and Cons

Pros: It is very simple and intuitive to use making it perfect for new users; great security features; allows trading Bitcoin for Ether; allow buying and selling Bitcoin directly over the wallet and on the go.

Cons: It’s a centralized service. Even though it does not store the user's secret keys, the system can eventually shut down (only users with the secret keys would be able to recover their Keys)

Blockchain Passes 2 Million Bitcoin Wallets

Blockchain now has over two million bitcoin wallets in the wild, having added roughly one million over the last six months alone.

The company tweeted the latest milestone late Sunday night, cementing its position as the world's most popular bitcoin wallet provider.

Here's to Two Million #Blockchain wallets, millions more, & putting #bitcoin in everyone's hands! https://t.co/ZxHfIuom8u

Peter Smith, Blockchain's COO, said:

"Being the first bitcoin company to reach two million wallets is an exceptional honour [. ] The endorsement of the now millions of bitcoiners who have chosen to use our wallet is a distinction that truly humbles us as a team."

Smith added that strong growth coupled with price stability is an indicator that the industry is moving towards a "transactions paradigm."

Indeed, the company has witnessed rapid expansion in recent months.

Back in January 2013, Blockchain boasted more than 100,000 wallet users. The 500,000th wallet was created in late October and the company rewarded the lucky user of its 500,000th wallet with 10 BTC.

Blockchain passed the one million mark in January 2014 and by April it had about 1.5 million wallets. In other words, the organisation has doubled its wallet downloads in roughly six months.

Smith pointed out that downloads "exploded" in July, after its iOS wallet was re-launched and made available on the Apple App Store. Earlier this summer, the company also updated its Android wallet with a number of merchant-friendly features.

The competition

Blockchain is not the only bitcoin company to boast such figures. Back in February, San Francisco-based wallet provider and payments processor Coinbase entered six-digit territory and announced that it had more than a million wallets. The company had started with just 13,000 wallets in early 2013.

Bitcoin wallet provider MultiBit also passed the one million mark in March 2014. However, MultiBit cautioned that the statistics were not complete, as data on early adopter downloads dating back to 2011 was lost.

There is, however, an important caveat. A significant number of downloaded and installed wallets does not necessarily translate into active bitcoin users.

Wallets are frequently downloaded by people with a casual interest in bitcoin, which means a large number are inactive or abandoned. Blockchain.info charts shed more light on bitcoin user statistics, but it is still difficult to say how many truly active wallets are out there and how many have been abandoned.

Blockchain told CoinDesk that it is currently handling tens of thousands of transactions every day. An estimated $22bn in bitcoin transactions were made using Blockchain software so far.

The leader in blockchain news, CoinDesk is a media outlet that strives for the highest journalistic standards and abides by a strict set of editorial policies. CoinDesk is an independent operating subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, which invests in cryptocurrencies and blockchain startups.

The Best Bitcoin Wallet Reviews for 2018

Amidst the buzz and excitement of the Bitcoin community, the occasional headline of an exchange getting hacked makes every Bitcoin user’s stomach churn. One of the biggest concerns many of us have is getting our Bitcoin and other cryptos snatched right underneath our noses by hackers.

But a crypto-burglar might not even be your worst enemy. There are countless tragic and borderline comical stories of people losing their own bitcoins: This poor guy lost a hard disk with a Bitcoin data file containing 150 bitcoins (worth about $405,000 today) and another guy accidentally threw out a hard drive with 7,500 bitcoins (worth about $20.5 million today).

So, how do we protect our cryptos from hackers and ourselves?

Cue the Bitcoin wallets.

The Best Bitcoin Wallets

If you’ve been looking for a way to securely store your cryptos, look no further. We’ve got you covered.

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The Different Types of Bitcoin Wallets

Before we get started, let’s go over the different types of Bitcoin wallets. There some new terms coming up but don’t freak out! We’ve made this guide simple and easy so that even the cryptocurrency newbies will walk away experts.

There are three types of Bitcoin wallets: hardware, software, and paper. Hardware wallets are physical wallets with your private keys encrypted in them, software wallets are programs that live either on your computer or on the Internet, and paper wallets are physical documents with private keys.

For hard wallets, you’ll need a digital signature. Your digital signature is your ID. It’s how you prove that you own a specific private key without flashing your key around in public. Digital signatures verify ownership, keeping your private key safe and away from prying hands.

The advantage of hardware wallets is that your private keys are isolated from your computer, keeping your risk of theft near zero. Software wallets, on the other hand, are still connected to the Internet and expose you to some risk.

The only potential downside of a hardware wallet is that it costs money. Most software wallets are free. While both wallets protect your bitcoins more securely, some users would rather pass on the extra cost.

By all means, you do you. But I’d personally rather spend $100 or so to guarantee security than take risks with the free software wallet route.

Bitcoin Hardware Wallets

Without a doubt, Bitcoin hardware wallets are the most secure type of Bitcoin wallet. What differentiates hardware wallets from software wallets is that when they are plugged out—in “cold storage.”

This means your hardware wallet is disconnected from the Internet and impossible to touch. Hackers, Trojans, and other malware can’t get to anything in cold storage. Personally, I like hardware wallets because I’m a worrier. I enjoy the peace of mind knowing that someone much better at the Internet than me isn’t running off with my hard-earned bitcoins.

Ledger Review

Ledger and TREZOR are names that always come up when reviewing Bitcoin wallets.

The Ledger Nano S functions like any other hard wallet, with a few minor differences. For any Bitcoin fashionistas out there, the Ledger definitely wins in the style category.

Setting up the Ledger wallet is pretty simple. All you need is Chrome and a secure computer. Ledger comes with a PIN for added security. If the PIN is entered incorrectly three times, Ledger wipes itself clean.

Terrifying but not the end of the world. Ledger allows you to set up a recovery seed to retrieve your private keys if your device is lost or broken. This recovery seed is a set of words that must be put together in a certain order. Ledger allows you to recover all your lost bitcoins with your recovery seed so no need to break a sweat.

This Reddit user summed it up nicely: “I just got a Ledger Nano S and I love it. The biggest advantage is that your private key is stored completely offline and never exposed to your computer, so your chances of getting your wallet hacked are as close to zero as they come. If you lose it, you can restore your wallet to another device or another wallet entirely with the seed. It truly is an investment that could save you thousands down the line.”

Ledger rating: Overall, the Ledger wallet functions exactly as you’d want it to. It keeps your bitcoins safe, it’s easy to access—but only for you, and is forgiving if your house burns down.

Check out our full Ledger Nano S Review for more information about this wallet.

Trezor Review

TREZOR is a hardware wallet that holds your private keys offline, and allows you to sign transactions with your digital signature without having to connect to the Internet.

TREZOR is often hailed for simultaneously serving as an offline cold storage device and allowing you to spend your coins. It’s a pretty small, nifty device that you can carry around on a keychain. If you thought your Tamagotchi was cool, imagine a device that can potentially hold millions of dollars of Bitcoin in the palm of your hand.

Whenever you want to spend your bitcoins, you can do so through TREZOR’s limited USB connection. A limited USB connection acts like a computer mouse: the mouse communicates its location to the computer, but the computer can’t move the mouse. It’s a one-way connection. TREZOR can safely interact with computers that may be compromised or infected with malware. This is amazing for safely managing your bitcoins.

There are also no usernames or passwords for TREZOR accounts, so it’s very difficult to hack. Your TREZOR device is all you need. Unless someone has physical access to your device, there’s no way your account can be accessed.

In case you want to further nullify the risk of someone physically hacking into your device, TREZOR offers passphrase protection for Bitcoin access. This passphrase should be purely memorized and not written down anywhere.

Now, if you’ve got a group of telepathic ninjas after your bitcoins, you can use a blockchain-powered artificially intelligent android to protect you. (Just kidding, we’re not there yet.)

TREZOR Rating: Overall, I like the TREZOR a lot. It’s extremely secure and intuitive. The price is a bit higher than most wallets but the features, TREZOR team, and accessibility of the product justify it.

Read our full Trezor Review for more details.

KeepKey Review

KeepKey is another hardware wallet. While some might prefer its sleek design and screen size, it’s nearly twice as big as the TREZOR or Ledger Nano S. I personally just need a solid hardware wallet to keep hidden in my top secret Batcave. It’s not Tamagotchi-sized like the TREZOR, so definitely something to consider.

KeepKey also isn’t as reputable as Ledger and TREZOR. And in the wild Wild West of the crypto world, reputation matters a lot. That being said, it has phenomenal credentials. KeepKey comes with a pin code and number randomization to guard your coins. You can also use it on compromised or malware-infected computers, although I wouldn’t recommend doing so.

KeepKey supports Bitcoin, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Namecoin, Testnet, Ethereum, and Dash. This is a big deal for users that want to keep their altcoins off the grid.

KeepKey rating: KeepKey’s ability to store such a wide variety of altcoins is super appealing. It’s a bit larger that other hardware wallets, but isn’t much of an issue. The security is top notch, and that’s what matters.

Easiest to Use Online Bitcoin Wallets

Now that we’ve gone over the hard(wallet) stuff, let’s jump into online wallets. Online wallets run on the cloud, so users can access them from virtually any computing device anywhere. These wallets are very convenient to access and easy to set up in comparison to hard wallets, but are ultimately controlled by a third party. While these third parties are constantly improving security and taking proactive measures, there’s still an inherent risk.

With hardware wallets, you trade flexibility for security. The tradeoff with online wallets is security for flexibility. You can’t have it all.

Coinbase Wallet Review

If you’re reading this guide before you’ve bought your first bitcoin (or fraction of a bitcoin), you’ll probably want to start off with Coinbase.

Coinbase is one of the easiest ways to buy and store your bitcoins, and is the most popular option for people just getting started out in the crypto world.

Coinbase is a brokerage, exchange, and wallet. This means you can buy, sell, trade, and store your coins all on the same platform. This flexibility is something that hardware wallets don’t offer.

As the world’s largest Bitcoin exchange, Coinbase is a pretty big target for hackers. A benefit Coinbase has over many other online and hard wallets is that all its digital currency is insured. This means that if the platform were breached (physical security, cyber security, or employee theft), Coinbase’s insurance policy would cover any of your money lost. Coinbase also only holds less than 2% of its customer funds online, with the rest in cold storage, adding more credit to their security.

Another appeal of Coinbase is its substantial credentials. It’s a Bitcoin company based in San Francisco and backed by reputable investors. Lloyd’s of London covers its insurance policy, and therefore any Coinbase users. Additionally, if you are a U.S. resident and have any fiat currency, your Coinbase wallet is covered by the FDIC insurance for up to $250,000 of your fiat. This insurance policy doesn’t cover individual account hacks, so if you have a weak password and aren’t taking adequate precautions with your login credentials, it’s on you.

You can access your Coinbase wallet via web, or through the Coinbase iOS and Android apps. Coinbase still controls all your private keys so I’d recommend you use it to buy and sell bitcoin, rather than storing funds. Unless you use their Multisignature Vault.

The Multisignature Vault is a decent solution for securing larger amounts of bitcoin. This Multisignature Vault is a 2-of-3 wallet. This means Coinbase has one key, you (the account holder) have a second key, and one key is shared. Any two of the trio of keys allows funds to be spent.

An additional safety net is the 48-hour processing time for all withdrawals from Vaults. You can cancel any faulty withdrawal request within this generous period.

It’s also a good thing Coinbase is a reputable company since it can shut down your Vault account at any time.

Coinbase Rating: Coinbase is a great place for newbies to buy and store Bitcoin. That being said, I’d recommend quickly upgrading to a hardware wallet if your bitcoins are stacking up. This will ensure full control over your coins.

Check out our Coinbase Review for more info.