02 UNDERSTAND YOUR WALLET
Learn the role of wallets, exchanges, self-custody and hardware wallets.
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FROM SEED TO WALLET
A seed phrase derives private keys, which control addresses used by a wallet. The wallet coordinates access; it does not hold coins inside the device.
SEED PHRASEPRIVATE KEYSADDRESSESWALLET
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SIGN WITHOUT EXPOSING THE KEY
A transaction enters the hardware wallet, is checked and signed, then returns to the network. The private key remains isolated inside the device.
TRANSACTIONHARDWARE WALLETSIGNATURENETWORK
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TWO CUSTODY MODELS
With an exchange, a third party controls the keys and infrastructure. With self-custody, you control the keys and accept the security duties. Neither model removes risk; responsibilities differ.
EXCHANGEDIFFERENT RESPONSIBILITIESSELF-CUSTODY
