A small and brief introduction to crypto wallets:
Cryptocurrency wallets play a key role in the management of cryptocurrencies - enabling the receipt, sending and, most importantly, the safe storage of digital assets.
There are many different types of cryptocurrency wallets on the market, each with their own benefits and distinctive features.
Some present themselves as , others as desktop programs, and there are also physical wallets in the form of hardware devices. Still others are available online, right in your web browser.
In this article, I'll try to mention the lesser-known wallets and write brief information about each one.
Hardware wallets:
Hardware wallets resemble USB flash drives and provide the maximum level of security for storing your cryptocurrencies.
The most known are:
LEDGER Nano
Now It is time for lesser-known options:
BitBox02
This wallet is created by Shift Cryptosecurity, a company based in Switzerland. It stands out for its high standard of security and privacy.
Its price range is around
Satochip
This wallet comes from a French developer and stands out for its simplicity and security at the same time.
It is available for around Cobo Vault
This wallet is designed by Cobo with a focus on high level of security and resistance to physical attacks.
Its price range is around
Mobile wallets:
Programs or applications installed on a mobile phone are a variable but less secure alternative. However, they have the advantage of practicality, as they can usually store multiple different cryptocurrencies and always have them available.
The most known apps are:
Trust Wallet
Coinbase Wallet
Now I will mention lesser-known options:
Mycelium
This mobile app, available for both iOS and Android, makes it easy to make payments with Bitcoin and over the Lightning Network. It is designed to be easy to use and provide users with an optimal experience, even without the need for complex configurations.
Its price is LiteWallet
This mobile app is used to store cryptocurrencies and was developed by the Litecoin Foundation. It is available for free and provides users with an easy and secure way to work with Litecoin.
It is available for Mycelium
This mobile app is for Bitcoin cryptocurrency wallets, emphasizing security and privacy. This app supports multiple wallets, allows offline transactions and supports various payment methods.
Its price is
Desktop wallets:
Just like mobile wallets, desktop wallets are software that you install. However, this time on your desktop computer.
The most known desktop wallets are:
+ MetaMask
+ Electrum
And now few of lesser-known options:
Guarda Wallet
Secure and user-friendly wallet for a wide range of cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, EOS, TRON and many more. This wallet offers diverse features including Multisignature and Ledger compatibility options.
Its price is
Desktop wallet with advanced security features.
Its price is
It is important to note that lesser known wallets may not always be safe and may be a scam !
Here I have found just some of the lesser known wallets and in most cases they were not exactly wallets you would never have heard of. All the wallets mentioned are traceable and if you need more information check out the official wallet sites.
If you've been around the crypto world for a while, you'll have noticed that there are a lot more scammers and fake apps, so always check which wallet it is and if anyone has experience with it.
Thank you for reading this short article, we will look at other interesting topics in future articles. I will try to choose a topic that does not appear here or is not so numerous.
Be careful and as they say "Look before you leap."
