"Hey Bro, I'm about to download a crypto wallet but I'm confused with Hot Wallets vs. Cold Wallets. What's that Bro?"
​Bro, think about the difference between the Leather Wallet in your back pocket and a Steel Safe bolted to the floor in your basement.
​The Wallet in your pocket is for spending. It's fast, easy to grab, and perfect for buying coffee. But if you walk down a dark alley, you might get mugged.
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The Steel Safe is for saving. It takes ten minutes to open, but even if robbers break into your house, they probably can't get into it.
​That Pocket Wallet is a Hot Wallet.
That Steel Safe is a Cold Wallet.
The terms "Hot" and "Cold" just refer to the Internet Connection.