#CryptoSecurity101 Hot wallets** are online, connected to the internet, offering convenience for frequent trading but higher hacking risk. **Cold wallets** are offline, like hardware or paper wallets, providing stronger security by isolating keys from the internet. My setup uses a hardware wallet (cold) for long-term holdings and a trusted software wallet (hot) for daily trading. Best practices to stay SAFU include enabling two-factor authentication, regularly updating software, using strong, unique passwords, backing up seed phrases securely offline, and never sharing private keys. Always double-check URLs and avoid public Wi-Fi when accessing wallets to minimize risks