#CryptoSecurity101 🧠 Basic Concepts

1. Private Key & Public Key

Public Key: Like an email address — shared so others can send crypto to you.

Private Key: Like a password — never share it. If someone has it, they can access and take all your assets.

2. Wallet (Crypto Wallet)

Hot Wallet: Connected to the internet, like MetaMask, Trust Wallet.

Cold Wallet: Offline, like Ledger or Trezor — safer for long-term storage.

3. Seed Phrase / Recovery Phrase

A 12 or 24-word phrase used to back up your wallet.

If you lose this phrase, you lose access.

If someone else gets it, they can steal all your crypto.