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What is a Crypto Wallet

By Coinbase Crypto University

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Summary

Coinbase Crypto University explains wallet basics: what a wallet address is, the difference between custodial and non-custodial wallets, and what it really means to control your own keys.

Key Concepts

Wallet addressPrivate keyCustodialNon-custodialKey management

Things To Remember

  • A wallet address is like a bank account number โ€” you can share it safely.
  • Your private key is like a password โ€” never share it.
  • Custodial wallets (e.g. Coinbase) manage your keys for you.
  • Non-custodial wallets put you in full control of your keys.

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