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Hardware wallets

Hardware wallets are dedicated signing devices designed to keep private keys isolated while allowing users to authorize transactions.

Why it matters

Hardware wallets are dedicated signing devices designed to keep private keys isolated while allowing users to authorize transactions.

Key ideas

Primary and technical sources

Bitcoin Developer DocumentationBitcoin.orgBitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash SystemSatoshi Nakamoto

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