Safety · Beginner lesson · about 2 minutes
Wallets
A tool that manages keys and helps you sign transactions.
The short answer
A wallet app can show balances, create addresses, and sign transactions. The assets remain recorded on a network ledger; the wallet manages access to the keys.
In plain English
A wallet app can show balances, create addresses, and sign transactions. The assets remain recorded on a network ledger; the wallet manages access to the keys.
The details differ by network and service, so use the linked sources and the project’s own documentation when a decision depends on current behavior.
What can go wrong
Read this before you act.
A fake wallet, infected device, weak backup, or lost recovery phrase can create permanent loss.
Check your understanding
A few questions. Not a test.
Pick an answer to see why it's right or wrong. There's no score to unlock.
Sources and corrections
This lesson is a starting point. The two sites below are good general places to learn more. Please tell us if something needs fixing.