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Start with the basics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nChoose a wallet<\/h3>\n\n\n\nPick the right wallet for how you actually use bitcoin. See our guide to the best bitcoin wallet<\/a> for self-custody.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFind your wallet \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nLearn the basics<\/h3>\n\n\n\nSeed phrases, backups, and security, explained in plain language.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStart learning \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nCompare options<\/h3>\n\n\n\nSide-by-side comparisons of wallets and custody setups. Check whether specific devices work together with our Compatibility Checker<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCompare wallets \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nFind your setup in 2 minutes.<\/h3>\n\n\n\nAnswer 5 quick questions to get a wallet setup. Your answers stay confidential.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAnswers stay in your browser and are never stored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nStart the wizard<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nEvery wallet and method is tested by hand before we write about it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nTest results are dated, so you always know how fresh they are.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nIndependent: no sponsored placements and no paid rankings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nFeatured guides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nSeed Phrase vs Private Key: What Is the Difference?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSeed phrases and private keys are not the same thing. Here is the difference, explained plainly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nSelf-Custody Bitcoin: The Complete Beginner’s Guide<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe complete beginner’s path to holding your own bitcoin, from first wallet to safe backup.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nWhat Is the Lightning Network? The Beginner’s Guide<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhat the Lightning Network is, how it works, and when it makes sense for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nNever lose your bitcoin.<\/h3>\n\n\n\nOne short email to keep you up to date and harden your security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\n
Pick the right wallet for how you actually use bitcoin. See our guide to the best bitcoin wallet<\/a> for self-custody.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFind your wallet \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nLearn the basics<\/h3>\n\n\n\nSeed phrases, backups, and security, explained in plain language.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStart learning \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nCompare options<\/h3>\n\n\n\nSide-by-side comparisons of wallets and custody setups. Check whether specific devices work together with our Compatibility Checker<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCompare wallets \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nFind your setup in 2 minutes.<\/h3>\n\n\n\nAnswer 5 quick questions to get a wallet setup. Your answers stay confidential.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAnswers stay in your browser and are never stored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nStart the wizard<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nEvery wallet and method is tested by hand before we write about it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nTest results are dated, so you always know how fresh they are.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nIndependent: no sponsored placements and no paid rankings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nFeatured guides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nSeed Phrase vs Private Key: What Is the Difference?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSeed phrases and private keys are not the same thing. Here is the difference, explained plainly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nSelf-Custody Bitcoin: The Complete Beginner’s Guide<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe complete beginner’s path to holding your own bitcoin, from first wallet to safe backup.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nWhat Is the Lightning Network? The Beginner’s Guide<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhat the Lightning Network is, how it works, and when it makes sense for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nNever lose your bitcoin.<\/h3>\n\n\n\nOne short email to keep you up to date and harden your security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\n
Find your wallet \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nLearn the basics<\/h3>\n\n\n\nSeed phrases, backups, and security, explained in plain language.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStart learning \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nCompare options<\/h3>\n\n\n\nSide-by-side comparisons of wallets and custody setups. Check whether specific devices work together with our Compatibility Checker<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCompare wallets \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nFind your setup in 2 minutes.<\/h3>\n\n\n\nAnswer 5 quick questions to get a wallet setup. Your answers stay confidential.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAnswers stay in your browser and are never stored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nStart the wizard<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nEvery wallet and method is tested by hand before we write about it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nTest results are dated, so you always know how fresh they are.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nIndependent: no sponsored placements and no paid rankings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nFeatured guides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nSeed Phrase vs Private Key: What Is the Difference?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSeed phrases and private keys are not the same thing. Here is the difference, explained plainly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nSelf-Custody Bitcoin: The Complete Beginner’s Guide<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe complete beginner’s path to holding your own bitcoin, from first wallet to safe backup.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nWhat Is the Lightning Network? The Beginner’s Guide<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhat the Lightning Network is, how it works, and when it makes sense for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nNever lose your bitcoin.<\/h3>\n\n\n\nOne short email to keep you up to date and harden your security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\n
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Start learning \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nCompare options<\/h3>\n\n\n\nSide-by-side comparisons of wallets and custody setups. Check whether specific devices work together with our Compatibility Checker<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCompare wallets \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nFind your setup in 2 minutes.<\/h3>\n\n\n\nAnswer 5 quick questions to get a wallet setup. Your answers stay confidential.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAnswers stay in your browser and are never stored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nStart the wizard<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nEvery wallet and method is tested by hand before we write about it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nTest results are dated, so you always know how fresh they are.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nIndependent: no sponsored placements and no paid rankings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nFeatured guides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nSeed Phrase vs Private Key: What Is the Difference?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSeed phrases and private keys are not the same thing. Here is the difference, explained plainly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nSelf-Custody Bitcoin: The Complete Beginner’s Guide<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe complete beginner’s path to holding your own bitcoin, from first wallet to safe backup.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nWhat Is the Lightning Network? The Beginner’s Guide<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhat the Lightning Network is, how it works, and when it makes sense for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nNever lose your bitcoin.<\/h3>\n\n\n\nOne short email to keep you up to date and harden your security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\n
Side-by-side comparisons of wallets and custody setups. Check whether specific devices work together with our Compatibility Checker<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCompare wallets \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nFind your setup in 2 minutes.<\/h3>\n\n\n\nAnswer 5 quick questions to get a wallet setup. Your answers stay confidential.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAnswers stay in your browser and are never stored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nStart the wizard<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nEvery wallet and method is tested by hand before we write about it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nTest results are dated, so you always know how fresh they are.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nIndependent: no sponsored placements and no paid rankings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nFeatured guides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nSeed Phrase vs Private Key: What Is the Difference?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSeed phrases and private keys are not the same thing. Here is the difference, explained plainly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nSelf-Custody Bitcoin: The Complete Beginner’s Guide<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe complete beginner’s path to holding your own bitcoin, from first wallet to safe backup.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nWhat Is the Lightning Network? The Beginner’s Guide<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhat the Lightning Network is, how it works, and when it makes sense for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nNever lose your bitcoin.<\/h3>\n\n\n\nOne short email to keep you up to date and harden your security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\n
Compare wallets \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nFind your setup in 2 minutes.<\/h3>\n\n\n\nAnswer 5 quick questions to get a wallet setup. Your answers stay confidential.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAnswers stay in your browser and are never stored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nStart the wizard<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nEvery wallet and method is tested by hand before we write about it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nTest results are dated, so you always know how fresh they are.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nIndependent: no sponsored placements and no paid rankings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nFeatured guides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nSeed Phrase vs Private Key: What Is the Difference?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSeed phrases and private keys are not the same thing. Here is the difference, explained plainly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nSelf-Custody Bitcoin: The Complete Beginner’s Guide<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe complete beginner’s path to holding your own bitcoin, from first wallet to safe backup.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nWhat Is the Lightning Network? The Beginner’s Guide<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhat the Lightning Network is, how it works, and when it makes sense for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nNever lose your bitcoin.<\/h3>\n\n\n\nOne short email to keep you up to date and harden your security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\n
Answer 5 quick questions to get a wallet setup. Your answers stay confidential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Answers stay in your browser and are never stored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every wallet and method is tested by hand before we write about it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Test results are dated, so you always know how fresh they are.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Independent: no sponsored placements and no paid rankings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Seed phrases and private keys are not the same thing. Here is the difference, explained plainly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
The complete beginner’s path to holding your own bitcoin, from first wallet to safe backup.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
What the Lightning Network is, how it works, and when it makes sense for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
One short email to keep you up to date and harden your security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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