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Keeping Your Cryptocurrency Safe and Sound

Updated: June 9, 2023 by Nishitha • 2 min read

Ways to secure your cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency is the future of finance, offering a decentralized digital currency that can be invested as well as being used to buy and sell in the same way that standard currencies operate.

The most recognizable cryptocurrency in use is Bitcoin, although there are many different types of digital currencies such as Ethereum, Stellar, and Litecoin.

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  • Cryptocurrency Advantages
  • Cryptocurrency Disadvantages
  • Storing Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency Advantages

Using a cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin, provides the user with full autonomy and the ability to use mobile payment, typically without banking fees. Transactions can be made internationally to provide a global currency that operates in the same manner as email, instantaneous transactions to any continent in the world.

Investments in the trading market enable you to send and receive payments without restrictions and limits whilst aiming for those much sought-after high returns.

Furthermore, a significant attraction for cryptocurrency users is the decentralization of funds created by the people without any regulation or valuation of the central bank or any government. The user possesses absolute power and autonomy of their money whilst ensuring the protection of the user’s identity.

Cryptocurrency Disadvantages

While the decentralization of cryptocurrency certainly offers some advantages, some drawbacks should be carefully considered. A lack of regulation can result in scams that are difficult to spot and which may seem wholly plausible from the outset.

It is also vital to remember the differences in taxes and various laws between different countries across the globe. A lack of physical money may also mean that if a computer virus strikes or if your hard drive is corrupted, your cryptocurrency may have vanished. Due to the lack of regulation, it would be difficult to complain to any organization about situations like this.

Storing Cryptocurrency

If you have been persuaded to try using cryptocurrency, you may start to wonder how to store crypto assets effectively and safely. Typically, crypto wallets are used to store your digital currency, although there are different types of crypto wallets that you may consider using. A hardware wallet is a physical USB device to store your private keys and keep your data secure and in one place.

Such a hardware wallet can be used with a wireless or wired connection and includes an LED display. However, the setup of a hardware crypto wallet may be difficult initially to complete, particularly for those individuals who are new to cryptocurrencies.

Conversely, a software crypto wallet may be used and may be more convenient for regular trading usage, operating through an app, and utilizing authentication through fingerprint, similar to commonly used banking apps.

Transaction speeds are fast, and the wallet setup is easy to do, perfect for beginners in the cryptocurrency world. However, software crypto wallets may be more susceptible to cyber theft or viruses.

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I am done with my Physiotherapy Graduation. And I always try to share Health and technology tips with people. Apart from Physiotherapy and being a tech savvy, I do explore more on Technology side and I keep sharing my findings with wider audience.

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