Cold storage is the offline storageOffline storage is the secure storage of cryptocurrencies offline on a device not connected to the internet. Offline storage means... Read More of digital assetsDigital assets are items of value that can be stored and traded electronically, including cryptocurrencies, tokens, smart contracts, and other... Read More, typically cryptocurrencies and private keys, stored in a secure environment away from potential online threats. Offline storage of cryptocurrencies and private keys include storing on a hardware non-custodial walletA hardware non-custodial wallet is a cryptocurrency wallet that stores the user's private keys on a hardware device, such as... Read More (such as a USB drive or other physical device), paper walletA paper wallet stores a blockchain-based cryptocurrency's private key and public address on paper. Paper wallets are an offline storage... Read More, or using a third-party custodianA third-party custodian is a custodian that is not the legal owner of the assets. Investment firms often use third-party... Read More or another service that provides air-gapped (offline) wallets.
