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# What is a hardware wallet

**What is a hardware wallet?**

     A hardware wallet refers to storing the private key of a digital token asset separately in a hardware device that is configured with a security chip and isolated from the Internet.

The benefits of hardware wallets

1. The easiest and safest way to store Bitcoin and other digital currencies.
2. For most users, it is easier to back up and protect.
3. Fewer mistakes, even for the less tech-savvy average user, making it easy to get started.
4. Multiple hardware wallets can be used together to enhance security

**What are the common hardware wallet categories?**

At present, the main brands of hardware wallets based on chip security on the market are:

**KeyPal**KeyPal Legder Nano Trezor King

Moreover, hardware wallets are the wallets with the highest security coefficient among all wallets and are relatively the least vulnerable to attacks.