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Crypto Wallets

Digital wallet and key management solutions for cryptocurrencies

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The field

At a glance

Definition

Digital wallet and key management solutions for cryptocurrencies

Technologies

Account abstraction replaces seed phrases with familiar authentication (biometrics, passkeys). Multi-party computation (MPC) distributes key management across parties. Hardware security modules protect private keys. Social recovery enables key restoration through trusted contacts. Session keys allow dApps to transact without repeated approvals.

Applications

Self-custody wallets store crypto assets under user control. Institutional custody provides bank-grade security for large holdings. Smart contract wallets enable social recovery and advanced features. Mobile wallets provide on-the-go crypto access.

Market and funding

The crypto wallet market serves 400+ million cryptocurrency users globally. Wallet technology is the primary onboarding point for crypto adoption.

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