Smart Contract Wallet: What It Is and How It Works

Smart Contract Wallet: What It Is and How It Works

Most crypto teams still rely on outdated wallets with high risks; one password, one key, and no safeguards. A lost seed phrase or compromised key can mean total asset loss. Smart Contract Wallets solve this by offering programmable, policy-driven functionality designed for secure, efficient business workflows. Built on account abstraction (ERC-4337) on networks like Ethereum, […]

MPC Wallets vs Multi-Sig Wallets: Choosing the Right Key Model for Your Stack

MPC Wallets vs Multi-Sig Wallets

A lost phone, a compromised laptop, or a suddenly unreachable signer can turn into a full-blown crisis when millions in user funds sit behind a single private key.  For exchanges, fintech apps, DAOs, and corporate treasuries, the real attack surface isn’t “crypto” in the abstract—it’s how you generate, distribute, and approve signatures every day.  That’s […]

Understanding Private Keys and Public Keys in Cryptography

Understanding Private Keys and Public Keys in Cryptography

Every time you send tokens, approve a transaction, or connect your wallet to a dApp (decentralized application), you’re using cryptographic keys, even if you don’t realize it. These keys quietly power the entire crypto ecosystem, determining who truly owns an asset and who has the authority to move it.  At its core, the concept is […]

Understanding Cold Wallet & the Concept of Cold Storage

Understanding Cold Wallet & the Concept of Cold Storage

For enterprises and institutions entrusted with managing substantial crypto assets, security is mission-critical. Control over private keys directly equates to control over funds, and in the event of a breach, the consequences are immediate and irreversible. With sophisticated online attacks, ranging from targeted malware to phishing campaigns, emerging daily, robust security protocols are no longer […]

Non-Custodial Wallet vs Custodial Wallet: What’s the Difference?

Non Custodial Wallet, Custodial Wallet

The biggest decision you make in crypto isn’t which coin to buy, it’s who actually holds the keys. Choosing between a non-custodial and a custodial wallet decides who signs every transaction, how you recover access when things go wrong, and how easily you plug into compliance and DeFi rails. This guide breaks down what each […]

Top 10 Best Crypto Wallets in 2025: What’s Right for You?

Top 10 Best Crypto Wallets in 2025: What’s Right for You?

Choosing the best crypto wallet can make or break your digital asset experience. A crypto wallet stores your private keys—the digital codes that prove you own your cryptocurrency—and lets you send, receive, and manage your assets securely. According to a 2025 industry survey, 87% of crypto investors use more than one wallet to diversify asset […]

How to Set Up a Crypto Wallet for Beginners

crypto wallet

Getting started with crypto begins with a wallet. Think of it as your personal control panel for digital assets—where you receive, store, and send coins and tokens. With hundreds of millions now holding crypto globally, learning crypto wallet basics is as practical today as mastering online banking was a decade ago—by 2025, an estimated 861 […]

Why Institutions Choose Custodians: Balancing Security, Compliance and Control

Why Institutions Choose Custodians: Balancing Security, Compliance and Control

The Evolving Role of Custody in Institutional Crypto The crypto industry’s early emphasis on self-custody reflected its foundational principles of autonomy and decentralization. However, as institutional participation grows, practical considerations around compliance, risk management, and operational efficiency have become equally important. While self-custody  remains a viable option for many users, institutional investors managing significant digital […]

What is Multi-Party Computation (MPC) Wallet?

Multi-Party-Computation-MPC-Wallet

What is MPC Wallet? A Multi-Party Computation wallet distributes a private key across multiple parties so that no single entity ever has access to the full key. When a transaction is signed, each party uses their portion (or “share”) of the key to generate a partial signature. These partials are then combined into one valid […]

From Instant Settlements to Filling Security Gaps: Why Payment Gateways Need Custody

From Instant Settlements to Filling Security Gaps: Why Payment Gateways Need Custody

As millions of consumers hold digital assets, business leaders are exploring crypto payments to capture new markets and streamline cross-border transactions. Surveys show 56% of consumers prefer merchants that accept crypto, and 85% of merchants view crypto payments as a way to reach new customers. At the same time, blockchain technology offers real-world benefits for commerce: transactions […]

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