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Why You Should Never Store Your Seed Phrase Digitally
A seed phrase, also known as a mnemonic or recovery phrase, is the master key to your entire crypto wallet. If it’s compromised, your funds can be stolen in an instant — and you won’t have any way to restore...
September 1, 2025
What Should I Do if My Hardware Wallet is Lost or Stolen?
If your hardware crypto wallet is lost or stolen, your cryptocurrency is safe as long as you have your recovery seed phrase and the thief does not have your PIN (provided that you’re using a hardware wallet that utilizes a...
August 29, 2025
Private Key vs. Seed Phrase: What’s the Difference?
Your seed phrase is the master backup that restores your entire cryptocurrency wallet, while a private key is a single password that grants access to the funds at a specific crypto address.In short: The seed phrase is used to...
August 27, 2025
What Happens When Your Ledger or Trezor Breaks?
A broken hardware wallet (such as a Ledger or Trezor) does not mean your cryptocurrency is lost. Your assets can be fully restored on a new device using your secret recovery seed phrase. The most critical component for regaining...
August 27, 2025
Crypto Wallet Password Recovery: Can a Password Be Brute-Forced?
Yes, a cryptocurrency wallet password can be recovered using a brute-force attack in theory, but the success of this method depends entirely on the password’s length and complexity. While the best way to regain access to a wallet is always...
August 22, 2025
Forgot Your MetaMask Password? Here Are Your Options
If you’ve forgotten your MetaMask password, there are several ways to regain access. The simplest and most direct method is to restore your wallet using your secret recovery phrase (also known as a seed phrase). However, if your recovery phrase...
August 22, 2025
How to Find a Lost wallet.dat File on Your Computer
The fastest way to find a lost wallet.dat file is to look in the default data directory used by Bitcoin wallet software. You can also search your storage for the file; we’ve outlined how to do that easily below. The...
August 22, 2025
Is It Possible to Recover a Deleted Crypto Wallet?
Yes, data recovery for deleted crypto wallet files is often possible. Success hinges on the type of storage drive you have and the actions you take immediately after deletion. On a traditional hard disk drive (HDD), deleted data is highly...
August 20, 2025
What Is a 51% Attack on a Blockchain?
A 51% attack is a malicious action where an individual or group gains control of more than 50% of a blockchain network’s total computing power, known as its hash rate. This majority control allows the attacker to compromise the integrity...
August 20, 2025
What Is the BIP39 Word List and How Does It Work?
The BIP39 word list is a standardized set of 2048 English words that forms the foundation for your crypto wallet’s seed phrase (also known as a recovery phrase). The list is the key to modern wallet security, and it allows...
August 20, 2025