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- Self-Custodial Wallets: Fully controlled by the user, offering maximum security.
Top advice: Always prefer self-custody and cold wallets. Hardware wallets are the safest, especially when used correctly.
Choosing the Most Secure Hardware Wallets
Among hardware wallets, Cole prefers Coldcard for its open-source transparency, air-gapped operation (meaning it doesn’t connect via USB or Bluetooth), and Bitcoin-only focus. Features like QR code communication and SD card support maintain air-gapped security, preventing malicious software from accessing seed phrases.