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Glossar
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11 von 77 Begriffen
C
- Cold storage
Custody in which private keys never touch an internet-connected device.
Eigentum und Verwahrung - Custodial wallet
A wallet in which a provider holds the keys on the user's behalf; the user holds a claim, not the keys.
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H
- Hardware wallet
A dedicated physical device that keeps private keys isolated from internet-connected computers.
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M
- Multisig
A setup that requires several keys to authorise a transaction, spreading risk across devices or people.
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N
- Non-custodial / self-custody
Custody in which the user controls the keys directly, without an intermediary.
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P
- Passphrase
An additional secret combined with a seed phrase to derive a separate set of keys.
Eigentum und Verwahrung - Private key
The secret cryptographic key that controls assets on a blockchain; whoever holds it holds the assets.
Eigentum und Verwahrung - Public key / address
The publicly shareable counterpart to a private key, used to receive funds.
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S
- Seed phrase
A sequence of words from which a wallet's keys can be restored; the master backup.
Eigentum und Verwahrung - Social recovery
A recovery method in which designated contacts or devices can help restore access without a single seed phrase.
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W
- Wallet
Software, hardware or a procedure for managing keys and interacting with blockchain assets; a wallet holds keys, not coins.
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