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Cold Storage
Any method of storing cryptocurrency private keys completely offline, disconnected from the internet. Cold storage methods include hardware wallets, paper wallets, and air-gapped computers. It is the most secure way to hold crypto long-term because it eliminates remote attack vectors.
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