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Hot Wallet

A cryptocurrency wallet that is connected to the internet, such as a browser extension, mobile app, or exchange account. Hot wallets are convenient for frequent trading and dApp interaction but are more vulnerable to hacking, phishing, and malware compared to cold storage.

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