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Crypto wallet

A crypto wallet is software or hardware that manages cryptographic keys and helps a user view addresses, sign transactions and interact with blockchain networks.

Published and reviewed: 2 October 2026.

Definition: A crypto wallet is software or hardware that manages cryptographic keys and helps a user view addresses, sign transactions and interact with blockchain networks.

A wallet does not normally hold coins inside the application itself. The assets remain recorded on blockchains, while the wallet manages the credentials needed to authorize actions.

How this concept appears in Terenval Wallet

Terenval Wallet is an installable non-custodial mobile wallet for Bitcoin, Ethereum and supported EVM/L2 networks.

Important: Before using any wallet, understand who controls the keys, how recovery works and which networks the wallet actually supports.

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Why the term matters

Practical meaning

A wallet does not normally hold coins inside the application itself. The assets remain recorded on blockchains, while the wallet manages the credentials needed to authorize actions.

Safety

Before using any wallet, understand who controls the keys, how recovery works and which networks the wallet actually supports.

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Sources and review

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