A hardware wallet is a physical device designed to keep private keys isolated while signing transactions.
Neutral archive note: This glossary page is for educational purposes only. It does not endorse, verify, rank, promote, or recommend any specific token, wallet, chain, exchange, DEX, tool, protocol, project, or service.
Short definition
Hardware Wallet is a hardware wallet is a physical device designed to keep private keys isolated while signing transactions.
Simple explanation
Hardware wallets can improve security by requiring transaction review and signing on a separate device.
Why it matters
They help reduce some online key exposure risks, but users must still verify transactions and protect recovery phrases.
Example context
A user may use a hardware wallet to approve transactions while keeping keys off a normal computer.