What is a “hot” wallet?

A hot wallet is a crypto wallet whose private keys are hosted on the internet. For example, a browser extension like Metamask or a smartphone application are examples of hot wallets. A hot wallet allows for fast signing and sending of transactions. However, because hot wallets are connected to the internet, they are typically seen as less safe than cold wallets.

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