đȘ Crypto Mine Mentor Presents - The Strategistâs Guide to Crypto - Vol 3
Blog Series | Volume 3
Sabrina Neal
8/7/20252 min read
đ Wallets, Exchanges & Security: How to Protect Your Crypto Like a Pro
Because Your Digital Coins Deserve More Than a Sticky Note Password
You wouldnât leave your purse on a park bench.
So why leave your crypto exposed to hacks, scams, or shady platforms?
In this guide, weâre breaking down the essentials of wallets, exchanges, and securityâso you can protect your digital assets like the savvy strategist you are.
đ Wallets 101: Where Your Crypto Lives
Think of wallets as your cryptoâs home.
There are two main types:
Wallet Type Description Best For Hot Wallets Online, connected to the internet Frequent trading Cold Wallets Offline, hardware-based Long-term storage
đ„ Hot wallets are convenient. Cold wallets are Fort Knox.
Popular Hot Wallets: MetaMask, Trust Wallet
Popular Cold Wallets: Ledger, Trezor
đŠ Exchanges: Where You Buy, Sell & Trade
Not all exchanges are created equal.
Some are sleek and secure. Others? Sketchy at best.
Exchange Type: Centralized (CEX) - Run by companies, user-friendly Coinbase, Binance
Exchange Type: Decentralized (DEX) - Peer-to-peer, more control Uniswap, PancakeSwap
đŹ CEXs are like banks. DEXs are like farmerâs marketsâmore freedom, more responsibility.
Pro Tip: Use exchanges with strong reputations, insurance policies, and two-factor authentication.
đĄïž Security Basics You Canât Ignore
1. Use Strong, Unique Passwords
No âCryptoQueen123â please.
2. Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Itâs like a digital deadbolt.
3. Avoid Public Wi-Fi for Transactions
Hackers love coffee shops.
4. Keep Backup Recovery Phrases Offline
Write it down. Hide it well. Donât screenshot it.
5. Beware of Phishing Scams
If it smells fishy, it probably is.
đ©đœâđŒ Security for Entrepreneurs
You already protect your business assetsânow protect your crypto:
Use a business-only wallet for crypto income
Set up multi-signature wallets for team access
Educate your team on basic crypto hygiene
âš Security isnât paranoiaâitâs power.
đ Soulful Strategy Takeaway
Crypto security isnât just technicalâitâs intentional.
Itâs about protecting your wealth, your energy, and your legacy.
đŹ When you secure your crypto, youâre not just guarding coinsâyouâre honoring your future.
đ© Whatâs Next?
Coming up in Volume 4:
âCrypto & Taxes: What the IRS Wants You to Know (And What You Actually Need to Do)â
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