What is a hot wallet?

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A hot wallet is a tool that allows anyone who owns cryptocurrency to receive and send tokens, by storing them in an online wallet. By the use of public and private keys, the owner has access to the funds and can use them freely. Why a cold storage option is often recommended, is because hot wallets are subject to attacks, and there are many examples of funds being stolen from online wallets.

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