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Wallets and Security Quiz
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Question 1 of 6
What does a crypto wallet actually store?
A
Your cryptocurrency coins
B
Your private keys, which prove ownership of coins on the blockchain
C
A copy of the blockchain
D
Your transaction history
Coins live on the blockchain your wallet stores the private keys that prove ownership of those coins. Without the key, you cannot access them.
Question 2 of 6
What is a seed phrase?
A
A password to log into an exchange
B
A list of 12 or 24 words that can regenerate your entire wallet
C
A type of two-factor authentication
D
A recovery email address
A seed phrase (recovery phrase) is 12 or 24 random words that encode your private key in a human-readable format. Anyone with your seed phrase has full access to your wallet.
Question 3 of 6
What is the key difference between a hot wallet and cold storage?
A
Hot wallets hold more coins
B
Hot wallets are connected to the internet; cold storage is kept offline
C
Cold storage is faster for transactions
D
Hot wallets are more secure
Hot wallets are internet-connected and convenient but more vulnerable. Cold storage keeps private keys offline, away from online threats.
Question 4 of 6
If someone online asks for your seed phrase, what should you do?
A
Provide it if they seem trustworthy
B
Only provide it on official websites
C
Never provide it it is always a scam
D
Only provide the first 6 words
No legitimate service, exchange, or support team ever needs your seed phrase. Any request for it is a scam designed to steal your funds.
Question 5 of 6
What does "not your keys, not your coins" mean?
A
You should always use an exchange
B
If someone else controls your private keys, they control your crypto
C
Hardware wallets are overrated
D
Seed phrases are optional
If an exchange or custodian holds your keys, they control your crypto. If they are hacked or go bankrupt, you may lose your funds. Self-custody means controlling your own keys.
Question 6 of 6
What is a custodial wallet?
A
A wallet only accessible via mobile phone
B
A wallet where a third party holds your private keys on your behalf
C
A hardware wallet
D
A wallet that holds multiple currencies
Custodial wallets (like exchange accounts) have the platform holding your keys. Convenient, but you trust them completely with your assets.
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