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Wallet Comparison
When interacting with Solana, your wallet choice affects user security, usability, and onboarding experience. Here’s a breakdown of different wallet types:| Wallet Type | Description | Examples | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Wallet | Internet-connected, fast, and convenient for frequent use. | Phantom, Backpack, Solflare | Everyday users, DeFi, NFTs, dApps |
| Cold Wallet (Hardware) | Offline storage with top-tier security. Private keys never touch the internet. | Ledger, Trezor | Long-term holders, large portfolio protection |
| Custodial Wallet | Keys managed by an exchange or third party for simplicity and recovery support. | Coinbase Exchange, Binance | Beginners, users who prefer convenience over full control |
| Smart Contract Wallet | On-chain programmable wallets with features like multi-sig and recovery. | Squads, | Teams, DAOs, advanced DeFi setups |
| Embedded Wallet | Abstracts keys for smooth Web2-like onboarding (via email, social, etc.). | Privy, Web3Auth | Apps that onboard non-crypto users |
Privy
You can easily empower non-crypto users with social login and onramp through Privy’s embedded wallet.