There are a lot of unique aspects that make blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies attractive, whether it's the decentralization aspect, the ability to revolutionize payments, or the fact that past data on the blockchain can't be altered.

But that doesn't mean that blockchain technology doesn't face cyber threats and attacks regularly. Just like regular money, cryptocurrencies are vulnerable.

That's why security is paramount. You can store your cryptocurrencies in an online digital wallet, but an even safer way is through cold storage, which effectively means taking your cryptographic key information that allows you to transact and access your cryptocurrencies offline. There are several different kinds of cold storage. Let's take a look at the different options.

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