{"id":878,"date":"2018-11-23T00:09:14","date_gmt":"2018-11-23T00:09:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/?p=878"},"modified":"2024-11-07T17:26:04","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T17:26:04","slug":"metamask-wallet-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/metamask-wallet-review\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Comprehensive MetaMask Wallet Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/metamask-wallet-review\/#A_Closer_Look_at_Cryptocurrency_Wallets\" >A Closer Look at Cryptocurrency Wallets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/metamask-wallet-review\/#What_is_the_MetaMask_Wallet\" >What is the MetaMask Wallet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/metamask-wallet-review\/#How_Does_MetaMask_Work\" >How Does MetaMask Work?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/metamask-wallet-review\/#How_to_Set_Up_MetaMask_on_Your_Computer\" >How to Set Up MetaMask on Your Computer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/metamask-wallet-review\/#How_to_Use_MetaMask_Wallet\" >How to Use MetaMask Wallet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/metamask-wallet-review\/#How_to_Buy_and_Send_Tokens_Using_MetaMask\" >How to Buy and Send Tokens Using MetaMask<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/metamask-wallet-review\/#Exploring_Ethereum_DApps_with_MetaMask\" >Exploring Ethereum DApps with MetaMask<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/metamask-wallet-review\/#Is_MetaMask_Secure\" >Is MetaMask Secure?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/metamask-wallet-review\/#Summary_of_the_Pros_and_Cons_of_MetaMask\" >Summary of the Pros and Cons of MetaMask<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/metamask-wallet-review\/#Pros\" >Pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/metamask-wallet-review\/#Cons\" >Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_925\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-925\" style=\"width: 251px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-925 \" src=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/metamask-wallet-review_-300x300.png\" alt=\"metamask wallet review \" width=\"251\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/metamask-wallet-review_-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/metamask-wallet-review_-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/metamask-wallet-review_-60x60.png 60w, https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/metamask-wallet-review_.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-925\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source of image: <a href=\"https:\/\/metamask.io\/\">https:\/\/metamask.io\/<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have an interest in cryptocurrencies, your must-have item is a cryptocurrency wallet. For those targeting <a href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/best-ethereum-exchange\/\">Ethereum<\/a> and ERC-20 tokens, one of the top options is MetaMask.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metamask.io\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MataMask<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an online crypto wallet that operates as an extension on Firefox, Chrome, and Brave browsers. The wallet has become a favorite for crypto enthusiasts because it does not simply store the digital coins, but further allows users to interact with<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitdegree.org\/tutorials\/what-is-a-smart-contract\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smart contracts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coindesk.com\/information\/what-is-a-decentralized-application-dapp\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">decentralized applications (DApps)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This review explores the mechanics of MetaMask wallet review to answer the main question: \u201cIs it the best crypto wallet out there?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Closer_Look_at_Cryptocurrency_Wallets\"><\/span><b>A Closer Look at Cryptocurrency Wallets<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The basic definition of a cryptocurrency wallet is that it is a storage facility for digital coins. The definition follows the operational design of a standard pocket wallet. However, it is untrue when it comes to cryptocurrency wallets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because cryptocurrencies only exist as databases called ledgers, they can neither move out of their native networks nor be stored elsewhere. What cryptocurrency wallets store are sets of codes that link to the respective coins one owns in a blockchain network.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The wallets store<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/coinmonks\/private-and-public-key-cryptography-explained-simply-4c374d371736\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">public keys<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that serve as your address and are visible to all in a blockchain network. They also store the private keys<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that provide access to your coins in the wallet. The private keys must never be shared with third parties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following are the four main types of <a href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/crypto-hardware-wallet-comparison\/\">cryptocurrency wallets<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Hardware Wallets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: These are hardware devices that resemble standard flash drives and are used to store digital coins offline. Some good examples include<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ledger.com\/products\/ledger-nano-s\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ledger Nano S<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and KeepKey wallets.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Desktop Wallets:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/b\/bitcoin-wallet.asp\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">digital wallets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are downloaded from respective blockchain websites and installed in personal computers. You can only use the wallet on the computer it is installed on. Though they are considered safer than web-based wallets, they are not as safe as hardware wallets themselves.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Paper Wallets:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They are a piece of paper with the private keys and public keys printed on it. Paper wallets are considered very secure because the keys are stored offline.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Web-based Wallets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: These are cryptocurrency wallets that are always connected online. One example of a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.bitcoin.it\/wiki\/Browser-based_wallet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">web-based wallet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is MetaMask.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_MetaMask_Wallet\"><\/span><b>What is the MetaMask Wallet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MetaMask is a digital wallet for managing, transferring, and receiving ETH and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cointelegraph.com\/explained\/erc-20-tokens-explained\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ERC-20 tokens<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Because it acts as an extension, it bridges a normal browser such as Firefox to Ethereum blockchain. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good thing with MetaMask is that it allows users to fully interact with Ethereum without downloading the entire blockchain. Indeed, you can even run an Ethereum DApp without using a full<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blockgeeks.com\/guides\/what-are-ethereum-nodes-and-sharding\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ethereum node<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The wallet was created in 2016 by<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/metamask\/about\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aaron Davis and Dan Finlay<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, the development team grew to include other cryptographic experts, including James Moreau, Christian Jerian, and Frankie Pangilinan.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_MetaMask_Work\"><\/span><b>How Does MetaMask Work?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The wallet works with<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.javascript.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JavaScript<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by injecting a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/web3js.readthedocs.io\/en\/1.0\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">web3 object<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into the website page you are on. It is important to note that this does not alter the website in any manner. Instead, it only adds a functionality that makes it possible to access the Ethereum platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Set_Up_MetaMask_on_Your_Computer\"><\/span><b>How to Set Up MetaMask on Your Computer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To set up and start using MetaMask, ensure that your computer has either a Brave, Firefox or Chrome browser. The good thing is that these are free browsers you can download with ease. Here is the process of setting up the wallet.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/metamask.io\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MetaMask homepage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to add the extension on the browser you will be using.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immediately, a MetaMask icon will appear on the browser. Click on the icon to open the app.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, create a new vault (wallet) and set a strong password.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After setting the password, MetaMask will show a 12-word seed phrase. This is very crucial because it will be needed in the event that you lose your password. You can copy the seed or save it as a file.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There you are! The wallet is set, and you can now start using it to receive and send supported digital tokens.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following video demonstrates how to set up MetaMask:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u2705How to set up Metamask wallet Easy Step By Step Guide!\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/24EjCaK9qR8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_MetaMask_Wallet\"><\/span><b>How to Use MetaMask Wallet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the primary goals of creating MetaMask was to ensure that users can easily buy and send ETH and ERC-tokens.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Buy_and_Send_Tokens_Using_MetaMask\"><\/span><b>How to Buy and Send Tokens Using MetaMask<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To purchase tokens on the wallet, you only need to click \u201cBuy\u201d on the MetaMask interface and select one of the integrated exchanges,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shapeshift.io\/#\/coins\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ShapeShift<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or Coinbase, to fund the account. This means that though you are on MetaMask, the tokens you want to buy will come from sellers on the ShapeShift or Coinbase exchange.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To send tokens from MetaMask, simply click \u201cSend\u201d and enter the public address of the recipient. Make sure that you also have enough tokens in your wallet to send and meet the transaction fee. Confirm the transaction details and accept.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exploring_Ethereum_DApps_with_MetaMask\"><\/span><b>Exploring Ethereum DApps with MetaMask<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One advantage of MetaMask is that you can explore DApps on the Ethereum platforms without running a full Ethereum client or node. A good Ethereum DApp that you can explore and use is MyEtherWallet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myetherwallet.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MyEtherWallet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is another commonly used Ethereum wallet. So, why use MyEtherWallet when you already have MetaMask? Though MyEtherWallet is a wallet that functions like MetaMask, it also serves as a full node.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you combine MetaMask with MyEtherWallet, it makes a very impressive combination. Therefore, consider the wallets as a perfect package as opposed to competitors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following are other DApps that you can explore and use with MetaMask:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cryptokitties.co\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CryptoKitties<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This DApp allows you to create and sell cartoon kittens. With MetaMask, the process of selling the kitties is simple and fun.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blockchain arcades: These are DApps created to allow gamers to use ETH and ERC-20 tokens for video game tournaments. For example, one of the requirements for<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/etherplay.io\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Etherplay<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> site is to have MetaMask.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Digital Art: This is another app that is becoming very popular in crypto communities. The app allows users to hold auctions where they sell collectibles. With MetaMask, for example, you can bid on a WWII collectible from Japan.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_MetaMask_Secure\"><\/span><b>Is MetaMask Secure?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hot wallets (web-based wallets) are considered the most insecure of all the cryptocurrency wallets. Therefore, you may wonder if MetaMask is secure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since its creation in 2016, MetaMask has not suffered major hacks. The wallet utilizes<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/h\/hd-wallet-hierarchical-deterministic-wallet.asp\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HD backup settings<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and relies on a committed community of developers that regularly update its open source code.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main risk facing MetaMask is<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/metamask\/new-phishing-strategy-becoming-common-1b1123837168\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">phishing attacks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These are scams used by hackers to steal user info such as passwords and usernames.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/metamask\/new-phishing-strategy-becoming-common-1b1123837168\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phishing has become common<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with online wallets such as<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.manageitafrica.com\/my-ether-wallet-suffers-phishing-attack-after-hackers-hijack-google-public-dns\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MyEtherWallet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which has suffered related attacks. To prevent Phishing attacks, it is important to avoid responding to pop-up ads or opening suspicious emails. Instead, only log in to your wallet from the official site.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MetaMask also allows users to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/addons.mozilla.org\/en-US\/firefox\/addon\/ether-metamask\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">manage their identities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When a DApp wants to run a transaction and write on the Ethereum blockchain, it provides the user with a secure interface.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite these features, this MetaMask wallet review is of the opinion that the wallet\u2019s security features are not enough. Therefore, it is advisable to only store small quantities of your tokens on the wallet itself. If you need to store large quantities, consider hardware wallets such as<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/trezor.io\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trezor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary_of_the_Pros_and_Cons_of_MetaMask\"><\/span><b>Summary of the Pros and Cons of MetaMask<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MetaMask came out as a unique light wallet that allows users to interact with the Ethereum blockchain without acting as a full node. It is a great option for newbies targeting to make their first moves into the blockchain niche. Here is a summary of MetaMask pros and cons:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros\"><\/span><b>Pros<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is open source software. This implies it has a large development community that contributes to its development<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The wallet uses hierarchical deterministic settings that assist users to back up their accounts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has integrated ShapeShift and Coinbase exchanges to make it easy to exchange ETH and other ERC-20 tokens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The wallet has an intuitive user interface<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MetaMask has a reliable customer support<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons\"><\/span><b>Cons<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an online wallet, there is a greater risk of being hacked than with other type of wallets, such as hardware wallets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While MetaMask does not have access to your info, the browser you are using will. Most browsers such as Chrome collect user info, which could compromise one\u2019s privacy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the MetaMask development team set off designing the wallet in 2016, their goal was to make accessing Ethereum blockchain easy, reliable, and secure. They have managed to achieve these objectives with a great margin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest shortcoming of the wallet is that it is a web-based wallet. To stay safe, it is advisable to only use the wallet to store a small amount of your \u00a0crypto coins. You could consider it the store for tokens to buy products such as DApps on the Ethereum blockchain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are new to Ethereum, do not hesitate to use MetaMask. However, only use it with great caution. Remember to always keep the computer, browser, and MetaMask up-to-date for enhanced security.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have an interest in cryptocurrencies, your must-have item is a cryptocurrency wallet. 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