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title: Wallets
description: Explore blockchain wallets. Securely manage digital assets with hot wallets for online access or cold wallets for offline, enhanced security.
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- Parachains
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# Wallets

## What is a Blockchain Wallet?

A wallet serves as your gateway to interacting with blockchain networks. Rather than storing funds, wallets secure your private keys, controlling access to your blockchain assets. Your private key provides complete control over all permitted transactions on your blockchain account, making it essential to keep it secure.

Wallet types fall into two categories based on their connection to the internet:

- **[Hot wallets](#hot-wallets)**: Online storage through websites, browser extensions or smartphone apps.
- **[Cold wallets](#cold-wallets)**: Offline storage using hardware devices or air-gapped systems.
- **[Wallet tools](#wallet-tools)**: Libraries and SDKs for integrating wallet functionality into dApps.

## Hot Wallets

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-   __Nova Wallet__

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    A non-custodial, mobile-first wallet for managing assets and interacting with the Polkadot and Kusama ecosystems. It supports staking, governance, cross-chain transfers, and crowdloans. With advanced features, seamless multi-network support, and strong security, Nova Wallet empowers users to explore the full potential of Polkadot parachains on the go.

    [:octicons-arrow-right-24: Reference](https://novawallet.io/)

-   __Talisman__

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    A non-custodial web browser extension that allows you to manage your portfolio and interact with Polkadot and Ethereum applications. It supports Web3 apps, asset storage, and account management across over 150 Polkadot SDK-based and EVM networks. Features include NFT management, Ledger support, fiat on-ramp, and portfolio tracking.

    [:octicons-arrow-right-24: Reference](https://talisman.xyz/)

-  __Subwallet__

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    A non-custodial web browser extension and mobile wallet for Polkadot and Ethereum. Track, send, receive, and monitor multi-chain assets on 150+ networks. Import account with seed phrase, private key, QR code, and JSON file. Import token & NFT, attach read-only account. XCM Transfer, NFT Management, Parity Signer & Ledger support, light clients support, EVM dApp support, MetaMask compatibility, custom endpoints, fiat on-ramp, phishing detection, transaction history.

    [:octicons-arrow-right-24: Reference](https://www.subwallet.app/)

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## Cold Wallets

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-   __Ledger__

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    A hardware wallet that securely stores cryptocurrency private keys offline, protecting them from online threats. Using a secure chip and the Ledger Live app allows safe transactions and asset management while keeping keys secure.

    [:octicons-arrow-right-24: Reference](https://www.ledger.com/)

-   __Polkadot Vault__

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    This cold storage solution lets you use a phone in airplane mode as an air-gapped wallet, turning any spare phone, tablet, or iOS/Android device into a hardware wallet.

    [:octicons-arrow-right-24: Reference](https://vault.novasama.io/)

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## Wallet Tools

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-   __LunoKit__

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    A React library for integrating Polkadot wallet connections into dApps. It offers a unified API for major wallets like Polkadot.js, SubWallet, Talisman, Nova Wallet, PolkaGate, WalletConnect, Enkrypt, Fearless, and Mimir. Includes customizable UI components, React hooks, full TypeScript and multi-chain support, and flexible integration with APIs such as Dedot, PAPI, or Polkadot.js.

    [:octicons-arrow-right-24: Reference](https://www.lunolab.xyz/)

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