There are a few hardware options if you wish to opt for self-custody. These options are referred to as cold storage, which means you are keeping private keys stored offline in a device that is not connected to the internet. Cold storage is a popular solution for self-custody of digital assets because it makes it more difficult for your keys to be compromised if there is a software security breach or if your cold storage solution is lost or stolen.

For more information and best practices about cold storage, here are additional resources:

• Cold storage

• Best Practices when using a Hardware Wallet

• 10 Rules for the Secure Use of Cryptocurrency Hardware Wallets

​The most common types of cold storage include the following:

• Hardware wallets

• Air-gapped computers

• Paper wallets

A common hardware wallet used to manage ICP utility tokens is the Ledger wallet. Ledger is one of the world's most popular hardware wallets and is fully compatible with the Internet Computer. Here are some resources on how to get started:

• Medium Post on Ledger Nano Integration
• Ledger Documentation on How to Get Started
• Youtube Video for Ledger Nano Wallets Walkthrough

For more information, see Crypto Wallets, Explained. Also, feel free to search for other hardware options out there.

Updated September 06, 2023 23:09