Software, hardware, and paper wallets are the three major types of cryptocurrency wallets that fall under the two main categories of wallets known as hot and cold wallets. Cold wallets have no connection to the internet and come in some physical form, such as a hard drive or a piece of paper, making them the most secure wallets possible. Hot wallets, on the other hand, do have some form of an internet connection, which causes them to be more susceptible to security breaches.  Hot wallets are favored for their flexibility, such as the ability to access your funds or trade on the go. These software wallets come in the form of web wallets, desktop wallets, and mobile app wallets. It’s important to reinforce, however, that this availability comes as the result of a hot wallet’s web connectivity, which inherently leaves your funds open to some form of vulnerability.  In the case of cold wallets, the only way for your funds to be lost is if the wallet itself is either lost or stolen and no backup procedures have been put in place. Unfortunately, this superior level of security does not allow for your funds to be readily available for trading or commerce while away from your computer.  Most leading crypto wallets today are hybrid wallets that offer desktop and mobile access, with the option to connect to a hardware wallet for maximum backup protection.