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# Wallet

- [What is a Blockchain Wallet?](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/wallet/what-is-a-blockchain-wallet.md)
- [Hardware / Software Wallet](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/wallet/hardware-software-wallet.md)
- [How to Get Your First Cryptocurrency](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/wallet/how-to-get-your-first-cryptocurrency.md)
- [Setting up Metamask Wallet](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/wallet/setting-up-metamask-wallet.md)
- [Learn: How to connect the Avalanche network to MetaMask?](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/wallet/learn-how-to-connect-the-avalanche-network-to-metamask.md): Avalanche users can enjoy Ethereum Web3 and DeFi applications by connecting the network to MetaMask. Here’s a step-by-step guide to doing it.
- [Learn: How to pass on your crypto when you die?](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/wallet/learn-how-to-pass-on-your-crypto-when-you-die.md): Crypto lawyers suggest including highly detailed instructions in one’s will and appointing a crypto-savvy next-of-kin, among other suggestions.
- [Learn: What are hierarchical deterministic (HD) crypto wallets?](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/wallet/learn-what-are-hierarchical-deterministic-hd-crypto-wallets.md)
- [Learn: Pros and Cons of Digital Wallets](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/wallet/learn-pros-and-cons-of-digital-wallets.md): Know the benefits, know the risks
- [Learn : How Web 3.0 Wallets Are Redefining Digital Asset Security?](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/wallet/learn-how-web-3.0-wallets-are-redefining-digital-asset-security.md)
- [Learn: Open source: Buzzword or real security for crypto wallets?](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/wallet/learn-open-source-buzzword-or-real-security-for-crypto-wallets.md): Open-sourcing crypto wallet designs offers some benefits, but there are trade-offs as well.
- [TL;DR 👀](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/wallet/tl-dr.md): A super brief summary of the chapter