5 Security Tips for Bitcoin Beginners

5 Security Tips for Bitcoin Beginners

Bitcoin makes moving money across the internet incredibly easy, but that ease comes with risks. There are plenty of ways someone can take your money, track your spending, or violate your privacy. Fortunately, there are also some straightforward measures you can take to safeguard your digital currency and keep your spending habits private. Here are our top five tips to protect your bitcoins: 1. Keep separate wallets. If the wallet you use for spending bitcoin also contains your entire bitcoin holdings, your savings will be vulnerable to various types of abuse. There is no limit to the....


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