CryptoCrypto Wallets, Security & Self-Custody
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Course Overview
CRYPTOHOLDER ACADEMY | BASE MEMBERSHIP
Crypto Wallets,
Security
&
Self-Custody
Learn how cryptocurrency wallets work, protect your digital assets, recognise common security threats, and take greater control of your crypto through safe self-custody practices.
Take Control of Your Cryptocurrency
Owning cryptocurrency is about more than buying Bitcoin or Ethereum. Understanding how to store, access, transfer and protect digital assets is an essential part of becoming a confident cryptocurrency user.
Crypto Wallets, Security & Self-Custody is a beginner-friendly course designed to help you understand cryptocurrency wallets, cryptographic keys, recovery phrases, security threats and the responsibilities that come with controlling your own digital assets.
Whether you are completely new to cryptocurrency or already own digital assets but want to improve your security knowledge, this course provides practical guidance to help you make informed decisions.
What You’ll Learn
- How cryptocurrency wallets work and what they actually store.
- The differences between public keys, private keys and wallet addresses.
- How hot wallets, cold wallets and hardware wallets compare.
- The difference between custodial and self-custodial wallets.
- How to set up and secure a cryptocurrency wallet.
- How to send and receive cryptocurrency more safely.
- How recovery phrases, backups and wallet restoration work.
- How to recognise phishing, fake wallets and common cryptocurrency scams.
- How malicious approvals and wallet drainers can put funds at risk.
- How to develop a personal cryptocurrency security plan.
Course Curriculum
The course is organised into six structured modules, progressing from basic wallet concepts to practical security and self-custody.
Module 1: Understanding Crypto Wallets
Discover how wallets work, how cryptocurrency ownership is controlled, and the roles of public keys, private keys and wallet addresses.
Module 2: Types of Crypto Wallets
Compare hot and cold storage, hardware wallets, software wallets and custodial services to understand their advantages and limitations.
Module 3: Setting Up Your First Wallet
Learn the essential steps for creating a wallet, protecting its credentials and sending or receiving cryptocurrency safely.
Module 4: Protecting Your Cryptocurrency
Explore recovery phrases, secure backups, authentication methods and device security practices.
Module 5: Crypto Scams and Security Threats
Recognise phishing attempts, malicious websites, fake wallet applications, dangerous approvals and common scams.
Module 6: Mastering Self-Custody
Understand the responsibilities of managing your own cryptocurrency and build a personal security strategy for long-term protection.
Practical, Real-World Learning
This course goes beyond theory by introducing realistic wallet scenarios, security checklists, comparisons and practical exercises.
You’ll learn how to evaluate wallet options, identify warning signs, verify transaction details and develop safer habits without needing to risk real cryptocurrency during the exercises.
Course Details
| Difficulty | Beginner / Basic |
| Category | Cryptocurrency |
| Membership | Base |
| Modules | 6 |
| Lessons | 12 |
| Estimated Learning Time | Approximately 9 hours, plus assessment |
| Final Assessment | 10 multiple-choice questions |
| Passing Grade | 80% |
Who Is This Course For?
- Beginners learning how to store cryptocurrency safely.
- Bitcoin and Ethereum holders wanting better wallet security.
- People exploring hardware wallets and self-custody.
- Cryptocurrency users concerned about scams and phishing.
- Anyone wanting to understand the responsibilities of managing their own digital assets.
Course Requirements
No advanced technical knowledge or previous wallet experience is required. Basic familiarity with cryptocurrency concepts is helpful but not essential.
You do not need to own cryptocurrency, purchase a hardware wallet or deposit funds to complete the learning activities.
Final Assessment — 80% Pass Mark
At the end of the course, you’ll complete a 10-question multiple-choice assessment covering wallet types, cryptographic keys, recovery methods, security threats and self-custody principles.
A minimum score of 80% is required to pass, helping confirm your understanding of the course’s essential security concepts.
Educational Disclaimer: This course provides general cryptocurrency education and security awareness. It does not constitute financial, investment or personalised cybersecurity advice. Cryptocurrency transactions involve risks, and no wallet or security method guarantees complete protection.
What You'll Learn?
- Understand the differences between hot wallets, cold wallets, hardware wallets and custodial wallets
- Learn how to create, set up and secure your first cryptocurrency wallet
- Understand private keys, recovery phrases and wallet backups
- Learn how to send and receive cryptocurrency safely
- Recognize phishing scams, fake wallet websites and malicious links
- Understand wallet drainers, suspicious transactions and token approvals
- Develop strong password, two-factor authentication and device security habits
- Build a personal cryptocurrency security and self-custody plan
- Gain confidence managing and protecting your digital assets independently
- Complete beginners who want to understand cryptocurrency wallets
- New cryptocurrency investors looking to protect their digital assets
- Individuals interested in taking control of their cryptocurrency through self-custody
- Anyone considering purchasing a hardware wallet
- Cryptocurrency users who want to improve their wallet security
- Students progressing through the Crypto Holder Basic Crypto learning pathway
- Anyone concerned about cryptocurrency scams, phishing and wallet theft
- No previous cryptocurrency wallet experience required
- Basic understanding of cryptocurrency concepts is helpful but not essential
- A computer, smartphone or tablet with internet access
- Willingness to learn and follow cryptocurrency security best practices
- Access to a cryptocurrency wallet application for optional practical exercises
- No cryptocurrency purchase or financial investment required
- 12 comprehensive lessons organized into 6 structured learning modules
- Step-by-step explanations of cryptocurrency wallets and self-custody
- Practical wallet setup, backup and security exercises
- Guidance on safely sending and receiving cryptocurrency
- Examples of common cryptocurrency scams and security threats
- Wallet security checklists and personal security planning activities
- Knowledge checks and practical learning exercises throughout the course
- Final 10-question multiple-choice assessment with an 80% passing requirement
- Beginner-friendly explanations and real-world cryptocurrency security scenarios