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7 articles for “wallet recovery” · clear

Ledger Confirms Hardware Implant in Reseller Units, MediaMarkt Suspends Sales

Ledger has confirmed that certain hardware wallet units sold by the reseller CryptoBilis contained a malicious hardware implant designed to steal recovery phrases. This discovery has led to MediaMarkt suspending sales of Ledger products in

Oct 13, 2026

How Wallet Recovery Works

Wallet recovery restores access to your crypto with a seed phrase, social recovery or backups. Learn how each method works, common pitfalls and recovery scams.

Oct 11, 2026 · 4 min read

Wallet Derivation Paths Explained

A derivation path tells a wallet which addresses to create from your seed phrase. Learn how paths like m/44'/60'/0'/0/0 work and how to fix missing balances.

Oct 8, 2026 · 5 min read

What Is a Seed Phrase?

A seed phrase is the master key to your crypto wallet. Learn how 12- and 24-word recovery phrases work, how to store one safely and the scams that target it.

Oct 8, 2026 · 4 min read

Shamir Backup and Splitting a Seed Phrase

Shamir backup splits a wallet's recovery secret into shares so no single copy can steal your funds. Learn how it works and why cutting a seed in half is risky.

Oct 7, 2026 · 5 min read

Smart Contract Wallets Explained: Features, Benefits and Risks

What is a smart contract wallet? Learn how it differs from a seed-phrase wallet, what features like recovery and batching offer, and the risks to check first.

Oct 3, 2026 · 4 min read

How to Back Up a Seed Phrase the Right Way

A seed phrase backup is the only way to recover a self-custody wallet. Learn how to write, store and test your backup safely, and the mistakes to avoid.

Oct 3, 2026 · 5 min read