Firo wallet
The most secure hardware wallet for your Firo
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How to secure your Firo with Tangem?
When you buy or hold Firo in Tangem, it secures your private keys in many ways:
- With the seedless setup and smart backups on extra devices, your Bitcoin is safe and accessible only to you.
- Tangem is IP69K water and dustproof, built to protect against extreme temperatures, EMPs, ESCs, and X-RAYS.
- An access code and biometric authentication protect against unauthorized access.
- Private keys are generated and stored on its EAL6+ CC secure element.
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What is Firo (FIRO)?
Firo, formerly identified as Zcoin, is a cryptocurrency with a core focus on privacy. It leverages zero-knowledge proofs to ensure that all transactions are completely anonymous. This innovative approach allows users to destroy their coins and later retrieve them as new coins, erasing any previous transaction history.
What is a Firo wallet?
A Firo wallet is designed to store the private keys necessary for managing your Firo address. It doesn't actually store Firo itself; the cryptocurrency remains on the blockchain. The wallet's purpose is to generate and hold these private keys, granting access to your Firo accounts. Essentially, a Firo wallet is a tool for handling, sending, receiving, and managing Firo.
How does a Firo wallet work?
Firo wallets operate through the use of public and private key pairs to govern blockchain accounts. While the private key provides access to a specific Firo account and must remain confidential, the public key can be shared to receive Firo. Tangem Wallet produces and safeguards private keys within its chip, ensuring secure access to your funds.
What are the types of Firo wallets?
Exchange Firo Wallets:
Centralized platforms like Coinbase, Binance, and Kraken allow Firo purchases through custodial wallets, although they pose risks such as potential loss of account access.Software Firo Wallets:
Applications installed on devices that manage Firo and private keys. Despite their user-friendliness, they are susceptible to malware and cyber threats and include mobile, desktop, and browser variations.Mobile Firo Wallets:
Apps for managing Firo conveniently on smartphones.Desktop Firo Wallets:
Software installed on computers, storing private keys locally on hard drives or SSDs.Hardware Firo Wallets:
Offline devices, like Tangem wallets, providing enhanced security against online threats.
How to Choose the Best Firo Wallet
The ideal wallet depends on your specific requirements, emphasizing factors such as simplicity, dependability, longevity, and security. For robust protection against online vulnerabilities and safe storage of substantial amounts, a hardware wallet like Tangem is advisable.
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- A top wallet for FIRO should strike a balance between safety and usability. Tangem provides this by securing keys offline while allowing quick access through your phone.
- You can use most software wallets at no cost. Hardware wallets, which offer additional security, must be purchased separately. Network fees may still apply.
- Online wallets can be targeted by malware, phishing, or remote attacks. The best wallets for Firominimize these risks by ensuring your private keys never come into contact with the internet, remaining protected within a secure element.
- A Firo wallet stores the keys that give you access to your FIRO. It can be software-based or a hardware wallet like Tangem for higher security.
- Zcoinutilizes the Zerocoin protocol to provide anonymous transactions in a unique scalable way. The protocol, originally intended to be an extension of Bitcoin, allows you to send coins with no transaction history. Bitcoin records the history of every transaction on a public ledger for anyone to see.
- On 28 September 2016, Zcoin, the first cryptocurrency to implement the zerocoin protocol, was launched byPoramin Insomand team. Roger Ver was the initial investor. Reuben Yap, a former lawyer and founder of virtual private network BolehVPN joined the team as co-founder shortly after the launch of Zcoin.
- Zcoin USD OverviewFiro (XZC) isa cryptocurrency. Users are able to generate XZC through the process of mining.