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What is PAX Gold (PAXG)?

PAX Gold (PAXG) is a distinctive digital currency designed to mirror the value and benefits of physical gold. Each token of PAXG corresponds to one fine troy ounce of a gold bar meeting the standards of London's Good Delivery. These gold bars are securely held in professional vaults, with Paxos Trust Company overseeing them as the custodian. As a PAXG holder, you essentially own a portion of the physical gold.

What is a PAX Gold wallet?

A PAX Gold wallet is a digital tool that holds the private keys necessary to access your PAX Gold account. While the wallet itself does not store the actual PAXG tokens, which reside on the blockchain, it enables the management of your PAX Gold tokens by creating and securing your private keys. Fundamentally, it's key to sending, receiving, and controlling your PAX Gold holdings.

How does a PAX Gold wallet work?

PAX Gold wallets manage accounts on the blockchain through a combination of public and private keys. While the public key can be shared to receive PAX Gold, the private key must remain confidential to safeguard access to your account. Accessing your PAXG funds requires the appropriate private key. The Tangem Wallet is an example, generating and storing these private keys within its secure chip.

What are the types of PAX Gold wallets?

• Exchange PAX Gold Wallets:
  Centralized exchanges like Coinbase and Binance offer PAX Gold wallets that enable purchases using fiat money. However, the use of custodial wallets on these platforms introduces potential risks, such as the possibility of losing access.

• Software PAX Gold Wallets:
  These wallets are installed on electronic devices, helping you manage your PAX Gold tokens. They are user-friendly but susceptible to cyber threats like malware. Variants of software wallets include mobile, desktop, and browser wallets.

• Mobile PAX Gold Wallets:
  Smartphone applications that allow for on-the-go management of PAX Gold tokens.

• Desktop PAX Gold Wallets:
  Designed for computers, they store private keys directly on your device.

• Hardware PAX Gold Wallets:
  Secure offline storage options, such as Tangem, which protect your tokens from online risks.

How to Choose the Best PAX Gold Wallet

Choosing a wallet depends largely on your personal needs, balancing ease of use with security and reliability. For secure storage of significant amounts of PAXG and protection against online threats, a hardware wallet like Tangem is often considered the best option.