Blockchain & Web3 Category
WALLET
Tool for signing and managing blockchain assets.
Definition
A wallet stores keys or key access needed to sign blockchain transactions and manage balances, identities, or permissions tied to on-chain assets.
Practical Example & Use Case
When a dApp asks a user to connect a wallet, it is usually requesting a way to sign transactions or verify control of an account without handling passwords directly.
Editorial review date: 2026-04-14