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Is It Safe to Keep Bitcoin on Electrum?

The short answer is yes. Electrum is a secure and popular software wallet for storing Bitcoin.

It is open source, so its safety is well-vetted by the community. Additionally, it uses industry-standard security practices, such as two-factor authentication and multi-signature functionality.

NOTE: Warning: It is not recommended to store large amounts of Bitcoin on Electrum as it is a hot wallet and is connected to the internet. Hot wallets are more vulnerable to potential cyber-attacks than cold wallets, which are not connected to the internet. Additionally, you should always ensure that your Electrum wallet has the latest security updates installed in order to further protect your funds.

That said, no software wallet is 100% secure. Your Bitcoins are only as safe as the security practices you implement.

For maximum security, we recommend storing your Electrum wallet on a offline computer or USB drive. This ‘cold storage’ method ensures that your Bitcoins are not connected to the internet and therefore less vulnerable to hacking.

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