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The practice of keeping cryptocurrency private keys completely offline, disconnected from the internet, to protect them from hacking, malware, and remote attacks. Cold storage methods include hardware wallets (Ledger, Trezor), air-gapped computers, and paper wallets. Cold storage is considered the most secure way to hold crypto long-term but is less convenient for frequent transactions since signing requires physically connecting or transferring data to the offline device.