Research on the Design and Development of a Secure Cold Wallet Device for Blockchain

Authors

  • Vu Ta Cuong
  • Nguyen Thanh Tung

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54654/isj.v2i25.1140

Keywords:

Cold Wallet, Blockchain, Transaction Signature.

Tóm tắt

Cold Wallet is a specialized hardware device designed to store private keys and perform digital signing in an isolated (offline) environment, ensuring maximum security for digital assets. This paper presents a comprehensive design of a secure cold wallet device for Blockchain, focusing on security requirements and cryptographic processing capabilities.

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Published

2025-09-30

How to Cite

Cuong, V. T., & Tung, N. T. (2025). Research on the Design and Development of a Secure Cold Wallet Device for Blockchain. Journal of Science and Technology on Information Security, 3(26), 18-24. https://doi.org/10.54654/isj.v2i25.1140

Issue

No 3. CS (26) 2025

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Papers

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