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RE: The Market Is Calling For An ALL PURPOSE Crypto Wallet

in #cryptocurrency8 years ago (edited)

Exchanges are a great means to trade from one crypto to another. But even in my short time, I know that exchanges are NOT a good place to store your cryptos. Too prone to failing, one way or another. But yes, I agree, first wins similar to BTC :)

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Whats your risk on the decentralized exchange stem from? vs a wallet?

With a wallet, YOU own the keys and have full control. On an exchange, lots of things can happen. Mt. Gox is the most prevalent example...
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wired.com/2014/03/bitcoin-exchange/amp

Wasn't decentralized. Your currencies are in your hands (just like a LOCAL wallet) like on Bitshares. Unless I am somehow mistaken.