_Follow along with this video:_ --- ### Wallets & Post Deployments _Be sure to follow along with the [**GitHub resources**](https://github.com/Cyfrin/evm-wallet-and-post-deployment-course) associated with this course._ To get started, we will walk through various wallet configurations that you may consider using when deploying and working with your protocols. We will begin with `custodial wallets`, then move on to `hot wallets`, followed by `cold wallets`, and finally explore `multi-sig wallets` or `social recovery wallets`. I am going to teach this course a little differently than some of my other courses. This is the type of course where you just have to follow along, listen attentively, take notes, and we will have a quiz at the end. There won't be a lot of coding involved; instead, simply follow along and quiz yourself at the end. > ❗ **PROTIP** > Never deploy a protocol with a single externally owned account (EOA). If you are watching this now, you should already know how to work with wallets like [**MetaMask**](https://metamask.io/), [**Rabbi**](https://rabby.io/), or [**Frame**](https://frame.sh/) because they are easy to use, provide good visualization, and are great for learning. While these wallets are excellent tools, they also come with a lot of associated risks. The biggest thing you should take away from this course, is if your protocol is ownable, you should be leveraging a multi-sig wallet. Full stop. Here is the summary of wallet suggestions based on money amount and experience provided: ### Wallet suggestions based on money amount and experience - **Total Noob**: Custodial wallet / Exchange - **Beginner/Small money**: Browser - **Intermediate/Medium-Small money**: Hardware wallet - **Intermediate/Big Money**: Multi-sig wallet/Social recovery AND Hardware wallet - **Advanced/Big money**: Multi-sig wallet/Social recovery or roll your own solution These categories will be further explained to clarify the distinctions between "small money," "big money," and different levels of experience. ### Wrap Up So let's start with the inexperienced people, the total noobs and their recommendation. Let's jump in and let's talk about the different type of wallets we can use.