Multi Sig Wallets

Multi-sig Wallets - Benefits & Setup. Patrick covers the importance of using multi-sig for secure crypto storage, especially in DAOs.

Solidity Developer

Smart Contract DevOps

1. Wallet And Key Management
Patrick compares different wallet solutions for developers, emphasizes understanding threat vectors before choosing a wallet. Duration: 3min
2. Wallet Private Key Important Tips
This video focuses on securely managing private keys by minimizing online presence, utilizing authorized vendors for hardware wallets, frequently updating keys, and regularly conducting security assessments. Duration: 4min
3. Section 1 Recap
A brief recap of content and best practices covered with a focus on considerations such as having a security contact, implementing a bug bounty program, and establishing safe harbor agreements. Duration: 2min
4. Browser And Hardware Wallets
Browser wallet pros/cons, comparison between MetaMask, Treasure, Rainbow and more. Key points: Treat browser wallets as hot wallets with limited amounts; use hardware wallets for long-term storage or larger sums. Duration: 6min
5. Where Is My Private Key
Patrick explains accessing private keys on MetaMask, locating encrypted key file, and the security limitations of hot wallets, as well as hardware wallets like Trezor as an option for advanced users. Duration: 4min
6. Hardware Wallets
Hardware Wallets - Pros & Cons. Patrick examines the security benefits and challenges of hardware wallets for cryptocurrency storage Duration: 3min
7. Multi Sig Wallets
Multi-sig Wallets - Benefits & Setup. Patrick covers the importance of using multi-sig for secure crypto storage, especially in DAOs. Duration: 3min
8. Social Recovery Wallet
In this lesson we detail the specifics of Social Recovery Wallets and how they work to keep us safe while being recoverable if things go wrong. Duration: 3min
9. Video Excerpt Safe Wallet
In this lesson we learn about Safe (previously Gnosis Safe), a customizable multisig smart contract wallet, its benefits, creating a new safe, sending tokens, and interfacing with Safes from multiple sources Duration: 3min
10. Setting Up A Safe
Patrick walks through the process of setting up our own Safe (previously Gnosis Safe). Duration: 10min
11. Using Your Own Wallet
In this lesson Patrick details various other methods of wallet and key management. Duration: 1min

Course Overview

About the course

What you'll learn

Introduction to best practices when working with wallets

Post-deployment security

Post-deployment monitoring

Smart contract DevOps

Course Description

Who is this course for?

  • Smart contract security researchers
  • Smart contract engineers
  • CTOs and CSOs
  • DevOps professionals

Potential Careers

Smart Contract Auditor

$100,000 - $200,000 (avg. salary)

Smart Contract Engineer

$100,000 - $150,000 (avg. salary)

Meet your instructors

Patrick Collins

Patrick Collins

Founder at Cyfrin

Web3 engineer, educator, and Cyfrin co-founder. Patrick's smart contract development and security courses have helped hundreds of thousands of engineers kickstarting their careers into web3.

Last updated on September 17, 2024

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