Making Crypto Safety Simple

We are here to make world-class crypto asset protection accessible and understandable for everyone—even if you are just getting started.

Why We Started BeginnerWallets

We built this website for one simple reason: to make crypto safety understandable for everyone—even if you are just getting started.

Most people don’t lose digital assets to elite hackers; they lose them to confusion. Cold wallets are the solution, yet too many beginners struggle with complex setups, backup fears, and uncertainty about security.

We are here to change that. We help you take control of your assets with cold wallets—safely, simply, and confidently.

Let’s Make Crypto Make Sense

Stop guessing and start learning. We cut through the jargon, hype, and confusing charts to bring you simple guides, honest reviews, and expert tips on keeping your money safe.

We don’t promise “moonshots.” We focus purely on the facts you need to confidentially start your self-custody journey.

Real Testing: We buy every wallet we review with our own money. We don’t just read the specs; we test the setup process, recovery seed generation, and transaction speed ourselves.
Customer Support Verification: We anonymously contact support teams to verify their response times and helpfulness.
No Tech-Speak: We explain complex concepts in plain English so you don’t need a computer science degree to understand your money.

Hello!

I’m Elena Hartwell.

Think of us as your crypto cheat sheet—simple guides, honest reviews, and zero judgment.

Ready to get started?

Learn the Basics: No tech-speak, just plain English.
Stay Safe: Real tips on how to spot a scam from a mile away.
Pick Your Wallet: We test them so you don’t have to guessing.

You’ve got this. And we’ve got your back.

1K

Beginners Helped

8

Security Researchers

17+

Wallets Tested

100%

Independent

Here, you’ll learn:

No jargon, no hype—just everything a beginner needs to start protecting wealth in crypto.
BeginnerWallets: security, clarity, confidence.

Which cold wallet fits your needs

How to keep your recovery phrase safe

The essentials of true crypto self-custody

Our Team Players

We started as confused beginners, just like you. After thousands of hours of research and testing, we now translate technical security concepts into plain English.

Elena Hartwell

Co-Founder & Publisher

Elena started her journey in 2018 the hard way—by losing 0.5 BTC to a hot wallet hack. That painful lesson taught her the importance of self-custody. Now, she shares her personal experiences to help you avoid making the same mistakes.

Ryan Mitchell

Security Lead & Researcher

Ryan is the guy who reads the whitepapers so you don’t have to. He breaks down complex blockchain technology into simple terms, tests the “unbreakable” claims of wallet manufacturers, and builds our security checklists to keep your funds safe.

Emily Bennett

Content & Community Lead

Emily ensures no user gets left behind. She takes Ryan’s technical findings and turns them into easy-to-follow guides that answer the real questions beginners are asking. If a guide is too complicated, she sends it back to the drawing board.

Built by Beginners, for Beginners

We started this website not because we are “gurus,” but because we are normal people who know how overwhelming cold wallets and seed phrases can feel.

That’s why we created this space: a place where anyone can learn to make safer choices and protect their crypto assets without the stress.

Ready to Get Started?

No Tech Speak: Simple, clear, real advice for everyday people.

Honest Sharing: We’re still learning, and we share everything—successes and failures—to help you avoid pitfalls.

Community Growth: This is a journey we’re on together. As you grow your knowledge and confidence, we grow too.