[quote name=“nathan_kia” post=“44189” timestamp=“1387012382”]
Can someone please explain what cold storage mean and how I can do it. I have some confusions.
I have all of my FTCs on my laptop.
1.What exactly backup wallet does ?
2.if I backup my wallet and copy the backup file on a flash memory, will my wallet become empty ?
3.if someone steal my backup file , and load it to his wallet, my wallet becomes empty ?
4. In general how can I secure my wallet on a flash memory and put it on my safe ?
5. How can I transfer my wallet from one computer to other ?
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a back up is exactly that - a back up of your wallet. you can make as many backups as you want
no, your wallet will be the same
yes. If you encrypt your wallet he will need to know your password. if he doesnt then you will still have the funds
you need to create a new wallet and send funds to that address. Then put the wallet.dat file on the usb and keep it safe.
just install a new wallet on that computer, create an address then send the coins to it.