Wallets & security
Choose a custody model, understand your backup, and learn how to check addresses and payments without exposing recovery secrets.
Suggested reading order · about 25 minutes in total
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Step 1 · 5 min read
Choose a wallet
Compare custody, recovery and supported Litecoin features.
Choosing a Litecoin wallet: custody, backups and MWEB support → -
Step 2 · 7 min read
Build a recovery plan
Separate the device PIN, recovery material and optional passphrase.
How to Store Litecoin Safely: Wallets, Backups and Recovery → -
Step 3 · 4 min read
Recognize address formats
Check the network and feature support on both sides of a transfer.
Litecoin address formats explained: legacy, SegWit, Bech32, and MWEB → -
Step 4 · 4 min read
Recognize common scams
Understand the warning signs before connecting a wallet or sharing information.
Common Litecoin scams in 2026 and how to protect yourself → -
Step 5 · 5 min read
Verify a payment
Distinguish a transaction record from the merchant's acceptance and settlement requirements.
How to verify a Litecoin transaction is legitimate: a merchant checklist →
What to take away
Keep recovery secrets out of websites and messages. Verify the full destination through a trusted display or channel, and test the documented recovery procedure safely.