# Solana Wallets By [Solana](https://paragraph.com/@solana-5) ยท 2022-08-15 --- Solana wallets are typically a device or application that stores a collection of keys and can be used to send, receive, and track ownership of cryptocurrencies. Wallets can take many forms. A wallet might be a directory or file in your computer's file system, a piece of paper, or a specialized device called a _hardware wallet_. There are also various smartphone apps and computer programs that provide a user-friendly way to create and manage wallets. The _public key_ (commonly shortened to _pubkey_) is known as the wallet's _receiving address_ or simply its _address_. The wallet address **may be shared and displayed freely**. When another party is going to send some amount of cryptocurrency to a wallet, they need to know the wallet's receiving address. Depending on a blockchain's implementation, the address can also be used to view certain information about a wallet, such as viewing the balance, but has no ability to change anything about the wallet or withdraw any tokens. The _private key_ is required to digitally sign any transactions to send cryptocurrencies to another address or to make any changes to the wallet. The private key **must never be shared**. If someone gains access to the private key to a wallet, they can withdraw all the tokens it contains. If the private key for a wallet is lost, any tokens that have been sent to that wallet's address are **permanently lost**. Popular Solana wallets: 1. [Avana Wallet](https://www.avanawallet.com): Hot wallet. Supports Ledger 2. [Exodus Wallet](https://www.coinbureau.com/guides/top-solana-wallets/#exodus): Hot wallet 3. [Ledger Wallet](https://www.coinbureau.com/guides/top-solana-wallets/#ledger): Hardware wallet 4. [Math Wallet](https://www.coinbureau.com/guides/top-solana-wallets/#math): Hot wallet 5. [Phantom](https://www.coinbureau.com/guides/top-solana-wallets/#phantom): Hot wallet. Supports Ledger 6. [Solflare](https://www.coinbureau.com/guides/top-solana-wallets/#solflare): Hot wallet. Supports Ledger 7. [Sollet](https://www.coinbureau.com/guides/top-solana-wallets/#sollet): Hot wallet More: * [Solana wallet guide](https://docs.solana.com/wallet-guide) --- *Originally published on [Solana](https://paragraph.com/@solana-5/solana-wallets)*