> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.energyweb.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.energyweb.org/legacy-documentation/foundational-concepts/wallets-and-exchanges/software-cryptocurrency-wallets.md). # Software cryptocurrency wallets A cryptocurrency wallet is a digital wallet to manage your cryptocurrency. Just like you need an email address to manage your online communication, you need a cryptocurrency wallet to manage your crypto. A cryptocurrency wallet has two keys, [a public and a private key](https://cryptotips.eu/en/knowledge-base/what-is-a-cryptocurrency-private-key/). Your public key is also called a receive address and you send it to people to receive cryptocurrency. Just like you send your email address to people to receive an email message. **A private key gives you full rights and full access to your wallet.** It is extremely important that only you have access to your private key and that you don’t share this with anyone. This is the key to your wallet, similar to a password to your email account. [Here you can read more about private keys.](https://cryptotips.eu/en/knowledge-base/what-is-a-cryptocurrency-private-key/) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.energyweb.org/legacy-documentation/foundational-concepts/wallets-and-exchanges/software-cryptocurrency-wallets.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.