Moving Crypto Directly From Hot Wallet to LLC – Possible. Jake Claver on cold storage.
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What this recording covers
Claver explains whether digital assets held in software-based hot wallets must be transferred into cold storage before assignment to a limited liability company. He clarifies that an existing wallet address can be contributed directly to an entity without first changing the underlying storage setup. However, Claver discusses the broader security trade-offs involved in holding assets on internet-connected software applications versus institutional arrangements. He points out that software wallets remain exposed to external security vulnerabilities and system breaches. For long-term risk management, Claver describes utilizing dedicated institutional custody frameworks where corporate assets remain segregated and protected under formal legal structures. His guidance focuses on ensuring that individuals establish clear corporate ownership over their holdings while transitioning toward more secure custody methods to protect capital.
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