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Where Do You Store Private Keys? | Edge vs Cloud Wallets Explained

When you create a decentralized identifier (DID), you generate two keys: a public key (shared in your DID document) and a private key (which you must protect). But where should that private key live?

In this video, we break down the two main options for key storage:

🔐 Edge Storage
Your key lives on your device — in a secure enclave, a hardware security module, or a digital wallet app.
Pros: You control the key, strong security, offline recovery options.
Cons: Lose the device without a backup, lose the key.

☁️ Cloud Storage
Your key is encrypted and stored with a trusted provider — like an enterprise custody service or a cloud-synced wallet.
Pros: Easy recovery and multi-device access.
Cons: Requires trust in the provider’s security.

Most modern digital wallets blend the two: keys stay on your device, with encrypted cloud recovery for resilience.

🔑 Bottom line: Your private key is your identity in a DID system. Protect it carefully — if the key is gone, the identity is gone.

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