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Design a Hot/Cold Wallet System

System DesignhardCommon
walletcustodysecuritycrypto

Reported

6 times

Last seen

2026-03-15

First seen

2025-08-15

Active in

2025, 2026

Description

Design a cryptocurrency custody system with hot wallets for quick access and cold storage for security. Handle signing, approvals, and rebalancing.

Approach Tips

Discuss hot wallet limits and automatic rebalancing thresholds. Cover multi-sig for cold storage, HSM integration, and approval workflows for large withdrawals.

Sources

Blind·Staff·2026-03-15
Glassdoor·SDE-3·2025-10-28
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Coinbase

Crypto/Fintech

Typically appears in: Onsite - System Design

60 min — Design a crypto/fintech system. Focus on security, consistency, and real-time data.