VECTOR_ANALYSIS // SECURITY
Cold Storage
NODE: COLD-STORAGE
VERIFICATION: PASSED
01_DEFINITION
Strict Definition
"The practice of keeping digital assets in a wallet that is not connected to the internet, protecting them from remote hacking attempts."
Liability Check // Risk Analysis
The 'Physical Access' risk. If the hardware device is lost or the physical backup (seed phrase) is destroyed in a fire/flood without a secondary backup, the assets are permanently unrecoverable.
Knowledge Context // Related Terms
Auditor NotesVS-AN-2026
Strategy Domain
"Cold storage is the 'Gold Standard' for long-term treasury holding. It should be the destination for any assets not needed for daily operations."
Operations Standard
"Establish a 'Dual Control' protocol for accessing cold storage (e.g., keys kept in separate bank safety deposit boxes)."
Legal & Compliance
"Document the existence and location of hardware backups for insurance coverage and estate planning purposes."
DOCUMENT_ID: CW3-COLD-STORAGE-2026
SCHEMA_VER: AEO_3.2
LAST_AUDIT: 2/11/2026
HASH: ENZNKS
SCHEMA_VER: AEO_3.2
LAST_AUDIT: 2/11/2026
HASH: ENZNKS