The Vibe: A cheap, throwaway wallet you create for one-time or risky stuff—so if it gets hacked or compromised, you don’t lose much.
The Details: A burner wallet is a temporary, usually hot (online) wallet you load with only a small amount of crypto for short-term use—like testing unknown dApps, minting sketchy NFTs, attending events, or interacting with new protocols. Once done, you “burn” it (discard the keys or just empty it). It’s all about limiting damage—if something goes wrong (phishing, bad contract), only the small amount is at risk, not your main holdings.
Pro Tip: Create a fresh burner with apps like MetaMask (new account) or any software wallet—never reuse your main seed phrase. Send just what you need + a bit for gas, do your thing, then transfer any leftovers back to your safe wallet and delete the burner. Perfect for staying safe in wild DeFi or NFT drops.