Protect your assets with proven security habits
Most crypto losses come from user error, not hacks. Follow these practices to stay safe.
Use a Hardware Wallet for significant amounts (>$1000)
Enable 2FA on all exchange accounts (use app, not SMS)
Separate Wallets - Use different wallets for:
- Trading/DeFi (hot wallet with limited funds)
- Long-term holdings (hardware wallet)
- Testing/airdrops (burner wallet)
Always verify addresses - Copy/paste, then check first and last 4 characters
Start small - Send a test transaction first
Check URLs - Bookmark official sites, never click links from messages
Revoke permissions - Use revoke.cash to remove old contract approvals
- Anyone asking for your seed phrase (NEVER SHARE)
- 'Support' DMs on Discord/Telegram
- Too-good-to-be-true returns
- Urgent pressure to act now
- Free airdrops requiring wallet connection to unknown sites
- No legitimate service will EVER ask for it
- It should ONLY be entered into your hardware wallet or when recovering a wallet you created
- If someone has it, move funds immediately
- Use a dedicated browser for crypto
- Keep software updated
- Use a password manager
- Consider a dedicated device for large holdings
1. When is it okay to share your recovery phrase?