Wallet questions, answered
Understand recovery phrases, self-custody, network selection, and phishing risks before managing digital assets.
In a self-custody model, you keep control of essential credentials. Verify any specific wallet implementation before relying on it.
Offline key handling and online transaction broadcasting are distinct activities. Offline does not mean risk-free.
Record and check it offline. Avoid screenshots, cloud storage, chat messages, and sharing it with anyone.
A private key authorizes signing for an account. A recovery phrase may derive multiple accounts. Protect both.
Check the backup and trusted app source, restore on the new device, and verify addresses before wiping the old one.
Confirm the network and token contract. Matching tickers alone do not establish asset identity.
Review the network, destination address, asset, amount, fees, and any requested approval.
Verify the domain, publisher, and file provenance. Be wary of direct messages and search ads claiming to offer support.
Lookalike domains, urgency, requests for recovery phrases, and excessive signature approvals are warning signs.