#AirdropSafetyGuide

The Golden Rules of Airdrop Safety:

* NEVER Share Your Private Keys or Seed Phrases: This is the absolute number one rule. Legitimate airdrops will never ask for your private keys or seed phrases. Anyone asking for this information is trying to steal your funds. Treat your private keys and seed phrases like the most sensitive information you have – because they are!

* Be Wary of Upfront Payments: Real airdrops do not require you to send cryptocurrency (like ETH, BNB, etc.) to receive the free tokens. If an airdrop asks for any kind of payment or fee to participate or claim rewards, it's almost certainly a scam. "Gas fees" for claiming legitimate rewards are usually minimal and paid from the received tokens, not upfront.

* Do Your Own Research (DYOR) – Especially on the Project: Before participating in any airdrop, take the time to research the project behind it. Look for:

* A Professional Website: Does it look legitimate and well-maintained?

* A Clear Whitepaper: Does the project have a well-defined purpose and technology?

* A Public and Credible Team: Are the team members identifiable and do they have relevant experience (check LinkedIn)?

* Active and Authentic Social Media: Are their social media channels active with genuine engagement (not just bots)?

* Genuine Partnerships: Are they collaborating with reputable projects or organizations?

* Realistic Promises: Be skeptical of projects promising unrealistic returns or giving away massive amounts of tokens for minimal effort.

* Verify Information from Official Sources ONLY: Always double-check airdrop announcements and instructions on the project's official website and verified social media accounts (look for the blue checkmark on Twitter.