#AirdropSafetyGuide Airdrop Safety Guide: Protect Yourself from Scams

1. Verify the Source

- Check Official Channels: Confirm airdrop details through the project’s official website, verified social media (Twitter, Telegram), and community forums. Avoid unsolicited emails/DMs.

- Cross-Reference: Ensure announcements are consistent across multiple platforms. Beware of impersonators mimicking reputable projects.

2. Wallet Security Best Practices

- Use a Dedicated Wallet: Create a separate wallet for airdrops to isolate risks from your primary funds.

- Never Share Keys: Private keys and seed phrases should never be entered online or shared. Legitimate airdrops won’t ask for these.

- **Hardware Wallets: Store significant assets in hardware wallets (e.g., Ledger, Trezor) for enhanced security.

3. Smart Contract & Token Approval Risks

- Audit Contracts: Only interact with airdrops whose smart contracts are audited by firms like CertiK or SlowMist. Verify audits via the auditor’s official site.

- **Revoke Unnecessary Approvals: Use tools like [Etherscan’s Token Approval Tool] (etherscan_io/tokenapprovalchecker) or [Revoke.cash](https://revoke.cash) to revoke access post-claim.

4. Avoid Phishing Attacks

- Direct Navigation: Manually type URLs or use bookmarks—never click links from untrusted sources.

- Check URLs: Hover over links to verify legitimacy. Watch for typos (e.g., "airdr0p.com" vs. "airdrop.com").

- Dusting Attacks: Ignore unsolicited tokens; hide them in your wallet interface without interacting.

5. Research the Project

- Team Transparency: Prefer projects with doxxed (public) teams. Anonymous teams are a red flag.

- Whitepaper & Roadmap: Legitimate projects provide clear documentation and goals.

- Community Sentiment: Engage in forums (Reddit, Discord) to gauge trustworthiness.