Beware of fake platforms and phishing links
Only download NFT tools through official websites or app stores, and refuse to click on third-party jump links. Scammers often forge platform pages such as Opensea to trick users into entering mnemonics or private keys. Manually check the URL suffix (such as .io/.com) and install anti-phishing plug-ins to block risky domain names.
Strictly check project qualifications and certification marks
Prioritize projects with a transaction volume of more than 100 ETH and blue-label certification. Be wary of fake "certification checkmarks" and verify the authenticity of the contract address through a blockchain browser. New projects need to examine the Discord community activity and development team resume.
Control Gas fee losses and minting risks
Check real-time Gas prices on Etherscan before minting, set a cap to prevent failed charges. Gas fees for popular projects can reach 0.2ETH during minting; it's recommended to try small transactions to confirm processes and avoid losses from blindly chasing.
Limit the scope of smart contract authorizations
Regularly clean up idle authorizations using tools like Revoke.cash, and refuse 'unlimited' operation permissions. Fake NFT projects often lure users into authorizing malicious contracts, resulting in bulk transfers of wallet assets.
Reject FOMO emotions and airdrop traps
Beware of phrases like 'must rise hundred times' and 'free airdrop'; over 80% of new projects go to zero due to liquidity depletion. When participating in whitelists, assess the authenticity of tasks, prioritize free minting projects, and avoid high-priced purchases of false hype assets.
Lastly, I want to say that the NFT market is essentially a high-risk speculative field. Beginners should establish a 'zero trust' principle, building a three-dimensional defense system from technical verification (on-chain data), behavioral control (Gas management), to psychological defenses (anti-FOMO).
