#CryptoSecurity101 *#CryptoSecurity101* is a beginner’s guide to protecting your crypto assets from hacks, scams, and loss.

🔐 Key Tips for Staying Safe:

1. *Use Hardware Wallets (Cold Storage)*

- Store long-term holdings offline (e.g., Ledger, Trezor)

- Immune to online attacks

2. *Enable 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication)*

- Always use 2FA on exchanges and wallets (preferably Google Authenticator, not SMS)

3. *Protect Private Keys & Seed Phrases*

- Never share them

- Store offline (not on cloud or screenshots)

- Use metal backups or paper stored securely

4. *Watch Out for Phishing*

- Double-check URLs and emails

- Never click unknown links or download suspicious files

5. *Use Reputable Exchanges & Wallets*

- Choose platforms with strong security records

- Keep only trading funds on exchanges; rest should be in wallets you control

6. *Update Software Regularly*

- Always use the latest versions of wallet apps, OS, and antivirus tools

7. *Avoid Public Wi-Fi for Trading*

- Use VPNs and avoid logging into wallets on public networks

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🧠 Pro Tip:

*If you don’t control the keys, you don’t own the coins.*

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