#CryptoSecurity101 .
๐จ Crypto Security 101: Protect Your Digital Gold ๐ฐ๐
New to crypto? Here's your essential security guide to avoid scams, hacks, and costly mistakes.๐
๐ 1. Protect Your Private Key
Your private key = your crypto. Lose it or leak it, and itโs gone.
Never share it. Never store it online.
๐ง 2. Write Down Your Seed Phrase
12โ24 words. This is your recovery key.
โก๏ธ Store offline. No screenshots. No cloud. No exceptions.
๐ฅ 3. Use Hot Wallets Carefully
Hot = Internet-connected (e.g., MetaMask).
Use only for daily activity. Not for holding large funds.
โ๏ธ 4. Store Long-Term Funds in Cold Wallets
Cold = Offline hardware (e.g., Ledger, Trezor).
Much safer for long-term storage.
๐ก๏ธ 5. Enable 2FA โ But Skip SMS
Use an authenticator app. Avoid SMS โ too easy to hijack.
๐ซ 6. Watch Out for Scams
If it sounds too good to be true, it is.
Ignore DMs, fake airdrops, & "tech support" offers.
๐ 7. Revoke DApp Permissions
Connected to a DeFi app?
Revoke unused permissions: revoke.cash
๐งน 8. Don't Trust Exchanges with All Your Coins
โNot your keys, not your crypto.โ
Withdraw to your own wallet when possible.
๐ ๏ธ 9. Use Secure Devices
Update software. Use antivirus. Consider a separate device for crypto.
๐งญ 10. Stay Informed
The best defense = staying up to date.
Follow trusted sources & double-check everything.
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Bonus Tools:
โ Wallet Safety: Ledger, Trezor
โ Revoke Access: revoke.cash
โ Track Wallets: DeBank, Zapper
โ 2FA: Google Authenticator, Authy
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