#CryptoSecurity101 Secure Asset Storage

Hot wallets: Connected to the internet (like MetaMask, Phantom, Trust Wallet). They are convenient but vulnerable if not handled carefully.

Cold wallets: Physical devices (like Ledger, Trezor) or paper wallets. Ideal for long-term storage.

> 🔒 Recommendation: Use a cold wallet to store large amounts and a hot wallet for small daily transactions.

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2. Protection of private keys and seed phrases

Never share your seed phrase or private key. Never.

Store this information offline: paper, physical vault, or a secure storage device (not in the cloud).

Consider splitting the seed phrase and storing it in separate locations.

> 🚨 If someone has your seed, they have full access to your funds.

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3. Safe use of wallets

Verify that the website or app is official before connecting your wallet.

Use extensions like Revoke.cash or Rabby Wallet to control permissions of connected contracts.

Do not blindly sign transactions. Review what you are approving carefully.

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4. Scam and phishing prevention

Be cautious with links sent via DM, email, or even on social media.

Use 2FA whenever possible (for centralized exchanges).

Stay updated on new threats. Continuous education is key.

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5. Risk management

Diversify your funds and do not put everything in a single project or network.

Back up your wallets.

Think like a hacker: how could they try to access your funds?

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🎯 Bonus: Security mindset in Web3

Trust the code, not people: Verify contracts, audit what you use.

If something seems too good to be true, it probably is.

Be productively paranoid: in crypto, security is freedom.