A year ago, I survived a home invasion that changed my life. ๐ ๐
An addict broke in, knowing I had money โ because I had shared too much.
It wasnโt random. It was targeted. And it shook me to the core.
Hereโs what I learned โ and what YOU need to know to protect yourself ๐งต๐
๐ *1. Never Flex Online*
Donโt post profits. Donโt flash ledgers, cash, or wallets. Even a subtle brag can put you at risk. People *watch*.
๐ฆ *2. Separate Cold Storage*
Keep long-term funds in a *hardware wallet* (Ledger, Trezor). Store it in a physically safe place โ not next to your computer.
๐ก *3. Use a Hidden Setup*
Use decoy wallets. Secret recovery phrases should *never* be written down visibly or stored on your phone.
๐ต *4. 2FA Everything*
Use *authenticator apps*, NOT SMS. Use passcodes on every app, even if it seems minor.
๐งโโ๏ธ *5. Donโt Tell Friends Everything*
Even trusted people may unintentionally leak that you โdo cryptoโ or are โdoing well.โ Keep it minimal.
๐ *6. Keep IRL Security Tight*
Cameras, locks, and never storing large amounts of cash. Use a PO Box. Donโt list your real home address when possible.
โ ๏ธ *Final Words*:
Crypto gives us *freedom*, but freedom comes with responsibility. The more you earn, the more you must protect.
Donโt wait until something bad happens to take your security seriously.
#CryptoSecurity #StaySafe #Web3 #HardLessons #NeverAgain ๐ก๏ธ๐ธ