๐ Crypto Security Checklist
Protect your digital assets
โ ๏ธ CRITICAL: If you lose your seed phrase, you lose your crypto. Forever. No recovery.
๐ Seed Phrase Security
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NEVER store seed phrase digitally
No photos, no notes app, no cloud storage, no email
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NEVER share seed phrase with anyone
No legitimate service will ever ask for it. Ever.
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Write seed phrase on metal
Paper burns. Metal survives fires and floods.
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Store in multiple secure locations
Safe deposit box, home safe, trusted family member
๐ป Device Security
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Use a hardware wallet
Ledger, Trezor, or similar for significant holdings
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Dedicated crypto device
Consider a separate phone/laptop for crypto only
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Keep software updated
OS, wallet apps, and browser always current
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Use a VPN
Especially on public WiFi
๐ Account Security
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Enable 2FA on everything
Use authenticator app, NOT SMS (SIM swap risk)
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Unique password per account
Use a password manager (Bitwarden, 1Password)
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Secure your email
Your email is the master keyโprotect it accordingly
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Whitelist withdrawal addresses
On exchanges, only allow withdrawals to approved addresses
๐จ Scam Prevention
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Verify URLs carefully
Bookmark official sites. Phishing sites look identical.
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Don't click DM links
Legitimate projects don't DM you first
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Verify smart contracts
Check contract addresses on block explorer before approving
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If it sounds too good...
"Double your crypto" = 100% scam. Always.
๐ Regular Maintenance
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Review connected apps monthly
Revoke permissions you no longer need
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Test backup recovery annually
Make sure you can actually restore from seed
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Update recovery contacts
Does someone trusted know how to access if something happens to you?