Identify the risk
Unknown sources, surprising permissions and recovery phrase requests are red flags.
Security / GUIDE
Cold Wallet Principles
Understand what offline storage can and cannot protect, and make credential isolation part of your routine.
PRACTICAL CHECKLIST
Review the essentials in order
Understand what offline storage can and cannot protect, and make credential isolation part of your routine.
- 01
Separate sensitive records from connected devices
Confirm the source and device state before proceeding; never expose secret credentials.
- 02
Distinguish offline storage from signing
Confirm the source and device state before proceeding; never expose secret credentials.
- 03
Prepare a tested recovery plan
Confirm the source and device state before proceeding; never expose secret credentials.
- 04
Review every signature request
Confirm the source and device state before proceeding; never expose secret credentials.
RISK · REASON · RESPONSE
When in doubt, stop and verify
Check independently
Compare networks, addresses, permissions and backups; appearances alone are not proof.
Choose a safer next step
Consult a relevant safety guide and verify the source before proceeding.
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