What Is Address Poisoning, and How Do You Avoid It?
How address poisoning scams plant lookalike wallet addresses in your transaction history, the $68 million WBTC theft that resulted from one, and how to verify addresses before you send.
Wallets & Security
Custodial vs. Non-Custodial Wallets: What’s the Difference and Which Do You Need?
A custodial wallet hands control of your keys to an exchange. A non-custodial wallet keeps it with you. Here is what that actually means for your NFTs, and what FTX and Mt. Gox show about the risk.
Can a Hardware Wallet Really Be Hacked? What Security Researchers Have Actually Found
Every documented hardware wallet hack, from Wallet.fail to EUCLEAK, required physical possession or a tampered device. Here is what the research actually shows, and what actually protects you.
What Is a Burner Wallet, and Do You Need One to Mint NFTs?
A burner wallet isolates a risky NFT mint to a throwaway address. It only works if the burner has its own recovery phrase and you empty it the same day.
How to Read a Wallet Signature Request Before You Sign It
A signature request costs no gas and leaves no on-chain record, which is why most NFT theft now starts there. How to read the prompt before you approve it.
How to Revoke NFT Approvals and Wallet Permissions
Old approvals can let a hacked contract move your NFTs. Learn how to check and revoke wallet permissions with Revoke.cash or Etherscan, and how often to do it.
Lost Access to Your NFT Wallet? How to Recover It
Lost your phone, password or seed phrase? Here is how to recover an NFT wallet, which cases are fixable and which are permanent.
Do You Need a Multi-Signature Wallet for NFTs?
Quick answer: probably not, if you are an individual collector. Multi-sig is built for shared funds like a DAO treasury; a hardware wallet solves most of the same risk more simply.
How to Set Up a MetaMask Wallet for Beginners
Quick answer: install MetaMask from metamask.io, create a new wallet, write down your seed phrase on paper, and set a password. The whole process takes about five minutes.
How to Protect Your Seed Phrase From Common Scams
Quick answer: never enter your seed phrase into a website, never share it with anyone claiming to be support staff, and never store it anywhere […]