How to sign in to a Web3 app with a wallet
A Connect button does not necessarily log you in. Sharing an address, authenticating a session and authorizing an action are separate steps with different consequences.
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How to set up a hardware wallet: 6 checks before funding
The choices on a hardware wallet’s first-start screen do different jobs. Separating a new wallet, recovery and an optional passphrase helps you catch mistakes before any funds move.
How to spot crypto phishing links and fake tokens
A fake token can copy the real name and logo. Verify the domain, network, full contract address and requested authority before interacting with an unfamiliar asset.
How to check and revoke token approvals
Applications you no longer use may retain spending permission. Checking the network, spender and limit in the right order helps you identify which approvals to remove.
How to choose a crypto wallet: custody and security checks
Similar-looking wallet screens can hide very different security arrangements. Before comparing download counts, decide which assets and networks you will use and how you would regain access after losing a device.
How to store a seed phrase: a backup and recovery plan
Recovery words can become more consequential than the device they protect: hardware can be replaced, but an incomplete or exposed backup is harder to fix. Plan for unreadable records and lost access as well as theft.