Guide: Crypto Wallet Tips 101 - Do's and Don'ts

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It's critical to grasp a solid understanding of crypto wallets. Without such, a wallet can be quickly emptied. 😭 There is no help line to call or way to reverse a transaction. Remember, only you can defend yourself with knowledge. 🤜

"With great power comes great responsibility"

- Peter Parker Principle

💡 The Do's and Don'ts of Crypto Wallets

Listed in order of what not to do along side with the correct action to do.

🧭1. Using Wallets

⚔️ Don't	✅Do
Send a transaction blindly	Double check the cryptocurrency type, amount, and destination address
Send a large amount to new address	Send a small test transaction firstly
Type a complicated long address	Avoid typos by using a QR scanner or copy/paste an address
Leave your wallet unattended or unlocked	Logout or lock your wallet/device
Blindly trust downloaded wallets	Verify the authenticity of a wallet's hash
Store large amounts of crypto on an exchange or your phone/laptop	Store crypto on a dedicated hardware wallet aka Cold Storage
Use an exchange or 3rd party as a wallet	Reduce counterparty risk by using your own wallet
Carry around too much on mobile wallets	Store only what you need for everyday spending on mobile wallets
Use simple to guess/lazy passwords	Use a "password manager" to generate strong passwords

Elaborate scams or impersonation attempts are common schemes used by fraudsters to steal your private keys. Don't fall for it!

🗝️2. Managing seed phrase and private keys

⚔️ Don't	✅Do
Type/take a photo/save your seed phrase or private keys anywhere online	Always keep your seed phrase or private keys offline
Share your seed phrase with anyone	Understand that anyone, with your seed phrase, can spend your funds
Forget your seed phrase/private keys/wallet PINs	Backup and write/etch them down on a physical object, not online. Even better, use a metal seed.
Only have one copy of your seed phrase	Keep multiple copies stored at multiple locations
Only have a seed written on paper.	Plan in case of a fire or flood. Use a metal seed.

🔐3. Securing your internet, browser & devices

⚔️ Don't	✅Do
Click unknown links that might steal your crypto (phishing)	Verify the correctness of a website's address
Use a wallet on an old device which may be full of vulnerabilities	Keep your phone/laptop up-to-date with security patches
Make transactions over public WIFI	Make transactions in a safe environment or over VPN
Use phone number based 2-factor authentication	Use Authy or OTP-based 2-factor authentication
Use your personal email for crypto	Use a separate dedicated email for crypto
Make transactions on insecure websites with only HTTP in the web address	Check for a padlock meaning the website is secure
Mix personal/work devices with lots of crypto	Use a device solely for the purpose of transacting crypto

Have any more tips? Feel free to contribute.