Understand
before you act.
Your keys. Your backup. Your next click. Build the habits that help you protect all three, before any money moves.
Start with your keysNo wallet connection. Take your time.
- Your keysWho can spend?
- Your backupCan you recover?
- Your next clickWhat does it allow?
What do you need to check next?
You do not need to learn everything at once. Follow the path in order, or open the question closest to you.
Something feels wrong?Who has the power to spend?
Wallet safety starts with knowing who controls the keys and how you would regain access.
Understand wallets and keysWhat would this request hand over?
A convincing message still needs checking when it asks for access, secrets or a payment.
Recognise scam requestsWhat are you trusting an exchange to do?
An account balance depends on a service: check custody, withdrawal rules and the costs of moving coins.
Check an exchange safelyWhich Bitcoin are you looking at?
BTC, fork coins and the Bitcoin Ecosystem family need separate checks; a shared name is no safety guarantee.
Make sense of the Bitcoin familyWhat sits behind the token label?
Ethereum, stablecoins and new tokens have different designs; a familiar label cannot establish safety.
Explore other coins and token trapsYour recovery phrase is never a support ticket.
Anyone asking for it is asking for control of your wallet. Keep it private, even when the message sounds helpful.
Build your backup planWant to learn more?
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