Understand keys, addresses and signing
Complete this check, confirm that your environment and information source are trustworthy, and pause whenever a request seems unclear.
🔐 Practical guide
Private keys and recovery phrases explained
Private keys authorize control over addresses; a recovery phrase typically restores a set of keys. Protect both carefully.
KEY IDEA
Understand before you act
Private keys authorize control over addresses; a recovery phrase typically restores a set of keys. Protect both carefully.
⚠ Anyone with your recovery phrase may gain control of assets.
ACTION SEQUENCE
Step-by-step checklist
Separate recovery phrases from app passwords
Complete this check, confirm that your environment and information source are trustworthy, and pause whenever a request seems unclear.
Never reveal keys in a web form
Complete this check, confirm that your environment and information source are trustworthy, and pause whenever a request seems unclear.
Check offline backups for legibility
Complete this check, confirm that your environment and information source are trustworthy, and pause whenever a request seems unclear.
COMMON MISTAKES
Avoid rushed decisions
Anyone with your recovery phrase may gain control of assets.
NEXT STEP
Keep it verifiable
For irreversible blockchain actions, pausing to check and verify is often the safer decision.
Before you begin
Move forward with clarity
Verify the source, protect your recovery phrase and check the network, recipient and amount before every transfer.
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