Stay Safe in Crypto
Your security is paramount. Learn how to protect yourself from scams and safely participate in airdrops. Following these guidelines can save you from losing your funds.
Never Share Your Seed Phrase or Private Keys!
No legitimate airdrop, project, or support team will ever ask for these. Anyone who does is trying to steal your funds.
Essential Security Tips
Never Share Your Private Keys
Legitimate airdrops will NEVER ask for your private keys or seed phrase. Anyone asking for these is a scammer.
Use a Dedicated Wallet
Create a separate wallet for airdrop farming. Keep your main holdings in a different, more secure wallet.
Verify Official Links
Always access airdrop claims through official project websites. Double-check URLs for typos and phishing attempts.
Research Before Participating
Check the project's social media, documentation, and community. Look for red flags like unrealistic promises.
Use Hardware Wallets
For significant holdings, use a hardware wallet (Ledger, Trezor) that never exposes your private keys.
Enable 2FA Everywhere
Use two-factor authentication on all exchanges and platforms. Prefer authenticator apps over SMS.
🚩 Red Flags - Warning Signs
Requests for private keys or seed phrases
Upfront payments required to claim airdrops
Promises of guaranteed high returns
Pressure to act immediately without time to research
Unsolicited DMs about exclusive airdrops
Websites with poor grammar or design
No verifiable team information
Fake social media profiles impersonating projects
Links from unofficial sources or random emails
Smart contracts with suspicious permissions
✅ Green Flags - Good Signs
Official announcement on project's verified channels
Transparent team with public profiles
Clear documentation and tokenomics
Smart contract audits from reputable firms
Active and genuine community discussions
No requests for private keys or upfront payments
Reasonable and achievable requirements
Listed on reputable aggregators like AirdropTracker
Common Scam Types
Wallet Security Strategy
Hot Wallet Best Practices
- Use for small amounts and active trading only
- Regularly review and revoke token approvals
- Keep wallet software updated
- Use reputable wallets (MetaMask, Phantom, etc.)
Cold Storage Guidelines
- Store significant holdings in hardware wallets
- Keep recovery phrase offline in multiple secure locations
- Never type your seed phrase into any website
- Buy hardware wallets only from official sources
Multi-Wallet Strategy
- Main wallet: Long-term holdings (cold storage)
- Trading wallet: Active trading and DeFi
- Airdrop wallet: Farming and new interactions
- Burner wallet: Testing suspicious contracts
If You Suspect You've Been Scammed
- Immediately revoke all token approvals at revoke.cash
- Transfer remaining funds to a new, secure wallet
- Report the scam to the platform and community
- Document everything for potential recovery or reporting
- Never send more funds thinking you can recover losses
Remember: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Stay vigilant, do your research, and never risk more than you can afford to lose.