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Section 05

Security & Scams

The habits that keep your crypto safe, and the tricks scammers use most often.

Start with “How to spot crypto scams”2 lessons · about 10 minutes in total
  1. 1How to spot crypto scamsMost crypto theft doesn't involve hacking the blockchain. It involves tricking people into handing over their keys or signing a malicious transaction.Beginner6 min read
  2. 2A wallet security checklistA handful of habits (offline backups, a hardware wallet for savings, bookmarking real sites and reviewing approvals) prevents most losses.Beginner4 min read

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