Wallet basics

Seed phrases, wallets, passwords and 2FA: the foundation everything else rests on.

• Start here: crypto safety in 10 rulesThe ten habits that stop nearly every common crypto theft, from seed phrase leaks to wallet drainers. Read this first.3 min read
• Seed phrases: what they are and how to store themYour 12 or 24 recovery words are the master key to your wallet. How they work, how to back them up, and the mistakes that get them stolen.4 min read
• Hot wallets vs cold walletsBrowser and phone wallets, hardware wallets, exchanges and multisig compared. What each protects you from, and what it does not.3 min read
• Setting up a hardware wallet safelyBuying, unboxing, initialising and using a hardware wallet without falling for tampered devices, fake apps or seed phrase traps.3 min read
• Wallet separation: vault, daily and farming walletsWhy every airdrop hunter should split funds across separate wallets, and how to set up a vault, a daily wallet and burner wallets.2 min read
• Password managers for crypto usersWhy unique passwords matter for exchange and email accounts, how a password manager helps you spot phishing, and what it should never store.2 min read
• Two-factor authentication: SMS vs apps vs security keysNot all 2FA is equal. Why SMS codes are weak, how authenticator apps and passkeys compare, and which to use for exchanges and email.2 min read
• SIM-swap protectionHow attackers hijack your phone number to take over exchange and email accounts, the warning signs, and how to lock your number down.2 min read
• Securing the email behind your crypto accountsYour email can reset your exchange, wallet app and social accounts. How to lock it down and spot the phishing that targets it.2 min read