Glossary
Phishing
A fake site, email, or message that tries to steal keys, passwords, or approvals.
Phishing in crypto looks like a support ticket, a firmware update, an airdrop claim, or a login page that is one letter off. Hardware-wallet shop leaks and helpdesk breaches are fuel: the scammer already knows you bought a box.
Nobody needs your seed phrase to “sync firmware.” Bookmark real URLs. If a message creates urgency, that is the tell.
See also
- ApprovalPermission for a smart contract to move tokens from your address, often wider than people realise.
- Hardware walletA small device that holds keys and asks you to confirm sends on its own screen.
- Seed phraseA list of words that can recreate the private keys. Anyone with the list can empty the wallet.
