Crypto safety center
Most crypto losses come from scams and simple mistakes, not hacks. Start here before you send anything.
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Learn the dangers
Before you send crypto: the safety pauseBefore you send crypto or approve anything in your wallet, stop and check: is anyone rushing you, did you reach the site yourself, are the coin, network, address and amount right, what permission are you granting, and is anyone asking for your seed phrase? If anything feels unclear, don't approve it yet.Crypto scams: how to spot themCrypto scams usually rely on persuasion rather than hacking: someone builds trust or creates panic, then gets you to send crypto, buy it at an ATM, or reveal your seed phrase.What is a seed phrase?A seed phrase (also called a recovery phrase or secret recovery phrase) is a list of 12 or 24 ordinary words that your wallet creates.Sent crypto to the wrong network?If you sent crypto on the wrong network but to an address you or an exchange control, it can often be recovered, sometimes by contacting the exchange.
Store it safely
What is a crypto wallet?A crypto wallet, also called a blockchain wallet, is an app or device that stores the private keys controlling your crypto.What is a hardware wallet?A hardware wallet is a small device, often like a USB stick, that stores your private keys offline and signs transactions inside the device.How to buy Bitcoin safelyThe safest way for most beginners is to buy a small amount through a well-known, regulated exchange or brokerage you reach by typing its address yourself, secure the account with app-based two-factor authentication, and move larger long-term holdings to a wallet you control.