Good security habits protect your assets—even when nothing “bad” is happening. Use this as a quick checklist.
Sending safely
Confirm the address and network before every send.
For large transfers, do a small test transaction first.
Avoid copying addresses from chats; use your own saved contacts/bookmarks.
Manage permissions
Review token/NFT approvals periodically and revoke ones you no longer need.
Only sign transactions you understand; if the prompt looks unusual, cancel and re-check.
Keep software healthy
Use wallet apps from official sources and keep them up to date.
Limit browser extensions; remove anything you don’t recognize.
Turn on device biometrics/PIN and auto-lock.
Backups & recovery (depends on your wallet)
ONCHAIN® embedded wallet: No seed phrase to manage. Focus on device security and account access (email/log-in methods).
MetaMask / Trust Wallet: Write down your recovery phrase and store it offline in two separate, safe places. Never store it in cloud notes or screenshots.
Organization & visibility
Add the correct token/contract and network to your wallet from official sources so balances display accurately.
Label frequently used addresses (own wallets, trusted contacts) to reduce mistakes.
If you lose access or make a mistake
Do not keep trying random fixes. Pause and assess.
For ONCHAIN® embedded wallet: recover access via your ONCHAIN® login; then review recent activity.
For third-party wallets: use your recovery phrase on a clean device/app; consider revoking approvals and moving assets to a fresh address after recovery.