Questions worth answering before you begin

Self-custody means you are responsible for the credentials used to sign and recover transactions. Confirm the actual application terms; an interface preview is not a custody guarantee.

Live balance updates and broadcasting normally require connectivity. Offline backups and some signing methods can happen without a network connection.

Record it offline, confirm the order and protect it from unauthorized access. Avoid screenshots, cloud drives and sharing with anyone claiming to be support.

A private key controls an account, while a recovery phrase often reconstructs related keys. Both are sensitive wallet credentials.

Use verified software on a trusted device and your full recovery phrase, then check your accounts and addresses. Never send the phrase in chat.

Confirm the blockchain network and token contract. An asset name alone does not make two networks compatible.

Check the recipient network and address, asset, amount, fees and any permission requests. A small test can help for unfamiliar destinations.

Independently verify the source, publisher and permissions. Do not treat a sponsored search result or a message attachment as proof of legitimacy.

Watch for look-alike domains, urgent rewards, unexpected approvals and websites asking for a recovery phrase. Stop and verify independently.