Answers to common wallet questions

This website explains self-custody principles. Actual key handling depends on the software you use. Verify its documentation before assuming anyone can recover your credentials.

Some local information can be viewed offline, but balances and broadcasting transactions generally need network access. Offline key storage is a separate topic.

Record it accurately in order, offline. Avoid screenshots, chats and unencrypted cloud drives, and account for physical damage or loss.

A private key authorizes signing for an address. A recovery phrase can derive multiple keys. Both are highly sensitive credentials.

Use a trusted device and your verified recovery credentials, follow the wallet’s documented recovery flow, then check addresses and networks.

USDT exists on multiple networks. Check the network and token contract rather than relying on the symbol alone.

Check the recipient address, network, token, amount and fee. Consider a test transfer for a new destination.

Verify the domain, publisher, system warnings and permissions. Be cautious with ads, unsolicited messages and urgent-update claims.

Requests for a recovery phrase to unlock an account, claim a reward or upgrade a wallet are serious warning signs. Stop and verify independently.