Let’s be honest: the deeper you go into crypto, the more dangerous it gets.

Sure, the gains are exciting—but the traps are real. Some are so well-disguised, even experienced users fall for them.

And no, this isn’t another “click here to save your wallet” kind of post.

This is what I actually do, day by day, to stay safe in a world where one wrong click could cost everything.

1. I Assume Everything Is a Scam (Until Proven Otherwise)

It might sound paranoid—but that mindset has saved me again and again.

• If a token’s pumping for no reason, I wait.

• If someone DMs me with an “opportunity,” I ignore it.

• If a site looks 99% legit, I still double-check the URL.

This doesn't mean I don’t take risks—it means I take informed risks.

2. I Never Sign Blindly

Wallet drainers are evolving. They don’t even need you to “approve” anymore—one bad signature and poof, your funds are gone.

My rule:

If I don’t understand what the signature is doing, I don’t sign it.

Simple. Effective.

3. I Use Burners Like a Pro

Trying a new mint or dApp?
Airdrop claim from a sketchy site?

I use a burner wallet. Always.

• No personal funds inside

• Nothing connected

• Just enough to test the waters

That way, even if it’s a scam, they get nothing.

4. I Don't FOMO Into Hype

By now, I've seen too many people become exit liquidity because they bought the top of a “trend.”

These days, I:

• Let the first pump go

• Watch how the devs and community behave

• Only enter if I still believe in it after the noise dies down

That one habit has saved me more money than I can count.

5. I Talk to Others Before Jumping In

Sometimes, just dropping a question like “Is this legit?” in a trusted crypto group saves you from disaster.

Someone always knows more. Or has been there.

Crypto isn’t a solo game. It’s a hive-mind. Use it.

6. I Don’t Keep All Eggs in One Wallet

Sounds obvious, but I used to keep everything in one MetaMask.

Now I split it:

• Long-term holds (cold storage)

• Active wallet (staking/yielding)

• Burner wallet (testing stuff)

Even if one gets compromised, the rest stay safe.

Final Thought:

Staying safe in crypto isn’t about being perfect.
It’s about being careful, being informed, and learning from others’ mistakes (and your own).

No one is immune to scams. But you can always be one step ahead.