Before You Begin
Before You Begin is best treated as a verification point rather than a background detail.
Practical checks for before you begin
The security of the phone or computer affects whether the wallet and signing screen can be trusted. Keep the operating system updated, use a strong device lock, limit remote-control and screen-sharing access, and be cautious with public Wi-Fi, shared computers, clipboards, and unknown applications.
The selected network determines which blockchain state receives the transaction. Similar names, matching address formats, or EVM compatibility do not make networks interchangeable. Before a transfer, contract call, or bridge operation, confirm that the wallet and destination service support the same network.
Connecting a DApp establishes a session; it does not approve everything that follows. A connected site may still request a message signature, transaction signature, token approval, or network switch. Treat each request as a separate decision and verify its source and purpose.
Managing Networks on Mobile
When working with managing networks on mobile, focus on what can be confirmed before you approve an action.
Practical checks for managing networks on mobile
The selected network determines which blockchain state receives the transaction. Similar names, matching address formats, or EVM compatibility do not make networks interchangeable. Before a transfer, contract call, or bridge operation, confirm that the wallet and destination service support the same network.
The security of the phone or computer affects whether the wallet and signing screen can be trusted. Keep the operating system updated, use a strong device lock, limit remote-control and screen-sharing access, and be cautious with public Wi-Fi, shared computers, clipboards, and unknown applications.
Connecting a DApp establishes a session; it does not approve everything that follows. A connected site may still request a message signature, transaction signature, token approval, or network switch. Treat each request as a separate decision and verify its source and purpose.
Assets and Transaction History
The practical value of understanding assets and transaction history is that it reduces ambiguity during real wallet use.
Practical checks for assets and transaction history
A transaction hash is one of the most useful links back to on-chain facts. On the correct block explorer it can reveal sender, recipient, execution result, block height, gas usage, and confirmation progress. Keeping the hash is more useful for troubleshooting than relying on a screenshot alone.
The security of the phone or computer affects whether the wallet and signing screen can be trusted. Keep the operating system updated, use a strong device lock, limit remote-control and screen-sharing access, and be cautious with public Wi-Fi, shared computers, clipboards, and unknown applications.
The selected network determines which blockchain state receives the transaction. Similar names, matching address formats, or EVM compatibility do not make networks interchangeable. Before a transfer, contract call, or bridge operation, confirm that the wallet and destination service support the same network.
Connecting to DApps
For connecting to dapps, the safest workflow separates what the interface shows from what the blockchain actually records.
Practical checks for connecting to dapps
Connecting a DApp establishes a session; it does not approve everything that follows. A connected site may still request a message signature, transaction signature, token approval, or network switch. Treat each request as a separate decision and verify its source and purpose.
The security of the phone or computer affects whether the wallet and signing screen can be trusted. Keep the operating system updated, use a strong device lock, limit remote-control and screen-sharing access, and be cautious with public Wi-Fi, shared computers, clipboards, and unknown applications.
The selected network determines which blockchain state receives the transaction. Similar names, matching address formats, or EVM compatibility do not make networks interchangeable. Before a transfer, contract call, or bridge operation, confirm that the wallet and destination service support the same network.
Mobile Device Security
Use mobile device security as a checkpoint: identify the network, the intended action, and the information you can independently verify.
Practical checks for mobile device security
The security of the phone or computer affects whether the wallet and signing screen can be trusted. Keep the operating system updated, use a strong device lock, limit remote-control and screen-sharing access, and be cautious with public Wi-Fi, shared computers, clipboards, and unknown applications.
The selected network determines which blockchain state receives the transaction. Similar names, matching address formats, or EVM compatibility do not make networks interchangeable. Before a transfer, contract call, or bridge operation, confirm that the wallet and destination service support the same network.
Connecting a DApp establishes a session; it does not approve everything that follows. A connected site may still request a message signature, transaction signature, token approval, or network switch. Treat each request as a separate decision and verify its source and purpose.
Final check before you finish
- The address, network, and asset match the intended destination
- The signature or approval matches the action you intended
- No seed phrase, private key, or verification code has been shared