🛡️ Essential Security

Security Guide

Protect yourself from scams and learn to keep your digital assets safe.

Level: Essential
Duration: 30 min

1. The Golden Rule

The most important rule in crypto

The absolute most important rule in all of Web3 security is simple but critical:

NEVER share your seed phrase or private key with ANYONE.

No legitimate company, tech support, or expert will ever ask for this information. Anyone who asks is trying to steal from you immediately.

Who Will NOT Ask?

MetaMask Support

They will never ask for your seed phrase

Ledger / Trezor

Hardware wallets never need your online seed input

OpenSea / Exchanges

Support agents do not need your keys to help you

Memento Academy

We will never ask for your private keys

Crypto Security Layers

Your Defense in Depth

Your Security Layers

Hardware

Ledger/Trezor (Cold Storage)

Software

2FA Apps, Password Manager

Knowledge

Verify URLs, Ignore DMs

SEED PHRASE

Never Share!

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2. Phishing Attacks

Impersonation scams

3. Fake Tech Support

Scammers pretending to help

4. Fake Airdrops

The malicious token scam

5. What to do if hacked?

Emergency response plan

6. Protection Tools

Software to keep you safe

7. Security Checklist

Review your setup

8. Security FAQs

Common security questions