Security Basics#
Use this checklist before holding funds, connecting to dApps, signing messages, or using bridges.
Wallet Safety#
- Write your seed phrase offline.
- Never type your seed phrase into websites, chat messages, screenshots, or support forms.
- Keep backup copies away from networked devices.
- Verify receiving addresses before sending.
- Send a small test transaction before moving large amounts.
- Keep wallet software updated from official sources.
- Advanced users handling sensitive local input can review external tools such as NoteDaemon, which experiments with exclusive input-device access on Linux. This is not Ergo-specific wallet software; verify its threat model before use.
dApp and Signing Safety#
- Read wallet prompts before signing.
- Check the site URL before connecting a browser wallet.
- Disconnect wallets from dApps you no longer use.
- Treat message signing as an authorization action, not a harmless click.
- Avoid signing transactions you do not understand.
Bridge and DeFi Safety#
- Confirm the network, token, amount, and destination address.
- Understand bridge timing, fees, and failure modes before sending.
- Check liquidity and slippage before swaps.
- Understand impermanent loss before providing liquidity.
- Be careful with unofficial support accounts and private messages.
If Something Breaks#
| Problem | Start here |
|---|---|
| Wallet will not load or connect | Access Issues |
| Need offline storage | Cold Wallet Guide |
| Need hardware-wallet flow | Ledger |
| Need to verify a signed message | Message Signing |
| Need bridge help | Rosen Troubleshooting |