When entering the world of crypto, staying safe is really difficult, especially if you are not familiar with the basics of web security. In this space where everyone is shilling the next big thing, and you read about airdrops that make people millionaires, then FOMO also kicks in, things become even trickier. 
So, here are some tips to keep yourself and your funds SAFU.
When entering crypto and your capital is low to medium size, these are the most important pieces of advice to stay safe and keep things simple.

Manage your identities wisely: Use a dedicated email account for each exchange, ICO/IDO, and social media platform, preferably with an encrypted service like Protonmail. Keep these details private.

Secure your passwords offline: Don't rely on digital tools for password storage. Write them down on paper and keep them safe.
Implement 2FA with caution: Enable two-factor authentication everywhere, managing it via a dedicated app.

Use different wallets : have one wallet to store crypto and another to interact with dapps that wallet will have only the necessary fees nothing more . 

Next-level protection:

Avoid public Wi-Fi and use VPN: Trade securely by steering clear of public Wi-Fi networks and always connect through a VPN for an additional layer of protection.

Ultimate-level protection:

Create a trading-specific environment: Have a dedicated laptop solely for trading, avoiding unnecessary URLs. Stick to exchange bookmarks and avoid opening other websites or using messaging apps.

Some statistics 

 https://i.imgur.com/OtSuPkc.png 
[source](https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/2022-crypto-scam-revenue/)
In 2021 more than 10.9 billion dollars worth of crypto have been stolen 

In 2022 more than 5.9 billion dollars worth of crypto have been stolen 

In 2023 we will probably close close to 2 billion dollars worth of crypto. 

So security is really important. 


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