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Wallet FAQs
Practical answers about key custody, recovery phrases, supported networks and safer transfers.
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Answers for important decisions
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Self-custody means controlling your own credentials. Verify the actual implementation before relying on any wallet; a UI preview is not proof of custody.
Checking on-chain activity and broadcasting transactions require connectivity, but recording recovery credentials should be done offline.
Record the words in order offline, and avoid screenshots, chats, email, cloud documents and unfamiliar websites.
A private key enables signing for an address; a recovery phrase commonly restores a set of wallet keys. Both require careful protection.
Confirm your backup first, then restore in a trusted app. Review account derivation and network selection afterward.
USDT exists on multiple networks. Confirm the chain and token contract supported at both ends.
Verify the address, chain, token, amount, network fee and requested permissions. Consider a small test when appropriate.
Verify the domain and app source. Do not share your recovery phrase with anyone claiming to provide installation support.
Look out for urgent messages, recovery-phrase requests and unexpected approval or signing prompts.