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Cold storage explained

Understand how offline signing reduces exposure and where cold storage has limits.

Cold storage explained

ESSENTIAL CONTEXT

Understand the context before acting

Understand how offline signing reduces exposure and where cold storage has limits. Exact screens and networks may vary. Always check the prompts shown on your device before approving an action.

Recommended checklist

01

Understand online exposure

Confirm this step before proceeding. Pause for unexpected approvals, suspicious addresses, or requests for credentials.

02

Define your signing boundary

Confirm this step before proceeding. Pause for unexpected approvals, suspicious addresses, or requests for credentials.

03

Prepare an offline backup

Confirm this step before proceeding. Pause for unexpected approvals, suspicious addresses, or requests for credentials.

04

Revisit your recovery plan

Confirm this step before proceeding. Pause for unexpected approvals, suspicious addresses, or requests for credentials.

COMMON PITFALL

A prompt is not proof

Even if a screen looks normal, independently check credentials, network selection, and transaction details. Pause when something is unclear.

✓ Safe next step

Verify an offline backup before attempting actions that involve real assets.

START WITH A RECOVERY PLAN

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