Wallets, Security & Self-Custody
Master crypto security fundamentals — custody decisions, seed phrase protection, 2FA setup, safe transfers, and incident response — so you never lose funds to preventable mistakes.
Lessons
Custodial vs Non-Custodial: Decision Framework
Understand the tradeoffs between custodial and non-custodial wallets and build a threat model to decide which is right for your situation.
Seed Phrase Rules (Never Cloud)
Understand what a seed phrase is, why it must never be stored digitally, and the correct methods for secure offline backup.
Tool Lab: 2FA + Account Hardening
Set up authenticator-based 2FA, a password manager, and email security to harden your exchange accounts against the most common attack vectors.
Tool Lab: Safe Transfer Workflow (Test Tx)
Build a disciplined, step-by-step workflow for sending crypto that includes test transactions, network verification, and explorer confirmation.
Phishing & Impersonation Casebook
Analyze real phishing and impersonation attack patterns against Indian crypto users and build a stop-and-verify habit.
Approvals & Drainers (DeFi Safety Intro)
Understand smart contract approvals, how wallet drainers exploit them, and the essential practice of revoking unnecessary approvals.
Hardware Wallets: When Worth It
Understand what a hardware wallet actually protects against, when the investment makes sense, and how to set one up correctly.
Security Incident Response Playbook
Build and internalize a clear incident response playbook for the two critical scenarios: compromised exchange account and compromised wallet.
Monthly Security Review Routine
Build a repeatable monthly security review that keeps your accounts and wallets hardened over time as threats evolve.
Boss Challenge: Timed Recovery + Exam
Demonstrate security mastery by passing a comprehensive security exam with ≥90% and completing a timed wallet recovery simulation without critical errors.
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