Wallet Security

A blockchain transaction may be irreversible. Good wallet habits are therefore not optional: they are part of owning and using digital assets responsibly.

Golden rule: Never give anyone your seed phrase, recovery phrase, passphrase or private key. HILEX will never ask you for them.

1. Understand your wallet credentials

Your wallet address is usually designed to be shared so others can send assets to you. Your private key or recovery phrase is different: it provides control over the wallet. Anyone who obtains it may be able to control your assets.

2. Store recovery information safely

Keep recovery information offline in a secure location where only you or a trusted recovery arrangement can access it. Avoid ordinary chat messages, email drafts, screenshots or cloud notes for storing secret wallet credentials.

3. Stop phishing before it starts

Scammers often imitate legitimate websites, support teams, wallet apps and social-media accounts. They may create urgency: “verify now,” “claim now,” “your wallet will be suspended,” or “send funds to unlock.” Verify independently before acting.

4. Check every transaction

Before confirming a transaction, verify the recipient address, asset, network and amount. For an unfamiliar destination, consider a small test transaction first when fees and the network make that practical.

5. Protect the device

Use a strong screen lock and device updates.
Install wallet software only from official sources.
Avoid unknown APK files, browser extensions and “wallet repair” tools.
Do not conduct sensitive wallet activity on shared or untrusted devices.
Use multi-factor authentication for custodial accounts where supported.

Example: Someone in a Telegram or WhatsApp group offers to “synchronize” or “validate” your wallet and asks for the recovery phrase. That is a red flag. A legitimate support process should not require your secret recovery phrase.

Before you press Send

✓ Recipient
Check the full address, not only the first few characters.

✓ Network
Confirm sender and receiver support the same network.

✓ Amount
Check decimal places and transaction fees.

✓ Purpose
Understand exactly what you are approving.

Knowledge Check

1. Can you safely share your wallet address?

Answer: Generally yes, if it is the public receiving address. Never confuse it with a private key or recovery phrase.

2. A support agent asks for your seed phrase to fix your wallet. What should you do?

Answer: Do not provide it. Stop the interaction and verify support through official channels.

3. Why can a small test transaction help?

Answer: It can help confirm that the address and network are correct before sending a larger amount.

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