SECURITY PRINCIPLES
Private Keys and Recovery Phrases
Learn how private keys and recovery phrases relate, what access they grant, and how to respond to suspected exposure.
01 / THE ESSENTIALS
A practical review before you continue
A private key controls an address; a phrase can typically restore multiple accounts
Take time to verify each detail using trusted information. Avoid rushing irreversible actions or sharing sensitive credentials.
Do not photograph or paste secrets into unknown websites
Take time to verify each detail using trusted information. Avoid rushing irreversible actions or sharing sensitive credentials.
If exposure is suspected, assess moving assets to a fresh wallet
Take time to verify each detail using trusted information. Avoid rushing irreversible actions or sharing sensitive credentials.
02 / WHY IT MATTERS
Security is a sequence of decisions
No single feature makes a wallet risk-free. Device safety, private backups, correct networks, and transaction review must work together.
03 / SAFE NEXT ACTION
A simple final checklist
Pause before irreversible steps, verify the environment, and return to your offline backup if you need to confirm recovery readiness.