Wallet Security Best Practices
Protect your digital assets with multi-factor authentication, cold storage, and secure transaction practices.
Get Started1. Multi-Factor Authentication
Enable 2FA using FIDO2/WebAuthn, biometrics, and recovery hardware.
Step-by-Step Setup
- Enable FIDO2 security key integration
- Add biometric verification
- Store recovery codes securely
2. Hardware Security
Cold Storage Solutions
Store large amounts in offline hardware wallets with secure enclave technology.
- Ledger/Trezor compatible
- Auto-lock after inactivity
Hot Wallet Safeguards
For small balances and daily use, use our secure online interface with:
- 2-factor encryption
- Biometric authentication
- Time-based session expiration
- Transaction whitelisting
3. Transaction Security
Verify Before You Execute
import { verifyTransaction } from 'wallet-sdk';
const isValid = await verifyTransaction({
to: '0xAbc123..',
amount: '0.5 ETH',
gas: '55 Gwei'
});
if (isValid) {
// Proceed with hardware signature
}
Always verify transaction details using hardware wallet signature confirmation before executing.
4. Recovery Procedures
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Emergency Recovery
1. Keep recovery phrase in secure offline storage
2. Use multisig recovery with trusted entities
3. Verify emergency access with biometrics