Security
Plain-language guides on wallets, networks and staying safe, written by the My Chain team.
What is a seed phrase, and how do you protect it?
Twelve ordinary words can control an entire wallet. Here is how they work and how to store them.
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The 10-minute crypto security checklist
Small habits that block the most common ways accounts and wallets get compromised.
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How to spot and avoid crypto scams
Fake support, giveaways and investment groups follow the same patterns. Learn them once.
ReadCrypto terms, explained
From addresses to yield, short, clear definitions.
Network fee
What the blockchain charges to include your transaction.
Private key
The secret number that authorises spending from an address.
Seed phrase
Twelve or twenty-four words that back up an entire wallet.
Stablecoin
A token designed to hold a steady value, usually one US dollar.
Two-factor authentication
A second sign-in step on top of your password.
Open your My Chain account
It takes about a minute. Your wallet phrase and 2FA are set up on the way in.