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Claim Safety
How to Claim an Airdrop Safely
A practical checklist for claiming airdrops safely by verifying links, wallet prompts, gas, approvals, and claim contracts.
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What this means
Safe airdrop claiming starts with verifying the official source, reading wallet prompts, checking gas, and avoiding unnecessary approvals.
Core ideas
What to understand first
- Use the official claim page only.
- Read the wallet prompt before confirming.
- Check whether the transaction is a claim or an approval.
- Use a separate wallet when possible.
Safety checklist
What to check before acting
- Verify the domain.
- Check social and documentation links.
- Review transaction details.
- Revoke approvals after risky claims.
Risk note
Common mistakes to avoid
- Fake claim pages can drain wallets.
- Malicious approvals can expose tokens.
- Urgency can make users sign dangerous messages.