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Participation & Wallet Hygiene
How to Use a Wallet for Airdrops
Learn how to use wallets for airdrops while reducing exposure to fake claim pages, risky approvals, and wallet drainers.
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What this means
Airdrop wallets should be treated as exposed wallets with limited funds, careful approvals, and regular activity review.
Core ideas
What to understand first
- Airdrop wallets should not hold your main assets.
- Wallet connections should be reviewed regularly.
- Approvals should be limited or revoked when no longer needed.
- Gas should be kept only as needed.
Safety checklist
What to check before acting
- Use a separate wallet.
- Review approvals after claims.
- Disconnect unknown dApps.
- Keep records of campaign interactions.
Risk note
Common mistakes to avoid
- Airdrop wallets can become targets of phishing.
- Old approvals can remain risky.
- Connecting to many sites increases exposure.