Confirm the network identity
Key idea
The same-looking address may be used across different network environments. Before sending assets, confirm that both sides are using the same network and understand the target network’s rules for gas, confirmations and block explorer lookups. For Gas & Confirmations, start by identifying the object you are actually interacting with. Interface labels and icons are not enough; addresses, network names, contract addresses and transaction hashes should be cross-checked against verifiable on-chain information when appropriate. The same-looking address may be used across different network environments. Before sending assets, confirm that both sides are using the same network and understand the target network’s rules for gas, confirmations and block explorer lookups.
The same-looking address may be used across different network environments. Before sending assets, confirm that both sides are using the same network and understand the target network’s rules for gas, confirmations and block explorer lookups. Before submitting a transfer, signature or approval, perform a final review of the destination, network, asset, amount, gas terms, contract and permission scope. On-chain transactions generally cannot be reversed by the wallet alone, so prevention is more reliable than recovery. The same-looking address may be used across different network environments. Before sending assets, confirm that both sides are using the same network and understand the target network’s rules for gas, confirmations and block explorer lookups.
Fees and confirmations
Key idea
The same-looking address may be used across different network environments. Before sending assets, confirm that both sides are using the same network and understand the target network’s rules for gas, confirmations and block explorer lookups. Before submitting a transfer, signature or approval, perform a final review of the destination, network, asset, amount, gas terms, contract and permission scope. On-chain transactions generally cannot be reversed by the wallet alone, so prevention is more reliable than recovery. The same-looking address may be used across different network environments. Before sending assets, confirm that both sides are using the same network and understand the target network’s rules for gas, confirmations and block explorer lookups.
The same-looking address may be used across different network environments. Before sending assets, confirm that both sides are using the same network and understand the target network’s rules for gas, confirmations and block explorer lookups. If information conflicts, stop the action and verify the source again. Urgency, countdowns or claims from supposed support staff should not reduce your checking standards. If a DApp or contract is unfamiliar, cancel the request and verify its public documentation and contract address first. The same-looking address may be used across different network environments. Before sending assets, confirm that both sides are using the same network and understand the target network’s rules for gas, confirmations and block explorer lookups.
Cross-network considerations
Key idea
The same-looking address may be used across different network environments. Before sending assets, confirm that both sides are using the same network and understand the target network’s rules for gas, confirmations and block explorer lookups. If information conflicts, stop the action and verify the source again. Urgency, countdowns or claims from supposed support staff should not reduce your checking standards. If a DApp or contract is unfamiliar, cancel the request and verify its public documentation and contract address first. The same-looking address may be used across different network environments. Before sending assets, confirm that both sides are using the same network and understand the target network’s rules for gas, confirmations and block explorer lookups.
The same-looking address may be used across different network environments. Before sending assets, confirm that both sides are using the same network and understand the target network’s rules for gas, confirmations and block explorer lookups. For long-term use, turn security checks into routine: keep recovery material offline, maintain device hygiene, avoid entering secrets on public computers, use public networks cautiously, review old approvals and retain transaction hashes for later verification. The same-looking address may be used across different network environments. Before sending assets, confirm that both sides are using the same network and understand the target network’s rules for gas, confirmations and block explorer lookups.
Verify with a block explorer
Key idea
The same-looking address may be used across different network environments. Before sending assets, confirm that both sides are using the same network and understand the target network’s rules for gas, confirmations and block explorer lookups. For long-term use, turn security checks into routine: keep recovery material offline, maintain device hygiene, avoid entering secrets on public computers, use public networks cautiously, review old approvals and retain transaction hashes for later verification. The same-looking address may be used across different network environments. Before sending assets, confirm that both sides are using the same network and understand the target network’s rules for gas, confirmations and block explorer lookups.
The same-looking address may be used across different network environments. Before sending assets, confirm that both sides are using the same network and understand the target network’s rules for gas, confirmations and block explorer lookups. For Gas & Confirmations, start by identifying the object you are actually interacting with. Interface labels and icons are not enough; addresses, network names, contract addresses and transaction hashes should be cross-checked against verifiable on-chain information when appropriate. The same-looking address may be used across different network environments. Before sending assets, confirm that both sides are using the same network and understand the target network’s rules for gas, confirmations and block explorer lookups.
Action checklist
- Never send a seed phrase, private key or verification code to anyone.
- Check the address, network and amount before transfers.
- Review the domain, contract and permissions before signing for a DApp.
- Consider revoking approvals that are no longer needed.
On-chain transactions generally cannot be reversed by the wallet alone. Third-party DApps, smart contracts and network services may involve technical or operational risk.