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Stablecoin Safety Checklist

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7-Minute Stablecoin Safety Checklist

Last updated: Aug 2025 • Education only, not financial advice.

How to use: Skim the 7 sections and tick each box before moving funds. Most people can complete this in ~7 minutes.

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1) Choose the right stablecoin

Issuer publishes frequent, independent attestations of reserves.
Reserves are mostly cash & short-term T-bills (not risky commercial paper).
Redemption track record exists (1:1 redeemable for fiat by verified customers).
You understand issuer jurisdiction & potential regulatory actions.

2) Pick the correct network

Sender and receiver both support the same blockchain (e.g., Ethereum, Solana, Tron).
You verified the token contract (official contract address, no look-alikes).
Estimated fees and confirmation time are acceptable.

3) Wallet hygiene

Hot wallet (daily) and cold wallet (savings) are separate.
Seed phrase is offline (paper/metal), never photographed, never typed on a website.
Hardware wallet firmware verified; optional passphrase enabled for larger balances.

4) Counterparty checks

Exchange/app has clear company details, support, and a real compliance page.
No pressure to deposit via unverified links or Telegram/DMs.
Small test transaction completed successfully before sending the full amount.

5) Safe transfer procedure

Copied address matches the receiver and the chosen network.
Send a tiny test amount; wait for confirmations; verify receipt.
Send the remainder; k

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