Steps
Verify the domain and active network before connectingSeparate account requests from signature requestsMake the spender and allowance explicitClean up sessions and old approvals afterward- 01
Verify the domain and active network before connecting
Breaking Verify the domain and active network before connecting into smaller decisions is more reliable than accepting a single page-level conclusion. Phishing pages often rely on lookalike domains, search ads, direct messages or fake promotions. Use a trusted entry point and verify the domain. A familiar logo, polished design or urgent warning does not make a site legitimate.
The same-looking address format can exist on different networks, while balances, gas assets, contracts and transaction histories remain separate. Choose the network based on where the asset actually exists and what the recipient supports, not just the token name shown in the interface. The same button label can produce very different results on a different network, contract or permission context, which is why labels alone are not enough.
A DApp connection usually begins by requesting an account address or session, then may ask for signatures, transactions or approvals. Connecting is not the same as revealing a private key, but users should still verify the domain, session and network and disconnect when finished. If the purpose or target of a request cannot be understood, the safer next step is to stop rather than add permissions or repeatedly resubmit.
What is easy to miss
- Verify the network, address or contract source relevant to verify the domain and active network before connecting.
- Confirm that the request matches the intended action instead of relying on a familiar label.
- Keep public identifiers such as transaction hashes for verification while keeping private credentials under your own control.
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Separate account requests from signature requests
The easiest way to understand Separate account requests from signature requests is to place it inside a real wallet workflow. Permission scope determines what a third party can do and how much value is exposed. Distinguishing account visibility, message signing, transaction submission and token approval helps users avoid treating a low-impact connection like a high-impact authorization and makes suspicious requests easier to spot.
A signature proves that an account approved a message or transaction. Some message signatures do not transfer funds directly but can still authorize login or later actions. Before signing, review the recognizable domain, target, amount, permissions and any expiry. These questions are best resolved through public on-chain records, trusted sources and the wallet’s local information rather than explanations from an unknown person.
Web connections usually create a session between the browser and the wallet. A site receives the account information the user allows and can then request signatures or transactions. Connecting does not hand over the private key, and it does not make every later request trustworthy. Even when the wallet interface shows a result, important actions are easier to verify later when you keep the relevant public identifiers.
Before you confirm
- Verify the network, address or contract source relevant to separate account requests from signature requests.
- Confirm that the request matches the intended action instead of relying on a familiar label.
- Keep public identifiers such as transaction hashes for verification while keeping private credentials under your own control.
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Make the spender and allowance explicit
With Make the spender and allowance explicit, one common mistake is treating interface text as the final on-chain truth. A token approval allows a contract to spend a token under defined conditions. Excessive allowance or approval to the wrong contract increases exposure. Verify the spender, token, amount and purpose, and periodically revoke permissions that are no longer needed.
Token names and icons can be copied, so the contract address is a stronger identity check. When adding a custom token or handling an unfamiliar asset, verify the contract, network and token details from a trusted source rather than relying on a similar name. When the page does not match what you expected, canceling is usually safer than pushing through. Then verify the transaction hash, contract address or explorer record independently.
A smart contract executes rules deployed on-chain. Wallets may show a readable summary, but complex interactions can include nested calls. For unfamiliar contracts, high allowances or requests you cannot understand, stop and verify through an independent source. If the purpose or target of a request cannot be understood, the safer next step is to stop rather than add permissions or repeatedly resubmit.
Make the checks repeatable
- Verify the network, address or contract source relevant to make the spender and allowance explicit.
- Confirm that the request matches the intended action instead of relying on a familiar label.
- Keep public identifiers such as transaction hashes for verification while keeping private credentials under your own control.
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Clean up sessions and old approvals afterward
For Clean up sessions and old approvals afterward, start with information that can be independently verified. Disconnecting a DApp ends the current session but usually does not revoke token approvals already recorded on-chain. After an interaction, close sessions you no longer need and separately review any approvals that remain active.
Revoking an approval requires a new on-chain transaction that updates existing permissions, so network fees may apply. Verify the network, token and approved contract before revoking. Disconnecting a website session is not a substitute for an on-chain revocation. The same button label can produce very different results on a different network, contract or permission context, which is why labels alone are not enough.
Transaction history should distinguish submitted, included in a block and further-confirmed states. A delayed interface update does not necessarily mean failure; the transaction hash and execution result on the correct network are the primary verification points. Even when the wallet interface shows a result, important actions are easier to verify later when you keep the relevant public identifiers.
Practical checks
- Verify the network, address or contract source relevant to clean up sessions and old approvals afterward.
- Confirm that the request matches the intended action instead of relying on a familiar label.
- Keep public identifiers such as transaction hashes for verification while keeping private credentials under your own control.