Set up an encrypted, non-custodial software wallet Securely record and back up your 12-to-24 word recovery seed phrase offline Enable Hardware MFA (YubiKey/Google Authenticator) on all digital platforms Audit and revoke active smart contract approvals & signatures Verify site SSL certificates and bookmark authentic dApp URLs Configure secure email aliases dedicated to asset management accounts Install and run malware scan to identify background screen recorders Disable SIM-swapping potential with cellular carrier security PINs Finalize offline hardware cold storage cold-start validation