Getting Started
Learn addresses, seed phrases, private keys, networks, Gas, transaction hashes, DApps and approvals with practical security checks and on-chain verification guidance.
Core concept
An address is a public identifier used to receive assets and reference an account on-chain. Similar address formats can exist across networks, so network selection still matters.
Getting Started should be understood in the broader wallet and on-chain context. Identify the asset, network and controlling address, then determine whether the next step creates a connection, signature, approval or transaction. A clear model of addresses, seed phrases, private keys, networks, Gas, transaction hashes, DApps and approvals makes it easier to separate interface messages from actual on-chain state.
Operating sequence
Seed phrases and private keys control the wallet. Keep them offline, do not screenshot or send them to anyone, and never enter them into untrusted websites.
For addresses, seed phrases, private keys, networks, Gas, transaction hashes, DApps and approvals, use a deliberate sequence: verify the entry point, confirm the network, check the address or contract, review the exact request, then submit. For asset movement, also verify the amount, fee and transaction hash. For DApps, distinguish connection, message signatures, transaction signatures and token approvals because they create different permissions.
Common mistakes and verification
The network defines the execution environment, Gas pays for network resources and the transaction hash is the primary reference for checking on-chain status.
Common mistakes include using the wrong network, copying a bad address, ignoring token contracts, treating pending transactions as failures, or accepting an unclear approval. Troubleshoot addresses, seed phrases, private keys, networks, Gas, transaction hashes, DApps and approvals with verifiable data such as transaction hashes, block heights, address history and contract addresses instead of relying only on interface messages.
Security and risk boundary
A DApp connection may expose an account and later request message signatures, transactions or token approvals. Connection is not blanket consent; evaluate each request separately.
Seed phrases and private keys should remain under the user’s control. Official support should not request them, and verification codes should never be shared. Third-party DApps, smart contracts and network services can introduce risk. Because confirmed transactions are usually not reversible by the wallet alone, pre-signing checks are essential.