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The Crypto Wallet Mistake That Cost Me My USDC


by askara July 31st, 2025

I lost crypto in a wallet breach. Learn how it happened, what I did wrong, and the security steps every user should take to avoid getting scammed.

“Your Wallet Isn’t as Safe as You Think”

We often hear people say that blockchain is the most secure technology out there. And that’s not entirely wrong, but it’s not the whole truth either.

Yes, once data is on-chain, it’s nearly impossible to tamper with. But the real vulnerability? It’s before the data even touches the blockchain, us, the users. Your wallet isn’t as secure as you might believe.

And I learned that the hard way.

Crypto is exciting, empowering, and full of opportunities, but let me tell you from personal experience, it can also be risky if you’re not careful. I learned this the hard way when I lost my ...


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