Scam vs Security

Fraudulent schemes designed to steal cryptocurrency or money through deception, false promises, impersonation, or manipulation, exploiting users' trust, greed, fear, or lack of knowledge to transfer assets permanently and irreversibly to scammers.

The comprehensive practice of protecting cryptocurrency assets, accounts, and personal information through multiple layers of defense including private key protection, account authentication, phishing awareness, operational security, and risk management to prevent theft, loss, or unauthorized access.