YOUR FIRST STEP TO SELF-CUSTODY

Own your keys.
Own your future.

A clear, considered start to managing digital assets on your terms. Learn the essentials, build good habits, and move forward with confidence.

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Security begins with you.
Take it one step at a time.

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A SIMPLE, SAFER START

Four steps.
A stronger foundation.

You don’t need to know everything on day one. Start with the fundamentals and make each decision deliberately.

Unbox & connect

Start with a trusted source. Check the packaging, then connect your hardware wallet to your computer or phone and follow the on-screen prompts.

Set up your device

Choose a PIN directly on your device. Your PIN protects access; it is not a substitute for your recovery phrase, so keep both private.

Write down your recovery phrase

Record every word in order, offline. Never photograph it, type it into a website, or share it with anyone—not even someone claiming to be support.

Verify before you approve

Install the official companion app, add accounts, and review transaction details on the device screen. Confirm only when the address and amount are right.

YOUR DEVICEYOUR DECISION

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO KNOW

Your recovery phrase
is the master key.

It can restore access to your assets if your device is lost or damaged. Keep it offline, somewhere private and secure. No legitimate support agent will ever ask you to reveal it.

Learn the security essentials

THE BEGINNER’S FIELD GUIDE

Confidence is built
one good habit at a time.

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A thoughtful start to
digital ownership.

Taking control of your digital assets starts with understanding who holds the keys. A hardware wallet keeps your private keys offline, away from the everyday risks of internet-connected devices. It does not store coins themselves; it safeguards the credentials that let you access and manage them.

Begin by purchasing from an official source and initializing your device yourself. Choose a PIN that only you know. During setup, your device will generate a recovery phrase: a sequence of words that can restore your wallet if the device is lost. Write it down in order and store it somewhere private, durable, and offline. Anyone who sees this phrase may be able to access your assets. Never enter it into a website or share it with anyone.

Next, install the official companion app and follow its guidance to add accounts. Before approving a transaction, check the destination address and amount on your hardware wallet’s own screen—not only on your computer. This independent verification is one of your most valuable security habits.

Self-custody brings independence and responsibility together. Keep your device software current, pause when something feels unexpected, and remember: no legitimate support team needs your recovery phrase. Take your time. Good security is a practice, not a race.

YOUR JOURNEY, YOUR RULES

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Own your keys.Own your future.

Four steps.A stronger foundation.