Updated February 20, 2026
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Wallet Approval Security Checklist
A practical checklist for reviewing and revoking risky token approvals across EVM chains.
Before You Connect
- • Verify the dApp domain and bookmark official URLs before connecting your wallet.
- • Use a dedicated DeFi wallet for daily interactions and keep treasury assets in cold storage.
- • Check recent community reports and audit status when using a new protocol.
During Approval
- • Prefer exact-amount approvals instead of unlimited approvals whenever possible.
- • Confirm spender contract address in wallet prompt and compare with official docs.
- • Avoid signing approvals on unknown pages forwarded from social media links.
Post-Transaction Monitoring
- • Review active approvals weekly and revoke permissions no longer needed.
- • Track high-risk approvals by token value and protocol trust score.
- • Keep a monthly security log with chain, spender address, and revoke status.