Just now my phone popped up a red dot saying “Wallet has a new login,” I was so startled I shook and clicked in, only to realize it was me who forgot to switch chains last night… It’s in moments like these that I realize: security isn’t about how many terms you can recite, but whether you can keep your assets safe even when panicking.

To put it simply, small daily amounts are enough to use a hardware wallet, like putting cash in your pocket but with a zipper; for slightly larger assets or long-term positions, multi-signature is more like “you need two keys to open the door,” troublesome but can prevent impulsive actions and phishing. I think social recovery is suitable for those who “fear losing the mnemonic more than theft,” but only if you trust those few “friends/devices,” otherwise recovery becomes impossible and adds risk.

Recently, L2s are arguing loudly over TPS, fees, and subsidies, but I care more about how you actually store the keys… No matter how fast the chain runs, one wrong authorization can make you suffer for half a month. Anyway, my current standard is simple: the larger the assets, the less you should treat “convenience” as the top priority.