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Recently, someone in the group was showing off "new airdrop tasks" again, and I almost went to authorize my wallet but pulled back... I also watched the cross-chain bridge being hacked before, and my mindset was directly corrected: it's not about being afraid of missing out, but about being afraid of getting rekt.
Now, when I encounter interactions that require crossing back and forth and multiple signatures, I’d rather go slower, watch others step into the pit first, since I’m not relying on a miracle coin to turn things around.
My current approach is pretty simple: only use a small account + small amounts, avoid cross-chain if possible; limit the authorization amount, and revoke the authorization after use.
Also, when an oracle or such abnormal quote appears and everyone is waiting for "confirmation," I think this consensus is pretty good—apply it to airdrops too—wait until on-chain data, project responses, and community feedback are stable before acting.
Missing out is okay, follow the plan, and save money compared to impulsiveness.