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Recently, someone has been urging me to "hurry up and interact, or you'll miss the airdrop."
I'm actually quite conflicted: afraid of FOMO, but more afraid of being exploited.
My current approach is to first think through the process clearly: only interact with L2 and bridges I understand, calculate the fees, and don't do dozens of transactions just for a few dollars in gas;
also try to keep interactions similar to normal user behavior, doing one or two transactions and then stopping, avoiding operations that seem too script-like.
Wallets should be kept separate, with regular use, interaction, and storage not mixed, to prevent a single breach from compromising everything if a bridge or authorization issues occur someday.
Recently, some regions have tightened taxes and compliance, and the uncertainty around deposits and withdrawals really amplifies anxiety.
The more anxious I get, the easier it is to slip up and chase the "last train."
Anyway, I prefer to participate less rather than expose myself to full risk just for potential gains…
Let's see how it goes.