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Recently, I saw new L1/L2 incentives to boost TVL again, and old users are complaining "mining, selling, and dumping"... Honestly, at this point, it's more important to think clearly: before earning that little bit of profit, how are you really managing your keys?
My rough categorization now is: if your assets aren't large and you're just doing daily transactions on the chain, a hardware wallet is enough—at least avoid the pitfall of "hot wallet all in one go"; but if your funds are so big that you start thinking before bed, "Did I sign the wrong transaction?", single signatures can feel a bit uneasy, multi-signature is more secure, but the cost is a bit more hassle and slower transfers. As for social recovery, I think it's quite suitable for those "worried about losing mnemonic phrases / clumsy users," but you also have to accept that trust relationships can't be completely risk-free. Choosing who to be your guardian really needs careful consideration... Anyway, I personally use small amounts for convenience, and for large amounts, I prefer to go through some trouble—just sticking to this for now.