Recently, I came across a bunch of “unlimited approval” permissions in my wallet again. To put it plainly, it’s pretty much like not locking the door when you sleep: nothing goes wrong most of the time, but if something happens, it’s really uncomfortable. If the contracts on the other side really get hacked, the permissions you granted are a ready-made pass—whether you lose money or not has nothing to do with whether you were watching the chart at the time.

My current habit is basically this: after using a certain DEX/aggregator, I revoke the approval right away. Especially for new protocols and unfamiliar routes. If it’s too much trouble, at least reduce the limit. Don’t be distracted by how lively Layer 2 has been these days, arguing over TPS, fees, and subsidies. Even if the debate is hot, when it comes to asset security, how fast the chain is can’t save you from the unlimited permissions you’ve given away.

Also, my understanding of “long-term” is pretty down-to-earth: it’s not some grand narrative spanning years. It’s more like one month to one quarter. If you can get through a few rounds of emotions and updates, and you’re not knocked back to square one by a single approval incident, then that counts as long-term. Anyway, just take it steady.