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Recently, I've been bouncing between Layer 2 and the mainnet, basically trying to find a middle ground between saving on gas fees and minimizing hassle: for small, frequent transactions, I use L2 for a smoother experience; for long-term storage or large transfers, I stick to the mainnet for peace of mind. Yes, it's more expensive, but I feel more secure. The same goes for position management—don't be scared by daily charts; first, figure out how much loss you can tolerate before taking action.
Lately, hardware wallets have been out of stock, and phishing links are everywhere. I actually prefer to go "a bit slower": look at addresses a couple more times, try small transfers first, and ignore unfamiliar links altogether. My biggest fear isn't slow pace, but chaos—clicking once randomly could cost me all the gas savings I worked for earlier. That's all for now.