Category

Crypto Security Basics

Security basics help users understand attack surfaces and how to reduce avoidable risk without giving trading advice.

How to recognize this theme

Common security concepts for wallets, keys, and contracts.

In a daily board, this category groups terms by their shared role. Look for four cards that describe the same mechanism, risk area, or workflow rather than four words that merely sound similar.

Educational context

These entries are vocabulary notes for learning. They are not project endorsements, token recommendations, exchange rankings, or trading signals.

Key Rotation

Key rotation is replacing cryptographic keys or API credentials on a schedule or after exposure to limit the impact of compromised secrets.

Access Control

Access control defines which accounts or roles can perform sensitive actions, helping reduce the risk of unauthorized changes or withdrawals.

Phishing

Phishing is a social-engineering attack that tricks users into revealing secrets or approving malicious transactions by impersonating trusted services.

Bug Bounty

A bug bounty is a program that rewards security researchers for responsibly reporting vulnerabilities so they can be fixed before being exploited.