CRYPTO TRANSACTION VERIFICATION

Verify before you send or sign.

Use this quick checklist before sending cryptocurrency, approving a transaction or interacting with a wallet.

Slow down before the final click.

Crypto transactions can be difficult or impossible to reverse. Before you sign or send, independently verify the details that matter.

This page is intentionally focused on the transaction itself. If something has already gone wrong with your wallet, transaction, token, swap or exchange, use the troubleshooting center below.

What should I verify most carefully?
Pay particular attention to the asset, network, recipient address, amount and final transaction details. A small mistake in any of these can result in an unwanted transaction.
BEFORE YOU SEND

Check the transaction details.

Work through every check before approving a high-impact crypto transaction.

Is the asset/currency correct?

Confirm that you are sending or receiving the exact coin or token you intended.
Why does this matter?
A transaction can produce consequences that are difficult to reverse. Verify the relevant information independently before taking the final action.

Is the recipient wallet address correct?

Compare the destination address carefully before signing. Do not rely only on a saved name or contact.
Why does this matter?
A transaction can produce consequences that are difficult to reverse. Verify the relevant information independently before taking the final action.

Is the network correct?

Confirm that the network you are using is the network supported by the recipient or destination.
Why does this matter?
A transaction can produce consequences that are difficult to reverse. Verify the relevant information independently before taking the final action.

Is the amount correct?

Check the exact amount, decimals and currency before approving the transaction.
Why does this matter?
A transaction can produce consequences that are difficult to reverse. Verify the relevant information independently before taking the final action.

Is the network fee correct?

Review the gas or network fee and make sure you have enough of the required asset to complete the transaction.
Why does this matter?
A transaction can produce consequences that are difficult to reverse. Verify the relevant information independently before taking the final action.

Is the beneficiary correct?

Confirm that the person, business or service receiving the funds is actually the intended recipient.
Why does this matter?
A transaction can produce consequences that are difficult to reverse. Verify the relevant information independently before taking the final action.

Is the destination correct?

Check that you are sending to the intended wallet, exchange, contract or other destination.
Why does this matter?
A transaction can produce consequences that are difficult to reverse. Verify the relevant information independently before taking the final action.

Have you reviewed the final transaction?

Read the final transaction details immediately before signing or sending. Do not rely on what you expected to see earlier.
Why does this matter?
A transaction can produce consequences that are difficult to reverse. Verify the relevant information independently before taking the final action.

Is the transaction reversible?

Many blockchain transactions cannot simply be reversed after confirmation. Treat every transaction as potentially irreversible.
Why does this matter?
A transaction can produce consequences that are difficult to reverse. Verify the relevant information independently before taking the final action.

Is someone creating pressure?

Urgency is a reason to pause and verify independently, especially when money or an irreversible transaction is involved.
Why does this matter?
A transaction can produce consequences that are difficult to reverse. Verify the relevant information independently before taking the final action.
Final transaction review

Before you press Send, Confirm or Sign, check:

  • Asset ✓
  • Recipient address ✓
  • Network ✓
  • Amount ✓
  • Network fee ✓
  • Beneficiary ✓
  • Destination ✓
  • Final transaction details ✓

If anything does not match what you intended, stop before signing or sending.

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Wallet not showing a token? Transaction pending? Swap failing? Insufficient gas? Wrong network? Exchange order not going through? Need help understanding a crypto problem?

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VERIFY BEFORE YOU TRUST.

Verify the asset, address, network, amount and final transaction details before you sign or send.