💔 “Everything I earned as an artist in Web3 — gone in a heartbeat.” 💔
How did it happen?
DeeKay, an excellent animator and talented NFT artist, boarded a flight with peace of mind. But when he landed after a 14-hour journey, his world came crashing down. All his life savings and crypto earnings had vanished, leaving behind only his NFTs.
No warning. No suspicious login. Just emptiness.
Imagine working for years, only to lose everything while you’re miles above the clouds. How did it happen? A single mistake — a photo of their seed phrase, tucked away in a hidden folder online.
Deeka’ys story had an unexpected twist, but it’s a wake-up call for all of us in Web3: security must come first.
Here’s the deal: Web3 is full of opportunity, but also risk. Deekay’s experience forced me to share some crucial security measures every NFT artist needs to know:
1️⃣ **Never store your seed phrase digitally.**
2️⃣ **Use cold wallets for your valuable NFTs and crypto.**
3️⃣ **Enable two-factor authentication on all platforms.**
4️⃣ **Avoid public WiFi for wallet access — use a VPN if necessary.**
5️⃣ **Regularly monitor your wallets for any suspicious activity.**
6️⃣ **Diversify your holdings across multiple wallets.**
7️⃣ **Secure both physical and digital access to your assets.**
Deekay’s story had a happy ending, but not everyone is as lucky. Don’t wait for a disaster to strike before taking action.
**🔐 Are you taking the right steps to protect your NFTs and crypto?**
Share your thoughts and let’s build a safer Web3 community together.
👇🏿 Drop your best security tips in the comments or tag someone who could use this reminder!
