slowmist/blockchain-dark-forest-selfguard-handbook

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  root((dark-forest-handbook))
    What it does
      Security education
      Risk prevention
      Incident response
    Topics covered
      Wallet types
      Private key backup
      Phishing defense
      OS and browser safety
    Use cases
      Self-custody setup
      Scam avoidance
      Post-hack recovery
    Core principles
      Zero trust
      Continuous validation

mindmap root((dark-forest-handbook)) What it does Security education Risk prevention Incident response Topics covered Wallet types Private key backup Phishing defense OS and browser safety Use cases Self-custody setup Scam avoidance Post-hack recovery Core principles Zero trust Continuous validation

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Things people build with this

USE CASE 1

Learn how to set up and back up a hardware wallet to keep your cryptocurrency private key offline and safe

USE CASE 2

Recognize and avoid phishing attacks, fake DeFi signing requests, and Discord or Telegram scams targeting crypto users

USE CASE 3

Follow a step-by-step incident response plan if your wallet is compromised to stop further losses and preserve evidence

USE CASE 4

Audit your operating system, browser, email, and SIM card security as part of protecting your crypto holdings

Getting it running

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In plain English

This is a written guide, not a piece of software. The SlowMist security team put it together to help anyone holding or considering cryptocurrency protect themselves from theft and scams. The title refers to the idea that the crypto world is a "dark forest" full of predators, and the handbook is a survival manual for navigating it without losing your funds. The guide is organized around the three main things a crypto user does: creating a wallet, backing up a wallet, and using a wallet. A wallet in this context is software or hardware that holds your private key, which is a long string of characters that proves ownership of your cryptocurrency. If someone else gets that key, they can take everything. The handbook explains different wallet types, including hardware wallets (physical devices kept offline), browser extension wallets, and mobile wallets, and helps the reader decide which is appropriate for what purpose. Beyond wallets, the guide covers a wide range of risks that come from everyday online habits. There are sections on protecting your operating system, browser, email, and SIM card. It addresses scams specific to crypto platforms like phishing attacks dressed up as official communications, deceptive signing requests in decentralized finance apps, and manipulation through Telegram and Discord. The handbook frames all of this around two core principles: zero trust (stay skeptical of everything) and continuous validation (actively verify anything you decide to trust). There are also sections on what to do after things go wrong: steps to take if your computer is infected with malware, how to stop further losses if your wallet is hacked, how to preserve evidence, and how to trace what happened. The final chapters address common misconceptions that lead people to false confidence, such as assuming that "code is law" means smart contracts are safe, or that cryptographic technology alone is enough to protect your money. The handbook is available in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and Indonesian in addition to English. There is no code to run or install. It is a reference document intended to be read and applied in practice. The full README is longer than what was shown.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1

Based on the SlowMist dark forest handbook, give me a step-by-step checklist for setting up my first hardware wallet, including seed phrase backup procedures and what mistakes to avoid.

Prompt 2

Using the zero-trust framework from the dark forest handbook, review my crypto setup: MetaMask on Chrome, seed phrase in a password manager, regular DeFi app use. What are my biggest risks?

Prompt 3

I think my crypto wallet was hacked. Following the SlowMist handbook's incident response guidance, what are the first five things I should do right now to stop further losses?

Prompt 4

Explain the difference between a hot wallet and a hardware wallet as described in the handbook and help me decide which one to use for different amounts of cryptocurrency.

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