Security · Question 6 of 8
How do I verify an address, asset, and network?
Before sending, confirm three things: the address (check first and last characters against the true source), the asset (the exact token), and the network (it must match the recipient's). Then send a small test.
The three checks
- Address: paste from the true source; compare first and last characters.
- Asset: confirm it's the exact token expected, not a look-alike.
- Network: confirm it matches what the recipient is watching.
Then test
For anything significant, send a small test amount and confirm receipt before sending the full amount. Three checks plus a test prevents nearly all irreversible mistakes.
Why it matters
These checks are the practical core of crypto safety — the difference between a routine transfer and a permanent loss.
A practical way to picture it
It's a pre-flight checklist: a few seconds confirming the essentials before doing something you can't undo.
Risks & common mistakes
- Skipping any one check reintroduces the risk of permanent loss.
- Look-alike assets and addresses are designed to pass a careless glance.
- A test only validates the exact details you tested.
Put it into practice
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Practice the checks in the Wallet Simulator
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Last reviewed 2026-06-25. This topic can change over time; always confirm current specifics from primary sources.