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Wallet safety basics for teams paying contractors

A careful wallet routine protects a project payment before anyone approves a transaction.

Ivy PatelSecurity researcher

August 14, 2026Updated September 24, 20261 min read

Laptop, security key, and project agreement on a desk

Verify the destination

Confirm the receiving address through a trusted channel and compare it carefully before funding or releasing a payment. Treat an unexpected address change as a reason to pause and verify again.

Limit access thoughtfully

Use the minimum number of people and permissions needed for the workflow. Keep credentials private, review wallet prompts before signing and give team members a clear process for reporting anything unusual.