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Hardware Wallet

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A hardware wallet is a physical device that stores your private keys offline, providing the most secure way to manage crypto assets. It signs transactions internally without ever exposing your keys to an internet-connected computer, acting as a digital vault.

Why it matters on AGON

Your AGON account runs on USDC collateral. Securing that collateral is paramount. While a browser wallet like MetaMask is fast for placing bets on /markets, it keeps your keys on a device constantly exposed to online threats. A hardware wallet mitigates this risk entirely.

You use it to authorize major operations: depositing a season's bankroll or withdrawing significant winnings. The wallet acts as a physical airlock. You can connect it to sign a deposit, fund your account, then disconnect. Your main stack of USDC remains in cold storage, safe from exploits. This is how you avoid getting rekt by a malicious contract or browser-based drainer.

How to apply

The rule is simple: if your AGON balance, or total crypto holdings, exceeds an amount you cannot afford to lose, get a hardware wallet. Industry standards like Ledger or Trezor are the primary choices for most users.

Operational security is non-negotiable:

  1. Buy direct. Only purchase devices from the official manufacturer's website. Never use a third-party reseller or a pre-owned device.
  2. Guard your seed phrase. Write down your 12 or 24-word recovery phrase and store it offline in a secure, private location. Never photograph it or save it in a digital file. This phrase is the master key to all your funds.
  3. Trust the device screen. Always verify transaction details—the amount, asset, and destination address—on the hardware wallet's physical screen before you approve. This screen is your source of truth.

See also

multisig · gnosis-safe · ledger · trezor

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