Compare the full destination and its context, not just a short prefix.
LET’S PICTURE IT
Two street names can start and end similarly while leading to different places. An abbreviated preview is not a complete destination check.
SEE IT FOR YOURSELF
From a public address to a verified signatureStep 1 / 4
An address is public receiving information. It is not the private key that authorizes actions.
An address is public receiving information. It is not the private key that authorizes actions.The local signing system uses secret authorization material. It produces a signature; the private key is not sent along with it.A verifier checks the signed request under the account’s rules. A valid signature does not by itself prove that the action is safe.Balances belong to network state. A wallet is an interface and signing system, not a box containing coins.
Animated local teaching model. No wallet, RPC or live blockchain data. Some labels and hashes are abbreviated for readability.
Start from a trusted source
Confirm the recipient through a channel you already trust. An address from a random message, an unfamiliar search advert or an unexpected transaction record may not belong to the intended person.
Check the pasted result
Clipboard content can be changed or copied incorrectly. Compare the full address shown after pasting with the intended destination, along with the network and asset. Checking only a few leading and trailing characters leaves room for lookalikes.
Use checksums for their actual purpose
EIP-55 capitalization provides an error-detection convention for addresses. A correctly checksummed attacker-controlled address can still pass. The checksum does not prove identity, honesty or suitability for a particular asset transfer.
Keep a readable record
A contact label can help organization, but it should not replace verification when the destination changes. Use our local address checker to understand formatting, while keeping ownership confirmation as a separate task.