what is phishing?

tricking someone into handing over a secret or signing something, usually through a fake site, message or support account.

in crypto the goal is either your seed phrase or a signature. look-alike websites, fake airdrops, fake support and fake apps are the common forms.

related words

account delegation (EIP-7702) a signature that lets a normal ethereum-style account run a smart contract's code.
fake support scammers who pose as a wallet's or exchange's support staff.
blind signing approving a transaction or message your wallet cannot show in readable form.

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