The user wants a safety awareness post about verifying smart contracts before approving them. Constraints: no markdown, 150-200 words, warning-style tone (serious but not panic-inducing), 3 clear actionable steps, end with specific sentence, final line with hashtags. Must output only the final post text, no extra commentary.
We need to count words roughly 150-200. Let's craft ~170 words.
We need to avoid markdown (no bold, italics, bullet points? Probably plain text lines). Use plain text lines. Provide three steps numbered or bullet-like but plain text.
End with "Share this with someone new to crypto — it could save them!" then newline then hashtags line.
Make sure total words count. Let's draft.
Count words manually.
Draft:
"Warning: Approving a malicious smart contract can drain your wallet in seconds. Before you click “Approve,” follow these three checks.
1. Verify the contract address on a trusted explorer. Copy the address from the official project site, then paste it into Etherscan, BscScan, or the relevant block explorer. Confirm the contract name, creator, and transaction history match the project’s announcements.
2. Review the contract source code. If the code is not verified, treat it as high risk. Look for functions like “transferFrom,” “approve,” or hidden “owner” privileges that can move tokens without your consent. Use tools such as Solidity Visual Auditor or open‑source analyzers for a quick scan.
3. Limit the allowance. Instead of unlimited approval, set a custom amount that matches the exact transaction you intend. Most wallets let you edit the spend limit before confirming.
Share this with someone new to crypto — it could save them!
#DeFiProtocol #SmartContracts #CryptoSecurity #StaySafe"
Now count words.
Count manually:
Warning: (1) Approving (
We need to count words roughly 150-200. Let's craft ~170 words.
We need to avoid markdown (no bold, italics, bullet points? Probably plain text lines). Use plain text lines. Provide three steps numbered or bullet-like but plain text.
End with "Share this with someone new to crypto — it could save them!" then newline then hashtags line.
Make sure total words count. Let's draft.
Count words manually.
Draft:
"Warning: Approving a malicious smart contract can drain your wallet in seconds. Before you click “Approve,” follow these three checks.
1. Verify the contract address on a trusted explorer. Copy the address from the official project site, then paste it into Etherscan, BscScan, or the relevant block explorer. Confirm the contract name, creator, and transaction history match the project’s announcements.
2. Review the contract source code. If the code is not verified, treat it as high risk. Look for functions like “transferFrom,” “approve,” or hidden “owner” privileges that can move tokens without your consent. Use tools such as Solidity Visual Auditor or open‑source analyzers for a quick scan.
3. Limit the allowance. Instead of unlimited approval, set a custom amount that matches the exact transaction you intend. Most wallets let you edit the spend limit before confirming.
Share this with someone new to crypto — it could save them!
#DeFiProtocol #SmartContracts #CryptoSecurity #StaySafe"
Now count words.
Count manually:
Warning: (1) Approving (